need a good stud finders

[buzzlightyear]

I have a Stanley stud finder ,which is not reliable .I do not want a new one that is going to cost the earth ,but reliable to find studs walls or joists on ceilings .

 

[ferg]

A British standard knuckle or strong magnets to find the nails / screws

 

[Rpa07]

The Bosch range, I have one of the GSM range. They look for everything and have a zoom facility to pinpoint. Picks up AC. I’m confident with it - which means a lot.

 

[baldelectrician]

I use a mirror- always gives a positive stud result though

 

[buzzlightyear]

A British standard knuckle or strong magnets to find the nails / screws

the reason ,I have a job in the next couple of days .when the plaster has double board the ceiling .and now to start drilling for down lights . .

 

[Tes369]

Try Grindr

 

[buzzlightyear]

Try Grindr

will they find a stud timber in walls or ceilings!

 

[pirate]

If there's no cables up there already, a nice sharp 2mm drill bit will find the joists and leave minimal damage, easily covered with a lightweight filler like this:
Ronseal 5 Minute Multipurpose Ready-Mixed Filler White 600ml - https://www.screwfix.com/p/ronseal-5-minute-multipurpose-ready-mixed-filler-white-600ml/77381?tc=OB8&ds_kid=92700023141674792&ds_rl=1249484&ds_rl=1245250&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3p2V-rLO2gIVDPEbCh0x3QxvEAQYAyABEgLsEPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CNKWroazztoCFcgh0wodlyUOyA

I know a lot of folks don't like this filler, but it works for me and the "unusual" consistency is ideal for an amateur plasterer like me!

 

[Dave OCD]

This a a good ,reliable and inexpensive timber locator.

 

[Marvo]

I have a very old Stanley stud finder I bought probably 20 years ago. I've tried numerous other models and makes over the years including the Bosch and to be honest I've never found one that works better for me regardless of the price.

 

[Tes369]

will they find a stud timber in walls or ceilings!

I'm not sure about stud timber..but you might find a stud or two packing some wood.

 

[buzzlightyear]

the trouble with finding the joists and drilling holes for down lights
that I don't want the ceiling like I'm not playing golf on it .

 

[telectrix]

look upstairs. see where the joists are.measure from wall/s. then a pilot hole and a bent coat hanger to see if you're on the ball.

 

[PEG]

My missus only went looking the once...

 

[Phil Thompson]

Only one I’ve ever found that was consistently reliable was the Bosch, had mine since 1999.