Studfinder

04-20-2009, 05:27 AM	#1
garyoutwest Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 21	Studfinder My studfinder has disappeared into the general mess, so I need a new one. Over the years I've used a few different models, and it seems to be far from an exact technology. Is there any make/model that you've found to be the best? Thanks... Gary

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04-20-2009, 06:55 AM	#2
Just Bill Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 3,098	Studfinder None will read thru tile(that most can afford), and most have a hard time with real plaster, in spite of claims. My Zircom triscanner does a fair job for me, about $30 when I bought it.

04-22-2009, 08:18 PM	#3
Gary in WA Moderator   Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,786	Studfinder I have an old zircon, but needed an AC one. Sears has an AC, stud, Deep scan for floor and plaster, and metal scan for pipes and rebar in concrete. It works for me, about $30.? Be safe, GBAR

04-22-2009, 08:37 PM	#4
Wildie Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada (s/w ON.) Posts: 2,294	Studfinder I have one that has 2 power levels. Press the button twice for deep penetration! Its about 40% effective! My 1948 house has plastered walls, mounted on plaster board that has a foil backing! ?????? The foil kills everything, so have to depend upon knocking on the wall!

04-25-2009, 09:05 PM	#5
Thurman Household Handyman   Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 2,210	Studfinder I could give you the phone number to my soon-to-be ex wife, she has found a two studs in the last three years or so. And she certainly ain't no "Cougar".

04-25-2009, 09:57 PM	#6
Wildie Member   Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada (s/w ON.) Posts: 2,294	Studfinder Quote: Originally Posted by Thurman I could give you the phone number to my soon-to-be ex wife, she has found a two studs in the last three years or so. And she certainly ain't no "Cougar". Do you have to push her buttons twice?