Need help with a good home owner Stud Finder
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Need help with a good home owner Stud Finder
I have a cheap $20 Zircon stud finder, it is so finicky when trying to detect electrical I don't even dare to hang anything. I'd like something more advanced that can pick up other items as well.
I was looking at the Bosch GMS120 and the Zircon MultiScanner X85 OneStep. Any advice on what works best? I don't want to hit a metal (copper) pipe or electrical when hanging items.
I was looking at the Bosch GMS120 and the Zircon MultiScanner X85 OneStep. Any advice on what works best? I don't want to hit a metal (copper) pipe or electrical when hanging items.
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#5
No more than you can guarantee that you won't hit something anyway. Sorry, I have never used an expensive stud finder. In 27 years of carpentry, a cheap Zircon is all I have ever needed and I have never had a problem using it.
#7
You are a bit snarky, aren't you? I'm one of thousands of members, so feel free to wait for others to chime in. Answering questions is usually a group effort. We each contribute from our own experiences.
#8
I use an old Zircon too. It's great locating wood and metal studs. It has deep scan so it will work somewhat thru old plaster and lath. It has the electrical proximity sensor it. It's not something I would rely on. If an item is not fairly close to the wall.... you won't see it. It's not good at finding all pipes.
If you're serious about seeing in the wall.... try one of theses.... Walabot
If you're serious about seeing in the wall.... try one of theses.... Walabot
#9
If you don't want to spend the money on the WALABOT then you need to learn how to use the Zircon stud finder. Practice. There are few trick you can also use to confirm the Zircon. Try knocking on the wall. If it sound hollow then it is. If it sounds and feels solid then a stud is behind the wall board. Then use a very small finish nail to confirm it.