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MidwestJackalope t1_je5et11 wrote

I cheaped out on stud finders for a long time before I finally just paid for a proper, well functioning one. I like the Franklin ProSensor that "highlights" a stud with a row of LED's. I'd also recommend a few rolls of blue painters tape to help mark out studs and hanging locations that are easily removed when you're done.

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Gewgawn t1_je5n5bi wrote

That's what I use. Absolutely invaluable piece of equipment.

I believe they all or almost all have an indicator to let you know if there are electrical lines as well.

Another option is a wall a bot which is a smartphone peripheral that displays an "image" of what it senses behind the wall.

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Gorechi t1_je5omqz wrote

I have a walabot. Meh. I just use my magnet with a level on it. I forget I even have the walabot until I see it when grabbing something else from the tool box.

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elizabethwhitaker t1_je5i50s wrote

What ended up happening when you used the cheaper stud finders? Did you miss the studs and end up with extra holes in your walls?

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MidwestJackalope t1_je5jdmu wrote

I would get unreliable readings about where studs started and stopped. Even with tape horizontal and marking the positions it'd still be a "general area" of a stud. Ended up with a few extra holes because of it.

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NeighborhoodDog t1_je5ze7n wrote

Holy shirt this stud finder actually works. Second best thing is a magnet on a string.

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LindsayOG t1_je5wtx0 wrote

Plus1 for this stud finder. More money but is an absolutely fantastic stud finder. Makes everything else look like total junk.

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