onichamaWhat is an item below 100 bucks that everyone should own?
mbrysonStud 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
danYou can also use a magnet that’s strong enough to find the drywall screws (assuming the construction is a wood frame with drywall)
DominusOfMegadeusAll the features they pack into the fancier ones are totally worth it, IMHO.
NotnotmikeProject Farm did a comparison video thay may be handy when you’re in the market for a new stud finder
Best Stud Finder? $262 Bosch vs $10 CH Hanson vs 9 Other Wall Stud Scanners! Let's find out!
I love Project Farm! Thanks for the link.
Add a string and a small weight, and you’ve got a good plumb-bob to make the vertical stud more evident.
coleNo need for a dedicated tool, I’m right here ;)
So you mean you are a dedicated tool?
I mean, I’m not saying I’m not a tool… but I meant you definitely don’t need a stud finder when I’m right here
KrompusDaaaad…
I’m European and I’m always amused about these American things.
You’ll get walls one day, Uter :)
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.
Bonus functionality: running it along your own chest and making beeping noises to make your wife scowl at you