OT: Best Stud Locator?

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

"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.

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

Singles bars. ;-)

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

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