Stud Finder

[snowcraig2.0]

The garage thread reminded me of something.

Anyone here have any recommendations for a good stud finder? The one I have does't work in my garage, I'm thinking the drywall is too thick.

TIA

 

[DeftOne]

Just use your knuckles and tap on the wall to sound it out. Usually works good enough for me. Never really saw the need for a stud finder.

 

[cmjh10]

Found one

 

[isufbcurt]

Yup, you found me. Now how can I help you?

 

[SECyclone]

Found one

Thanks CMJH10 for notifying me. Yes I'm here what can I do ?

 

[CYCLNST8]

If you're pretty enough, the studs will find you.

 

[3GenClone]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zircon-StudSensor-HD55-Stud-Finder-65945/205143494

I used this $20 Zircon to install my TV just a few weeks ago. There is a sheet of wood paneling on my wall and this did a great job of detecting past the paneling and identifying the edges of the studs.

 

[Cyclonepride]

Found one

My money was on post #2. CF is a bit off today.

 

[oldman]

You could always try a magnet. It should pick up where the ring nails are.

 

[cmjh10]

My money was on post #2. CF is a bit off today.

When i started my reply, I was post 2, so you were kinda right

 

[DeftOne]

My money was on post #2. CF is a bit off today.

Sorry, I took the high road and passed on the obvious. ;-)

 

[Sousaclone]

Just use your knuckles and tap on the wall to sound it out. Usually works good enough for me. Never really saw the need for a stud finder.

That's typically what I do. If I'm really trying to verify where it is (ie hanging a tv on the wall), I'll run a 1/16" drill to make sure I've got a stud

 

[SECyclone]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zircon-StudSensor-HD55-Stud-Finder-65945/205143494

I used this $20 Zircon to install my TV just a few weeks ago. There is a sheet of wood paneling on my wall and this did a great job of detecting past the paneling and identifying the edges of the studs.

I have the older version of this. Works good

 

[Deleted member 8507]

These stupid things are pushed on FB a lot
https://walabot.com/diy?utm_source=...MItYWK0eiN3QIVjYWRCh1tAw6wEAAYASAAEgLlAPD_BwE

 

[coolerifyoudid]

 

[CycloneErik]

I just use my mirror.

 

[BoxsterCy]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Zircon-StudSensor-HD55-Stud-Finder-65945/205143494

I used this $20 Zircon to install my TV just a few weeks ago. There is a sheet of wood paneling on my wall and this did a great job of detecting past the paneling and identifying the edges of the studs.

Also have one of these, they work better than most as they have some adjustment to sheetrock depth.

Usually use of of these magnetic thingies to fine tune or verify by finding the screws/nails:

 

[cyfan92]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Zircon-StudSensor-e40-Home-Org-Stud-Finder/3093623

This has hung 3 TV's and multiple other things. I opted to not get a display after some reviews said they go bad quickly

 

[snowcraig2.0]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Zircon-StudSensor-e40-Home-Org-Stud-Finder/3093623

This has hung 3 TV's and multiple other things. I opted to not get a display after some reviews said they go bad quickly

I have one of these, doesn't do the trick fro some reason.

 

[dosry5]

I just use my mirror.

Aren’t broken mirrors bad luck?