Looking for an accurate stud finder

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Papa Red
Red
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With the new house and detached workshop nearing completion, I am looking for recommendations for a stud finder that really works. I will have lots of things to hang and install. If you have one that works please pass along brand and model number. Thanks in advance.

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Fishbucket

Fishbucket

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Joe
Every time I use one I have to keep it at arms length... Otherwise, I interfere with its sensors. :gar-La;



seriously, I have this one, work well enough.

Zircon 1.5-in Scan Depth Pp3 (9v) Metal And Wood Stud Finder


Item # 639230 Model # 66227


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Gotcha6

Gotcha6

Dennis
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I just use a 3/4" dia. rare earth magnet I got from Northern. I put it in a layer of tape and start swinging it on the face of the wall. It is very powerful and when it gets over a nail or screw head it will stick.
 
danmart77

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Dan
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Gotcha6 said:
I just use a 3/4" dia. rare earth magnet I got from Northern. I put it in a layer of tape and start swinging it on the face of the wall. It is very powerful and when it gets over a nail or screw head it will stick.
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and I thought I was the only one to use rare earth magnets to find the studs. It works very well for me.

dan
 
LastChanceWoodshop

LastChanceWoodshop

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Jason
MarkE said:
I use this one also. I like that the leds show both edges of the stud at the same time. Resolution is a little coarse but if it finds both edges of the stud just aim for the center.
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I use this one also, it's super handy to have the location and the width available at the same time.
 
SteveHall

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Steve
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As others have said, rare earth magnets work better than anything. Something simple like the CH Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder won't find a wood stud... but almost instantly finds the nails and screws that fastened the drywall to it.

I have a good Zircon and a Stanley, but neither are ever used since I discovered this CH Hanson device with 90° rotating level, line hanger, and two magnets. No batteries required and it's cheaper, too!
 
Barry W

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Barry
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MarkE said:
I use this one also. I like that the leds show both edges of the stud at the same time. Resolution is a little coarse but if it finds both edges of the stud just aim for the center.
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I also use this one and like it for the reasons previously stated. I don't recall how much I paid for it, but it was less at Costco (I saw it at Costco yesterday but didn't notice the price) than at Amazon.
 
tri4sale

tri4sale

Daniel
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picked up a zircom at HD for project few months ago, it has a center stud light that lights up when you are at the center of stud. Spent about $50 on it, well worth it. Not worth the headache of saving a few bucks when it comes to studfinders. Mine also finds electrical wires and has a deep depth scan mode. Sorry can't find the model right now.
 
CrealBilly

CrealBilly

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Jeff
Magnets (rare Earth is best) work well even with old houses with lath since lath is nailed to the studs. I never met a stud finder that worked as well as magnets.
 
gazzer

gazzer

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Gotcha6 said:
I just use a 3/4" dia. rare earth magnet I got from Northern. I put it in a layer of tape and start swinging it on the face of the wall. It is very powerful and when it gets over a nail or screw head it will stick.
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My method as well. My magnet has a hole through the middle so instead of tape, I tied a loop of light string through it.
 
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