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[-] mbryson@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 year ago

Stud Finder.

Knocking can get it done, but the surety of knowing is a nice to have for sure.

[-] wahming@monyet.cc 11 points 1 year ago

Everyone*

*as long as you have a wooden house or something

[-] Scrollone@feddit.it 7 points 1 year ago

I'm European and I'm always amused about these American things.

[-] MtnPoo@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

You'll get walls one day, Uter :)

[-] cole 5 points 1 year ago

No need for a dedicated tool, I'm right here ;)

[-] holgersson@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago

So you mean you are a dedicated tool?

[-] cole 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm not saying I'm not a tool... you definitely don't need a stud finder when I'm right here

[-] Krompus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago
[-] dan@upvote.au 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I've got a basic Zircon one, but my handyman has this fancier one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Franklin-Sensors-ProSensor-M210-Center-and-Edge-Professional-Stud-Finder-FSM21012HD/317740851 Thinking of getting something like that.

For a cheap option, you can also use a magnet that's strong enough to find the drywall screws (assuming the construction is a wood frame with drywall)

[-] Notnotmike@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Project Farm did a comparison video thay may be handy when you're in the market for a new stud finder

https://youtu.be/sWMJhfMPWn4

[-] dan@upvote.au 2 points 1 year ago

I love Project Farm! Thanks for the link.

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[-] sat012e@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Add a string and a small weight, and you've got a good plumb-bob to make the vertical stud more evident.

[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

All the features they pack into the fancier ones are totally worth it, IMHO.

[-] finestnothing@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Bonus functionality: running it over your chest and making beeping noises to make your wife scowl at you

[-] Just_a_dude@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

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.

[-] Aux@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I have a Bosch one from their professional range. Finds not only studs, but also wires, etc. Super useful, but expensive.

[-] EpicMuellsTime@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

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

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