Recommendations for a wall stud finder for a DIYer

r_c · 9 Jan 2018

Could you please let me know there is a wall stud finder that you would recommend for a DIYer.

rsgaz · 9 Jan 2018

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370633246865

I use one of those ↑↑↑ more than my Bosch stud detector!!

^woody^ · 9 Jan 2018

Find them about 30mm in from the ends and then every 450 or 600mm horizontally.

garyo · 9 Jan 2018

+1 for the magnet

endecotp · 9 Jan 2018

Use your nuckles and/or magnet, then confirm by drilling 2mm holes.

footprints · 11 Jan 2018

Yes Magnet simple and reliable, I have one of these works well .
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000IKK0OI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bilabong007 · 11 Jan 2018

Thanks for the magnet tip. Just ordered two from China for £2 from ebay

Cheers

Graeme

r_c · 13 Jan 2018

Magnets it is - thank you. And as woody suggestions, I should get familiar with how stud walls are constructed.

I like the way the video on this page shows how magnets can be used to build up a picture of the underlying stud walls.