Temp Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Anyone got a recommendation for a decent stud finder or similar attachment for mobile phone? I need to pinpoint some joists above a plasterboard ceiling. The one I have isn't working well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russdl Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 I use one of those super strong magnets (idea nicked from @Jeremy Harris) it finds the fixings in no time. I wrap it in a wet wipe so it doesn’t scratch the finish and is easier to pull off when it’s found it’s target. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Stop looking, you've found me! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldDoItUpper Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Russdl said: I use one of those super strong magnets (idea nicked from @Jeremy Harris) it finds the fixings in no time. I wrap it in a wet wipe so it doesn’t scratch the finish and is easier to pull off when it’s found it’s target. Where does one find a super strong magnet? Any recomendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, CotswoldDoItUpper said: Where does one find a super strong magnet? Any recomendations? Search for 'fishing magnet' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 Some of them are so strong they could probably pull the nails out:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saveasteading Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Temp said: The one I have isn't working well. The four diy ones and 3 apps I have tried have all been rubbish. This magnet idea sounds good, but won't work for cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russdl Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, CotswoldDoItUpper said: Where does one find a super strong magnet? Any recomendations? Got mine from Amazon. One big bugger and lots of small ones so when you’ve found a nail/screw you can pop a smaller magnet on it to ‘mark’ it. Probably overkill as a pencil would clearly do just as well! I’ll see if I can find the link... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysimon Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russdl Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 @saveasteading Can’t find the one I bought but it was something like this Came in a protective case full of Wizard magic that stops it sticking to stuff when you don’t want it to (like the inside of the delivery van). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Apart from me all stud finders are Shite . I did an in-depth technical analysis of them ( can’t be arsed to search for my own thread ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 17 minutes ago, pocster said: Apart from me all stud finders are Shite . I did an in-depth technical analysis of them ( can’t be arsed to search for my own thread ) There ya go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russdl Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 57 minutes ago, pocster said: Apart from me all stud finders are Shite 3 hours ago, Onoff said: Stop looking, you've found me! A match made in heaven? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 10 hours ago, Radian said: There ya go I am lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 12 hours ago, Russdl said: A match made in heaven? They say don't open old wounds... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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