Stud Finders (nothing to do with horses...)

[Chubber]

Moving in January to SW Scotland to a new house I will have a need for the first time for a 'stud finder' to secure work to the walls. My previous homes have all been brick/block walled.

Any recommendations please?

I have looked at this model by DeWalt...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEWALT-Dew...&hvtargid=pla-582974125094&psc=1&gad_source=1

 

[Bingy man]

It looks ok tbh but like cable detectors They are at best a guide . Buy it and set up a few 2x2,s and place a bit of plasterboard over them and see how well and how accurate it is . If it performs well sorted if not send it back ,

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

Have a look at Bosch
Mine is outside and having a chest infection I am NOT going outside to find the model number
But I have used mine for years and it’s been very good

 

[Doug71]

If it's just for finding the studs you can use a magnet to locate the plasterboard nails/screws which are where the studs will be.

 

[SammyQ]

If it's just for finding the studs you can use a magnet to locate the plasterboard nails/screws which are where the studs will be.

Yup. Big Momma neodymium. Works like a champ.