Find the center of wood or metal studs or joists up to 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) deep
WireWarning alert indicates the presence of hot electrical wiring
Includes Zircon "How-to" DVD and detailed instructions. Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture, content of materials, wall texture, and paint. Not recommended for use on lath and plaster
Editorial Review:
Stud Sensor I65 Onestep, Finds Center & Edges Of Studs & Joists, Finds Copper & Other Non-Ferrous Metal Pipes Up To 1-1/2" Deep, Finds Rebar & FerrousMetal In Concrete Up To 3" Deep, Also Detects Hot AC Wires, Includes DVD How To Guide, Uses 9V Battery, Included.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
A Few Tips for Wood Lath & Plaster Walls:
This i65 unit from Zircon works very well, based on my experience. I have been remodeling a very old home for three years, and it included removing and working with existing wood lath with plaster walls. Conventional wisdom says none of the modern-day Stud Sensors work with wood lath and plaster walls, and the reasons cited include...
1) The rows of wood lath can vary in thickness -- thereby, throwing off the reading depth of the sensor.
2) When plaster is applied, it is forced through the... more info
Gotlucky:
Great tool. I did not know what to expect, and was pleasingly surprised. I would recommend to others.
Not very good:
I have textured wall. Even using the tool the way suggested by the manufacturer, I have really inconsistent results. About half the time the "stud" turns out not to be a "stud."
Slow an Go!:
Zircon 60369 Studsensor I65 Onestep Center Finding Stud Finder with "How To" Video Included It will locate the stud (eventually), but you better double check the reading. The center of stud may not be there, even with the deep sensor mode. It instructs you to move the stud finder slowly over the surface. This will take some time.
I am a new user. To me, it could, and should work better sensing studs, and wires.
Accessories:
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