StudPoP Smart Magnetic Stud Finder "Original" - No Batteries, No Calibration, 3x More Reliable, Perfect for Slats and Plaster, Metal Nails - Visual Indicator

I have at least 5 digital detectors. all initially seemed to work, for them all to give false readings, or need calibrating endlessly. this shows them all up. no false readings, if it "pops" your on a screw and hence stud. take a second to find your first fixing, slow circular motions across the wall/ceiling till you get one. then you can drastically speed it up by measuring 400 odd mm to where the next joist should be, and once you've found the orientation of the ceiling, length or width your away. walls cant be more straightforward, just double check for braces between the studs. I also bought a pack of plain 20mm magnets, so when i hit a "pop" i place a magnet on it and move on. more accurate than insulation tape, and no marks from a pencil. in no time I have an accurate "map" of the woodwork in a ceiling to be able to measure and space spotlights. you have no idea how often an old ceiling joist is curved, so i get the first few lights in fine, to hit dead on towards the end of the kitchen. with this I spend 10mins mapping the ceiling, with no visible marks, and its saved me all kinds of dramas. I'd often have a digital "detector" work fine for a few feet, then go out of calibration, not detecting anything at the 400 centre mark. I guess the old ways really are the best

Does exactly what it’s supposed to do, brilliant product for the price.

Was looking for a replacement as my "stud buddy " had gone missing .. saw this and thought I would try it..and wow it is really good..I had to locate studs in a wall I had built (the ceiling marks had been painted over) and the walls were tiled with 10mm porcelain tiles (plus the adhesive) the studpop found the screws without a problem which TBf is something that the atud buddy would not do as I had tried that before..very impressed and also love the positivity of the magnetic popping up to let you know you have found metal..would definitely recommend to trade and diyers alike..very good product

Good simple tool that you can use, and keep in your tool box. I'm an electrician and was helpful finding screws in joist so I can position downlights between joists .

Simply put it doesn’t work. Have lath and plaster walls and tried every wall in the house thoroughly and it hasn’t detected one stud nail

Finds screws and nails in walls very easy strong magnet

It does not detect a stud of course, just the nails or screws. not great for any depth but it sure has it's uses.

For years I have shied away from stud work, mostly because it was just too tricky to locate them accurately. I had previously bought an electronic detector which was okay(ish) for electrical cables but utterly useless for studs. Then I needed to install a 100" projector screen for a home cinema project, and I knew I couldn't just screw it into plasterboard. After some research, I saw this advertised on You Tube, thought it was worth a try. To my amazement, I was able to locate all the studs behind the sloping ceiling plasterboard and mark them within a few minutes from opening the plastic packing. The little toggle moves and clicks, clearly indicating the nails or screws in the plasterboard and, therefore, the precise location of studwork. The screen is now mounted securely on battens screwed across six roof studs. Small, simple and damned effective. Easily worth the money.

Le principe est plutôt génial et l’aimant est assez puissant pour détecter derrière un BA13

Este utensilio va genial para detectar los perfiles lo recomiendo 100%

Works as described

This small gadget is a fantastic addition to my toolbox. Cheap and effective with no batteries needed. It detected the studs through thick 80 year old plaster and the wall was too thick for it to stay in place, but it worked very well for drywall.

A simple and effective way to locate wall studs. This detector is magnetic and works by reacting to nails or drywall screws. It works when the electronic detectors don't. And, it doesn't need batteries.