Stud detector

[Eyespy999]

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a decent stud / detector please? I bought a lidl one a few months ago (you get what you pay for) which is really hit and miss.

Any help appreciated.

Thank you

 

[oz-plumber]

You might want to ask our 'SUPER MOD',

He sets them off all the time.
He will be able to tell you the ones that work and the ones that don't.

Re: Hit and miss - we have numerous brands and varying quality ones.
They all seem hit and miss - to the point where I haven't used one for years now.
Keep it in the van, somewhere.

 

[AWheating]

sub scanners from milwaukee or bosch may work well.

 

[SimonG]

I use a 3" screw and a battery screwdriver. Never failed yet

 

[stevetheplumber]

thin pin nail and a hammer just above the skirting if its finished work just rub some dec fill over

 

[Best]

One of those special strong magnets might do the job. Would find where the plasterboard screws or nails are. Come to think of it, a magnet out of a magnetic filter might work.
I have one of those cheap stud detectors that I bought years ago that has a hole in it for your hand to grip it. I found it to work alright if I took the patience to slowly repeat testing each stud area.

 

[kris]

I have this bosch one, although its expensive do what i did , i surfed ebay till i got a cheap deal lol, great bit of kit and handy at times ,

Bosch GMS120 Digital Wall Scanner | Testing Equipment | NoLinkingToThis

 

[Norcs]

I have that Bosch too.
Though small magnets are good.

 

[thompsonbrown]

I just use the missus. Every time I come home she detects a stud walking through the door. lol

 

[PONU]

Detect no more I am here

Blame Thompson for starting it !