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I need a stud finder, I've stretched the borrowing from mates too far. There seems to be a few to choose from, so what is peoples advice.
I require it to locate wooden studs and also plumbing pipes and electrical wires, and of cause not give confusing false readings.
Thankyou
and of cause not give confusing false readings.
Like lighting up when you point it at yourself ?:D
Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Hi
Try Acland St, StKilda.
The place is full of studs, mind you, they are all shirt lifters.
Cheers, Al
I normally use the oldfashioned way of knocking on the wall and listening for the difference in sound and then measure from that point to where I want to work.
Ofcourse this does not show where pipes and electrical wiring is but in my house I can easily find this out from the roof space or under floor areas and see where they enter the walls.
I noticed that Black & Decker has a new fancy studfinder available. This one comes with a laser wall level and appears to be working but is a bit pricey. I have not got one so I can't recommend it but it might suit your needs.
Hope this helps.
Peter.
I looked at the Stanley Intellisensor pro, shop blurb, but the mitre 10 I was in didn't have one to show off, has anyone used this unit?
I don't know why I so eager to have a unit that does electrical wires too, all I seem to have to do to find them behind the cladding is pick a spot on the wall, drill into it and 'whalla' - there's a wire:confused: guarrenteed