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C.H. Hanson Magnetic Stud Finder

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$9.40

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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

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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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    • 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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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.
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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darksiderisingToday 07:16 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.
Today 07:39 AM
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mofstaToday 07:39 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!
Today 07:59 AM
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Honest-IJMToday 07:59 AM
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This type of stud finder is great! No batteries, no false positives, and super compact in the toolbelt.
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SlickGrooToday 08:18 AM
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The only thing better than these are a thermal camera.
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RelaxedLadybug2133Today 11:12 AM
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No batteries, no beeps, no false positives. Works every time!
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eeddii22Today 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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blahbbsToday 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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BaudLordToday 12:14 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank 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...
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wextasyToday 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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IndigoWinter2667Today 12:48 PM
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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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RugerRedhawkToday 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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CaleoToday 01:02 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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