March 07 2015 by rick rottman 1 comment. If your magnetic stud finder sticks to the wall theres a good chance theres a stud there.
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Is there a stud finder that actually works. All the fake reviews just dont read the easy instructions or know how stud finders work. Magnetic stud finders use a very simple concept. Others can be used on floors and ceilings. How stud finders work there are two main types of stud finder magnetic and electronic. A stud finder is good for well finding studs you cant see. Knowing where those are is crucial so you can be sure to screw into them instead of just the drywall when youre hanging something.
Simply move across the wall slowly and itll find the nail. I have a terrible track record with buying electronic stud finders. We suggest at the very least looking for a stud finder that indicates if there are hidden electrical wires within the wall. This app really does work. Some finders provide basic detection capabilities that are good for just walls. A stud finder that actually works.
All stud finders do the same basic thing. Most magnet type stud finders dont work effectively since they are dependent on locating the fasteners screws used to secure the drywall and they can be very difficult to locate. Detect where support areas like studs and joists are along the wall. The nails that hold studs together are magnetic and so are dry wall fixings. I run an electronic stud finder over the wall and it lights up and beeps telling me that it just found a stud.