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Stud Finder

Never need batteries

Stock Number Item Description Availability Price Order Qty
25T23.01 Stud Finder
In Stock $18.90  
25T23.02 Extra Pins For Stud Finder(10)
In Stock $8.95  
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Unlike an electronic stud finder, this one never needs batteries; plus, it indicates the thickness of your wallboard, so you can choose the correct screw or anchor. Of particular usefulness is the Stud Finder’s unparalleled utility at locating ceiling joists, especially on textured ceilings which often prevent electronic or even magnetic stud finders from being effective.

Simply press the nose straight into the wallboard so the fine needle (only 0.027" diameter) can penetrate. If the nose does not retract all the way into the body of the finder, you've found your stud (you'll feel when the needle hits it). If you can push the needle all the way through, however, simply move it over and try again. That's all there is to it.

The markings on the side of the nose show you how thick the wallboard is. They are shown in millimeters, but it's easy to check the distance against any ruler.

Click here to Download a PDF* formatted informational / instructional sheet.

(*Note: Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)



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 - Friday, August 31, 2012
Great Item
Reviewed By:  Tools4me (Westminster, CO) 
This is an excellent item and the only true way of finding studs. The hole that it makes is so tiny it is almost invisible.

 - Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Replaced a drawer full of electronic stud finders
Reviewed By:  Mark (Dallas, TX) 
By far the best stud finder I have used. The electronic ones have too much interference from pipes, wires, etc, and before this I had taken to using the el cheapo one with a pivoting magnet, as it is at least reliable. The magnetic tip of this one allows you to find the stud nails, and the pin allows easy definition of the center of the stud. The holes are so tiny you can either ignore them (they're probably about to go behind something anyway, use your thumbnail to smooth and close them or use the tiniest smidge of spackle to close them up. If you hang things on your walls, get this, you won't be sorry. I'm about to get some more as backups, for the eventuality that I break it or lose it someday and they're no longer produced.

 - Friday, December 09, 2011
Spot on!
Reviewed By:  Warren (Hanahan, SC) 
This little jewel is an excellent stud finder. It's accurate, battery free, and I can easily slip it into a small pocket on my tool belt. I've tried several battery operated stud finders that left me disappointed (inaccurate readings), but this simple tool works every time. And it also gives me the panel/gyp thickness. Very affordable and makes a great gift or stocking stuffer! Great find.

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