Features:

  • Small and compact, easily fits in pocket
  • Powerful magnets allows hands free use
  • 2 way level for ease of marking
  • No batteries required. Scan Depth: 1 inch
  • Soft grip for easy grabbing and gentle touch
if you need a stud finder for amateur picture hanging - BUY THIS

ok, if you need a stud finder don't go spend 15-20 on one - ORDER this magnetic one. i bought a $20 stud finder from Target that required batteries and ended up throwing it away because it wouldn't work & ordered this one instead. i didn't have high hopes since this magnetic one was so cheap but it's PERFECT if you are an amateur and not using it everyday. i just moved & have been hanging a lot of things in my new place and this is perfect for finding studs. it's tiny and sticks to the studs perfectly. i can't say enough good things about this stud finder and i love that i will NEVER have to replace its batteries!

Great stud finder.

I use this product to locate and mark studs when installing kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Its the only tool i use. Take it from someone who has installed over 250 cabinets in the last few months.. I get paid per cabinet so moving quickly is a must. This is a huge time saver for finding studs. Electronic stud finders just don't work well in short.. Do your research. I was using a few small rare earth (neodymium) magnets which works well too but they would get lost easily and were harder to hold. A lot of magnets arnt strong enough to grab the screw.. This thing is a good size and the two magnets are very strong (I'll post some pictures). Dropping or even throwing it on The floor won't break it. It's durable like Milwaukee's tools.. Wish they made it in red!! The two magnets are very strong but It won't do damage or leave marks on your wall long as it stays cleab. It having a level inside it is a small plus. It rotates but I wouldn't recommend it for that purpose alone.. just use it before you make your pencil marks so that you know it's not slanted otherwise you will miss it. If you are a professional installing kitchens/ or a DIY hanging picrures looking for a stud finder get this or something that has strong (neodymium) magnets. I know Amazon has a couple other options that use powerful magnets look decent that look decent but just know I read through reviews and all that and I picked this one. Update/edit (July 25th 2018) The other reviews are accurate in that these little guys like to jump ship and go into hiding. I lost the first one I ordered. So that brings me to the only negative thing I've found.. Because the magnetic pull is so strong they will gravitate to to anything metal within a few inches It's easy not to notice when your using an impact driver. Either way, I'd like it if they.. 1. offered a retractable magnetic belt clip with a pencil as an accessory.. 2. Offered a smaller 1 magnet version and a larger 3 to 4 magnet version. 3. Included a string (another method) for a slightly faster process for those that havent learned to guesstimate where the studs will be. I think they could deff improve this product and should provide more use/job specific options. Still, I stand by my initial 5 stars.. This is over all the best stud finder out. Might seem like a small thing but it can really hold things up, drain energy, waste time, and money. Tips: -Youtube how to locate studs and safety when drilling. This and the other reviews will give you an idea of where to aim for with the stud finder.. Take 5 minutes upfront to do this and you will save time overall - the other reviews on here that talk about holding it lightly at first and guesstimate. You have to get a feel for it. Give it a few more patient minutes and it will get very easy. I've heard people say to attach a string and dangle it on the other end against the wall. Swing it back and forth gently to cover more space till it catches on a screw. Not my preference but some claim it's easier.

This unit + a piece of string = remarkably accurate and dirt-cheap.

This is effective, though it must be stressed that you have to be very sensitive when using this in certain situations. I was very disappointed the first 10 minutes I tried in vain to use this by sweeping it by hand across various walls. I couldn't detect anything that I was comfortable assuming was a stud nail, let alone drilling a hole in my wall based on that assumption. HOWEVER: I found it far easier to hang the device with a simple piece of thread and then just swinging it along the wall. Do not touch the finder with your hands at all. With a string added, it jumped right to the stud nails when I came anywhere close to them. The difference between the two methods is like night and day. It's a simple way to increase the sensitivity and efficiency of this product. To anyone disappointed, give it a shot!

Pure Magic!

This thing is the coolest stud finder I have ever used. No batteries, no hunting a million times back and forth to be sure you found a stud. My walls are and older plaster style and too thick for the "beeping" types. With this one you have to hunt a little but you can feel the faint pull of the nails. the magnets make it easy to store as well! Biggest downside...you cannot test this on yourself, have it go "beep" and say "Yupp... this stud finder found a stud..." You win some...you lose some...

