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10-24-16, 12:43 PM

John Wimberly

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Is there a stud finder with audio feedback

I'm looking for a stud finder that has audio feedback for blind and low vision persons. An example would be one that beeps when it's over a stud.

I've been searching around but haven't found any answers.

There are plenty of blind and low vision people that do construction / DIY stuff, and this is the sort of thing that really aids or impedes them.

Any help would be greatly appreciated by many!

Thanks!

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10-24-16, 01:39 PM

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I kind of thought they all bleeped. Zircon's do.

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10-24-16, 04:49 PM

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As does mine. Maybe a battery replacement is in order.

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10-25-16, 05:40 AM

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All of my stud finders beep. Just read the specs for any model you are considering and look for mention of an audio beep.

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