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re: Do any stud finders actually work
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:09 pm to Broke
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:09 pm to Broke
I have an inexpensive Stanley that works well. Bought it at lowes.
Had another (different brand) that didn't work worth a crap.
This is the one I have:
amazon link
Had another (different brand) that didn't work worth a crap.
This is the one I have:
amazon link
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Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:10 pm to Broke
There’s an app for this, it’s called Grindr
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:10 pm to Broke
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As I understand it there must be some type of nail present. Most of the studs I'll need won't have nails in them in any place other than top and bottom
What exactly is covering your walls and how is that attached?
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:14 pm to Broke
Correct. If there are no nails or screws, the Stud Buddy can't find it. It's just an overpriced magnet wrapped in some type of plastic or composite that is non-marring.
My issue with the less expensive (under $50) electronic devices is that many don't sense very deep. There some that claim to be able to differentiate between wood studs, electrical wiring and copper plumbing, but I wasn't willing to spend a hundred bucks to find out they're full of shite.
My issue with the less expensive (under $50) electronic devices is that many don't sense very deep. There some that claim to be able to differentiate between wood studs, electrical wiring and copper plumbing, but I wasn't willing to spend a hundred bucks to find out they're full of shite.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:14 pm to Broke
I do the knock test to get close and then use a thin sewing pin to test. Push it through the sheetrock until you hit the stud... if the pin is small enough it doesn't leave a noticeable mark.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:15 pm to White Roach
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but it has a strong magnet in and doesn't mark a painted wall.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:16 pm to Broke
They work by finding the nails in the studs.
Start your search about 4 feet down from the ceiling and either 8 feet or 12 feet from the corner.
Most drywall on residential walls is 4'x12' but some is 4'x8'.
Start your search about 4 feet down from the ceiling and either 8 feet or 12 feet from the corner.
Most drywall on residential walls is 4'x12' but some is 4'x8'.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:16 pm to Broke
Home Depot
I have this one and it works pretty well. I like it because it has a way of showing you how much it is seeing behind the wall. All my attempts at hitting studs have been ~97% while using it.
I have this one and it works pretty well. I like it because it has a way of showing you how much it is seeing behind the wall. All my attempts at hitting studs have been ~97% while using it.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:18 pm to Broke
I bought a stud and wire finder from Home Depot that works really well. It can differentiate between a stud behind the drywall and an electrical wire.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:19 pm to F73ME
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I have this one
Same. The Deep Scan works really well on it. Regular scan didn't find squat.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:22 pm to LSURussian
Outlets and light switches are nailed to studs. Very few walls don’t have either within a couple studs. Esiest thing is to find one, knock to find the stud then measure over. Then knock again to confirm.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:27 pm to Broke
I have about a 20 year old version of this one
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zircon-StudSensor-WM5-Edge-Finding-Stud-Finder-with-Picture-Hanging-Kit/542429546
My experience is it works great so long as you pay attention when starting and it has a deep scan mode which you need if it's a thicker wall or has plywood behind the sheetrock.
If you are using a magnetic stud finder, you are wasting your time.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Zircon-StudSensor-WM5-Edge-Finding-Stud-Finder-with-Picture-Hanging-Kit/542429546
My experience is it works great so long as you pay attention when starting and it has a deep scan mode which you need if it's a thicker wall or has plywood behind the sheetrock.
If you are using a magnetic stud finder, you are wasting your time.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:37 pm to Broke
I used a shitty freebie one from harbor freight as I rebuilt from the flood.
Hold it on the wall, none of that limp wristed crap. Flat on. Move it slowly. You'll find the stud edge, do it from the other side. If you move it off the wall, you have to reset it flat, finger off the button, can't just press it back on.
My brother drove me nuts with this shite. Like he never used one before.
Hold it on the wall, none of that limp wristed crap. Flat on. Move it slowly. You'll find the stud edge, do it from the other side. If you move it off the wall, you have to reset it flat, finger off the button, can't just press it back on.
My brother drove me nuts with this shite. Like he never used one before.
This post was edited on 11/16/18 at 2:42 pm
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:39 pm to Broke
My cheap black and decker works pretty well. It picks up ghost studs sometimes, but you can usually tell when it is one of those because it will be far away from where the stud should be.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:43 pm to baldona
quote:Or use the stud and wire finder that I have. That's even easier....
. Esiest thing is to find one, knock to find the stud then measure over. Then knock again to confirm.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:55 pm to Broke
My Wife!! 
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:56 pm to Broke
I just knock on the wall until I find one. Never miss.
Posted on 11/16/18 at 2:56 pm to Broke
Just stab your drywall with a pick until you find the stud...
Posted on 11/16/18 at 3:02 pm to baldona
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Outlets and light switches are nailed to studs. Very few walls don’t have either within a couple studs. Esiest thing is to find one, knock to find the stud then measure over. Then knock again to confirm.
THIS, I mean it isn't that difficult.
Either that or start in a corner of the room, measure out 16" and knock on the wall, if you don't think there is a stud there, go back to the corner and measure out 24" and knock on the wall, if you didn't feel a stud either time, you need to hire a carpenter, because there was a stud in one of the two locations, you just have no business working on the house. Once you find the first stud, you know the studs are either every 16" or every 24" and act accordingly.
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