DEWALT Stud Finder, 3/4”, Locate Framing Studs Efficiently with LED Arrows, Ideal for Wood and Metal, AAA Batteries Included (DW0100)

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Each year, we bring in and review more than 250 individual products. Our team will put our hands on hundreds of additional tools at media events and trade shows throughout the year. Look For Nails or Screws: Studs are often found where pictures, mirrors, shelves etc. have been mounted previously on your walls. The nails or screws likely went into a stud, so you should be able to locate one in that area. Magnetic stud finders use large magnets to find the nails that are holding the studs together. Some magnetic stud finders we researched are molded into a plastic casing, while some are left loose. With molded ones, you can feel the magnetic attraction as you push it along the wall. With loose ones, we find you’ll hear a “thunk” noise when it finds something or see a bright piece of plastic pop up. Notably, the downside to this type of stud finder is that you can’t guarantee that it found a stud and not some other magnetic piece behind the wall. Electronic

On the stud sensing side, it detects both wood and metal studs by identifying the edges. The red laser is visible up to 20 feet and has 1/8-inch accuracy. Without the ability to electronically sense the sides and center, it’s important to get the stud finder level so you can more easily follow the stud. Of course, that assumes the stud itself is straight. We’ve seen some that are questionable in that department. Hello, my name is Chris and I was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania. I’m an engineer with experience in medical technology, steel and materials, and nuclear power industries. I have been with my current employer for more than 5 years developing digital control systems for nuclear power plants.It gives accurate results and has the ability to detect the five classes of embedded materials, which are ferrous metal, non-ferrous metal, unshielded live electric wires, plastic, and wood.

Magnetic stud finders aren’t always the most accurate, though—they rely on the fastener actually being driven into the stud. If the builder missed the stud, so will the magnetic stud finder. In commercial construction, where metal studs are standard, you may find magnetic stud finders more useful. My review: The Zircon StudSensor shares some features with eh ProSensor, namely center and edge finding. This unit can detect the edge and center of wood and metal studs pretty accurately, although perhaps not as accurately as the ProSensor. What the Zircon does offer is features.

More on radar tech. Stud finders are advanced tools that utilize radio energy pulses to determine a stud’s location. It also comes with its very own case, so it’s not going to be at risk of damage or thrown into a generic toolbox.

Beyond that, your commercial applications are going to go beyond simply locating studs. The Leica Geosystems 3D Disto is more than a wall scanner–it is a 3D imaging system that allows contractors to model building plans into CAD models. This simple stud finder uses a powerful magnet instead of battery-powered sensors to identify studs, making it our top choice for magnetic stud finders. The magnet’s plastic casing is easy to hold and won’t mar or scratch the surface of the wall. Since it has no batteries or moving parts, the stud finder is always ready to use.Franklin Sensors makes some of the best stud finders in the game and covers a wide range of styles with a close eye on professionals. The best of the best is the ProSensor M210. Featuring 13 sensors with 21 LEDs over a 7-inch width, this model is more precise in both the sensor and the display than other options. Finds stud centers within 1/16th inch, detects metal objects accurately, comprehensive tool yet easy to use