Triassic Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I need a stud finder, but having never owned one and looking online, prices range from a tenner up to fifty quid, I'm wondering if anyone could recommend one which is good value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Trying to narrow the choice would you go for magnetic or electronic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Got a ryobi one that is also an ultrasonic measure and it's great. Had it ages and cost about £30 I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) I've a couple, an old, piece of carp Plasplugs one and a Stanley the same as this that's really quite good: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/181790452960?_mwBanner=1 Say you've a 50mm stud behind plasterboard; as you draw it across the wall horizontally, it'll beep and show one LED at the stud edge then more LEDs as you get towards the stud centre. Then fades and stops as you get to and past the other edge. EDIT: Looks like the case has had a revamp but only £8 and free shipping: https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Stanley-Int077403-3253560774035-Electronic-Stud-Finder-100?gclid=CLX3rLat8NMCFVOZGwodj4kBCg Edited May 14, 2017 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandAbuild Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Have you tried using a strong magnet to find the plasterboard screws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I just tap with the back of my finger knuckle and use 'tradesman echo location'. People can't believe how accurate that is. . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Well I tried the Nick Knuckle test and I must have the wrong sort of knuckle! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I like to rub the stud finder over myself as the wife looks on (shaking her head distainfully), when it randomly beeps I say "Yep, it works!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) Let me go try mine out on myself now. Batteries are flat (Mine is a Rolson from B&M for a few quid) Edited May 15, 2017 by SteamyTea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 2 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Let me go try mine out on myself now. Batteries are flat (Mine is a Rolson from B&M for a few quid) Try some leak detection fluid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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