StudPoP Smart Magnetic Detector "Original" - No Batteries, No Calibration, 3x More Reliable, Perfect for Slats and Plaster, Metal Nails - Visual Indicator

For years I have shied away from stud work, mostly because it was just too tricky to locate them accurately. I had previously bought an electronic detector which was okay(ish) for electrical cables but utterly useless for studs. Then I needed to install a 100" projector screen for a home cinema project, and I knew I couldn't just screw it into plasterboard. After some research, I saw this advertised on You Tube, thought it was worth a try. To my amazement, I was able to locate all the studs behind the sloping ceiling plasterboard and mark them within a few minutes from opening the plastic packing. The little toggle moves and clicks, clearly indicating the nails or screws in the plasterboard and, therefore, the precise location of studwork. The screen is now mounted securely on battens screwed across six roof studs. Small, simple and damned effective. Easily worth the money.

We bought an electric stud finder to help find the studs in our lath and plaster walls. It was very difficult to understand the readings. We thought we would give this a shot for the price, and it worked amazingly well. It found the fixings on the studs straight away. We were amazed. Would definitely recommend this product for lath and plaster walls!!

A very handy little tool that does the job

Works well, but very expensive for what it is!

bought this because the electronic stud finder failed but this didn’t!

Work's ok but not as good as the stud buddy.

Brilliant gadget found timber straight away picked it up

Simple, cheap device which I'd choose to use over the other tools I've tried, some costing over £100. The magnet catches on the nail or screw head without any issues. Once you've found one, the rest are easier because you can either run in a straight line down the wall or measure across to where the next stud should be. I wouldn't be without it. These other electronic devices can be very frustrating to use and a lot more expensive.