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| Topic: | I finally found a good stud finder This thread has 22 replies. Displaying posts 16 through 23. |
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| Post 16 made on Sunday January 30, 2011 at 22:14 |
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Fins....I do not mean to rain on your parade. That is a pretty neat toy but.....
I have never used a studfinder to locate a stud to mount to. I use construction knowledge and braille method to do that. What I use a studfinder for is finding hidden hrizontal blocking that would not have nails or screws in them. We need something that sticks to wood not metal :-)
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| OP | Post 17 made on Sunday January 30, 2011 at 23:00 |
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Ive tried several electronic models over the last few years. I also have the expensive zircon in my bag. And most of the time it works. But almost all of our work is on paneling or textured drywall. And the the electronic finders often have trouble with these. Now most of the time on paneling you can find nails to go by. But on the textured drywall, the braille method doesnt work. However, the CH Hanson model with two rare earth magnets hasnt failed one time. The magnets are the right distance apart that usually it will catch two screws with the way drywallers use their double nail method.
And I always double check for center of the stud with a small pick.
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| Post 18 made on Monday January 31, 2011 at 08:53 |
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Over 40 years in construction/remodeling, etc. I've used all kinds of stud finders and my simplest one was a small magnet shaped like a washer and tied to a piece of fishing line. I let it swing back and forth across the wall while I raised it up and down and it would find nails or screws in drywall or lathe.
All of the comments about using multiple means and methods though are correct. And having some construction knowledge so you have an idea what might be behind the walls is really a necessity. Finding a stud is easy if that's all you have to do. What's between the studs? Where's that vent stack for the bathroom below likely to be? Any line voltage in the wall? Gas piping for the gas fireplace? Miniduct for air conditioning? The current trend of using PEX for potable water also can make things interesting as there's no metal to detect.
One tool does not fit all. Use 'em all. :)
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| Post 19 made on Monday January 31, 2011 at 09:53 |
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The results are in...
Fine Home Building magazine March 2011
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| Post 20 made on Monday January 31, 2011 at 15:02 |
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On January 30, 2011 at 02:47, Elite Installs said...
After years of "finders" letting me down, I spent the $80 bucks and treated myself to a Zircon i700. I haven't looked back since. www.amazon.com/s/$80?? Sucker. How about $1. 
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| Post 21 made on Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 12:18 |
Tom Ciaramitaro Loyal Member |
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On January 30, 2011 at 11:13, fonzanoon said...
I've tried a bunch over the years and have always found that the cheaper stud finders give me better results than the more expensive "I can find anything thru anything" stud finders! +1 I own 5 or 6 and the cheapest oldest one works best.
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| Post 22 made on Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 22:35 |
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I've been carrying around Earth Magnets tied to a string for years to find Wall Studs. Never fails
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| Post 23 made on Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 23:30 |
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On January 30, 2011 at 10:25, SB Smarthomes said...
I use this Greenlee torpedo level. [Link: greenlee.com]It has rare earth magnets on one side that will easily pick up drywall screws the same as Fins magnetic detector, but it's one less thing to carry. It won't stick to ducting or metalic pipes or conduit, but does find drywall screws easily. I stick some blue painters tape on the magnet side of the level so it doesn't scratch up the wall and then you just move it around until it sticks. Have an electronic finder too, but find that I use the level most often. I use this level as well for a stud finder.. only when my real finder is missing, or when I dont trust it. Works well though
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