tigerwoodKhorns Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I have an old Zircon stud finder from the 1980's. Still works but not the best tool. I see there are new ones that sense copper pipes and wires. What do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I've got some old one, too; maybe from late 80's or early 90's. It still works but it's getting more and more "iffy" at best. I may be looking at new ones soon myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 20, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 20, 2017 30 minutes ago, avguytx said: I've got some old one, too; maybe from late 80's or early 90's. It still works but it's getting more and more "iffy" at best. That's exactly what I have and just how it works. I would imagine a newer model would be much better than the old ones, I would hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 38 minutes ago, tigerwoodKhorns said: I have an old Zircon stud finder from the 1980's. Still works but not the best tool. I see there are new ones that sense copper pipes and wires. What do you use? Yep, got an old one as well. Just calibrate it where there's not a stud and slide it along the wall. Still works like a champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 I thought I needed a new one to install some old kitchen cabinets in my garage, so bought a new "professional grade" stud finder at Costco....absolute junk. My old Zircon kicks it's butt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Still using my 30 (40?) year old Craftsman. I don't make my living using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Mirror. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBCODD Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 11 minutes ago, DizRotus said: Mirror. Durn it, yez beat me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 12 minutes ago, DizRotus said: Mirror. Negative results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Isn't there a cell phone app for stud finding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 39 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: Negative results? Now that I reflect on it, you're correct Carl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 hour ago, DizRotus said: Mirror dang it Neil ... you took my line. Since Neil took the mirror, i just ask the ladies camping out in front of my house. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldred Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Zircon George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivervalleymgb Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I would like some feedback from someone that owns one of the new ones. One house of mine is nearly 100 years old, so finding studs is not so important there (1x6 walls). But the house I live in I could definitely use one. Never owned one that worked worth a crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 21, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Schu said: Isn't there a cell phone app for stud finding? I would think so, but not the kind of studs your looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 1 hour ago, DizRotus said: Now that I reflect on it, you're correct Carl. Looking glass half empty guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Schu said: Isn't there a cell phone app for stud finding? Craigslist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I use a Zircon in my business, but I can’t offer an opinion as to its effectiveness. Every time I turn it on, I have to leave the room. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 Stud Finder android Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I just point my finger at my chest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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