OT: Best Stud Locator?

Apr 01, 2014 31 Replies

I have several stud finders (actually edge finders) made by Zircon. The one I managed to find is a Studsensor i65. The LCD display is much easier to use than a row of LEDs type. Buy several so that when the neighbor borrows yours and doesn't return it, you are still functional.

As someone mentioned previously, there can be problems dealing with foil backed insulation if it is improperly installed. There is suppose to be a small air gap between the foil and the back of the drywall. That makes it easy for the stud finder to see the change in density. However, if someone installed the insulation over the studs, and then nailed the drywall over the edges, the aluminum will shield the stud and the stud finder is not going to work. I've seen this exactly once on an owner built home, so I wouldn't worry about it much.

Hint: Heavy tools hit the ground rather hard. I suggest you store them on shelves, where a crash landing isn't as likely.

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And, what the heck is wrong with the streetwalker on 5th and Main?

OK; the "better" of the 2 types i have seen is basically the capacitive type; Zircon "StudSensor 2 (TM)". Pat 4,099,118 "A portable sensor adapted to be moved along a wall to indicate a change in the dielectric constant of the wall thereby to signal the presence of a wall stud within the wall." Have seen 2-3 brands counting this one.

I have one of those, I think it must be called a 'NEWS' as it has those letters printed around the circumference.

Cheers

Syd

"Rafters" are what keeps the roofing out of the attic. "Joists" are what keeps the attic out of the livingroom. ;-)

You continue to demonstrate your ignorance. In a vaulted ceiling, rafters are what keep the roof from falling into the living area. I suppose that you are too ignorant to have considered vaulted ceilings.

Feel free to reply to the newsgroups, but don't bother responding to me. Both you and bloggs share the same room in the Loony Bin; I will not see your reply.

No, I just didn't bother thinking up all exceptions for pedantic loons.

You're lying, obviously. All lefties are liars. It's in their DNA.

The joists hold up the ceiling battens, which are what the ceiling lining (of what ever type) is attached to. that's what a stud finder will find if used overhead.

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Thanks to all who recommended magnets! Futzing over locating a stud in a exterior wall, foil-backed drywall, foamed insulation, my Zircon locator was giving flaky results. Rummaged thru my desk drawer and got out my stack of magnets... now I have a line marked from top to bottom ;-) ...Jim Thompson

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This one has a nice output, you can check reviews about what materials it works well with.

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I don't know, when was her last checkup?

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