All the features they pack into the fancier ones are totally worth it, IMHO.
Add a string and a small weight, and you've got a good plumb-bob to make the vertical stud more evident.
Bonus functionality: running it over your chest and making beeping noises to make your wife scowl at you
I've bought multiple digital stud finders, not sure if they were bad but didn't even work half the time. Ended up buying a strong magnet and works way better since it finds the screws that hold the drywall up
Do you have one you recommend? I bought one but either I'm not using it correctly(most likely) or it doesn't work consistently.
I have a Bosch one from their professional range. Finds not only studs, but also wires, etc. Super useful, but expensive.
Stud Finder.
Knocking can get it done, but the surety of knowing is a nice to have for sure.
Everyone*
*as long as you have a wooden house or something
I'm European and I'm always amused about these American things.
You'll get walls one day, Uter :)
No need for a dedicated tool, I'm right here ;)
So you mean you are a dedicated tool?
I'm not saying I'm not a tool... you definitely don't need a stud finder when I'm right here
Daaaad...
I've got a basic Zircon one, but my handyman has this fancier one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Franklin-Sensors-ProSensor-M210-Center-and-Edge-Professional-Stud-Finder-FSM21012HD/317740851 Thinking of getting something like that.
For a cheap option, you can also use a magnet that's strong enough to find the drywall screws (assuming the construction is a wood frame with drywall)
Project Farm did a comparison video thay may be handy when you're in the market for a new stud finder
https://youtu.be/sWMJhfMPWn4
I love Project Farm! Thanks for the link.
Here is an alternative Piped link(s): https://piped.video/sWMJhfMPWn4
Piped is a privacy-respecting open-source alternative frontend to YouTube.
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All the features they pack into the fancier ones are totally worth it, IMHO.
Add a string and a small weight, and you've got a good plumb-bob to make the vertical stud more evident.
Bonus functionality: running it over your chest and making beeping noises to make your wife scowl at you
I've bought multiple digital stud finders, not sure if they were bad but didn't even work half the time. Ended up buying a strong magnet and works way better since it finds the screws that hold the drywall up
Do you have one you recommend? I bought one but either I'm not using it correctly(most likely) or it doesn't work consistently.
I have a Bosch one from their professional range. Finds not only studs, but also wires, etc. Super useful, but expensive.