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frontpageBluegrassPicker posted Jul 8, 2026 4:11 AM

C.H. Hanson Magnetic Stud Finder

$9.40

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Home Depot has C.H. Hanson Magnetic Stud Finder (3040) on sale for $9.38. Shipping is free.

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Product Details:
  • Powerful rare earth magnets locate metal and wood studs
  • Rotating level for horizontal and vertical leveling
  • No batteries required
  • Ideal for remodeling, new construction, and DIY projects
  • Compact design easily fits in your pocket
  • Detects the presence of metal up to 1" behind ½" drywall where there are no other materials present to interfere with the magnets ability to attract metal

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Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $5.39 less (36.49% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $14.77 at the time of this posting.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 1,680 customer reviews.
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Home Depot has C.H. Hanson Magnetic Stud Finder (3040) on sale for $9.38. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member BluegrassPicker for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • Powerful rare earth magnets locate metal and wood studs
  • Rotating level for horizontal and vertical leveling
  • No batteries required
  • Ideal for remodeling, new construction, and DIY projects
  • Compact design easily fits in your pocket
  • Detects the presence of metal up to 1" behind ½" drywall where there are no other materials present to interfere with the magnets ability to attract metal

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $5.39 less (36.49% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $14.77 at the time of this posting.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars at Home Depot based on over 1,680 customer reviews.
  • About this Store:
    • You can view Home Depot's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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darksiderising
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I mean that's exactly what this is for. Haha. This is my go to for finding studs or ceiling joists.
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BaudLord
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I've had one for years and it is quick, easy, and awesome. But you're really trusting that the dry wallers hit the stud on center...
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mofsta
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I'm a contractor and bought 1st one 6 years ago. Always with me for work. Best stud finder I've ever used!
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Jul 8, 2026 6:49 AM
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Jul 8, 2026 7:16 AM
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darksiderisingJul 8, 2026 7:16 AM
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Quote from fotonorm :
Good luck finding those metal nails/ screws.
I mean that's exactly what this is for. Haha. This is my go to for finding studs or ceiling joists.
Jul 8, 2026 7:39 AM
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mofstaJul 8, 2026 7:39 AM
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I'm a contractor and bought 1st one 6 years ago. Always with me for work. Best stud finder I've ever used!
Jul 8, 2026 7:59 AM
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Honest-IJMJul 8, 2026 7:59 AM
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This type of stud finder is great! No batteries, no false positives, and super compact in the toolbelt.
Jul 8, 2026 8:18 AM
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SlickGrooJul 8, 2026 8:18 AM
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The only thing better than these are a thermal camera.
Jul 8, 2026 11:12 AM
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RelaxedLadybug2133Jul 8, 2026 11:12 AM
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No batteries, no beeps, no false positives. Works every time!
Jul 8, 2026 11:29 AM
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eeddii22Jul 8, 2026 11:29 AM
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i don't know why you wouldn't just spend an extra 10-20 and get a franklin stud finder
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Jul 8, 2026 11:53 AM
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blahbbsJul 8, 2026 11:53 AM
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I've had a few stud finders over the years, but I keep coming back to this one.
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I've had one for years and it is quick, easy, and awesome. But you're really trusting that the dry wallers hit the stud on center...
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Jul 8, 2026 12:36 PM
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wextasyJul 8, 2026 12:36 PM
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I'll echo all the positive comments. This is the only stud finder that has ever worked for me. Works great and a lot cheaper than many fancy ones that don't work.
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The crew that drywalled my house almost intentionally off-centered all their drywall screws one way or the other, so using a magnetic one like this ended up missing the stud half the time. If your initial crew did a good job these are simple and reliable, but not fail proof.
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Quote from BaudLord :
I've had one for years and it is quick, easy, and awesome. But you're really trusting that the dry wallers hit the stud on center...
That's why I switched to a Franklin. I've worked on way too many houses where the fasteners were only a rough suggestion of where the stud actually was, especially if the stud is bowed or the construction is non-standard.
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RugerRedhawkJul 8, 2026 12:53 PM
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Quote from eeddii22 :
i don't know why you wouldn't just spend an extra 10-20 and get a franklin stud finder
Because this is incredibly simple and just works every time in my experience.

edit: I did just check those franklins out and they look pretty slick. I'm going to stick with this magnetic job, but the franklin looks a lot nicer than the old electric junk I used to try and use.
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Quote from IndigoWinter2667 :
The crew that drywalled my house almost intentionally off-centered all their drywall screws one way or the other, so using a magnetic one like this ended up missing the stud half the time. If your initial crew did a good job these are simple and reliable, but not fail proof.
For this exact reason if I'm mounting heavy stuff, like a tv, i get a small little nail and poke holes in the drywall to find the center lol, using this exact stud finder. Picture frames i usually just trust that if i get a good bite in the stud it should be fine.

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CaleoJul 8, 2026 1:02 PM
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Quote from RelaxedLadybug2133 :
No batteries, no beeps, no false positives. Works every time!
Unless the person before you missed the stud, lol

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