Great Little Stud Finder

This is a great little tool. Obviously, using magnets for a stud finder isn't the perfect solution, but it is far superior to the electronic ones that I've used because it doesn't lie to you. By the way, when I say small, I mean small. This thing is tiny. Of course, there's no reason for it to be massive....but it still surprised me a little.

Great Little Level Tool

I got tired of my electronic stud finder. There had to be a better way! This little - and inexpensive - tool did the trick, and did it fast. Here's a couple of tips for using it with drywall. Remember, you are looking for wall studs. These are vertical 2 by 4s, normally spaced on 16 inch centers. The drywall is attached by nails with flat heads. These nails are what you are looking for. The magnet in the level finds them for you. Just put the tool on the wall and sweep it left and right (around 20 inch sweeps). After each sweep, drop the level down about an inch or so. Pretty soon (a few sweeps) the level's magnet finds a nail. This will be obvious to you because the magnet holds tight, easily holding the level on the wall. After you have found your first nail, the rest is easy. Usually, the nails are at about the same height on all studs - just go over about 16 inches and run the level around in little circles - you will find the nail. This is actually kind of fun!

Best 8 bucks a DIY'er or pro can spend on a super useful tool!

I love this little guy! It contains 2 powerful magnets which serve to locate the center of the wall-board fasteners and of course the stud center respectively. As advertised, the magnets once attracted to a metal fastener literally stick to the wall, allowing you to work hands-free. I've found this magnetic finder to work perfectly in tandem with an electronic stud finder. Because it is difficult to know precisely where a nail or screw may be on a blank wall, using an electronic finder to detect a stud edge first will save you a lot of blind sweeping in all directions on the wall. Simply find the stud edge electronically, then run the CH 03040 vertically about 3/4" away from the stud edge. If you don't grab a fastener, you know you have a false positive; if you do, then you're on center. I really like the rotating built-in bubble level; just make sure to set it to the tiny witness marks on the back of the stud finder for proper alignment. I also like that this device has a small string tie-off, which can be used for a plum bob or chalk line. For hanging TVs, having a couple on hand makes the job that much easier. I can see precisely where the available studs are within the width of the wall mounting bracket and mounting area - centering it up is a snap. Best 8 bucks a DIY or pro can spend on a super useful tool - in fact get a few as I have.

Almost a bust, but worked out in the end

So, overall I’m leaving 5 stars because it got the job done. Originally when I got it, it wasn’t working on my walls, I’m not sure if it was because of the think paint or something but it wouldn’t work. I was planning on returning it but I tried again just a lot slower. So what I did was, I held the magnet in the middle with just two fingers and slowly ran it across the wall. When one side would tip down, that was when I knew I probably hit the stud. I marked it with a line and slowly moved it away until the magnet tipped back up (meaning the stud was gone) and I slowly reversed the motion until the magnet tipped downward (meaning stud was close by). Placing a line on both sides gave you a perfect idea of where the best drill point was and as you can see in the photos, I had wood on my drill meaning I was there. The only thing left to do is continue to trace the stud either straight up or straight down. SO AGAIN, if your walls are thick like mine and the magnet isn’t strongly attracted to the mental in the stud, hold the magnet with two fingers in the middle (preferably thumb and index finger) and use the teeter totter method by slowly moving the magnet (off the wall about a centimeter away from the wall) and allow the magnet to tip either one side or the other. This will help you as it did for me. I have an engineer mind so I always try and find ways to make something work especially when it came to this magnet. So overall, for $10, I’d say this product is a steal. The magnets are super strong by the way, just another plus.

Hanson Stud Finder is sturdy and simple to use

I was planning to hang some things on a wall, without messing it up by using the hit or miss method of tapping till you hear the solid thump of the studs. I was tempted to buy the cute and colorful StudPops advertised on TV but decided to check out some alternatives first. Since I would use this only rarely, I did not want to invest in an electrical stud finder, then I came across the Hanson magnetic version. It had good reviews, was reasonably priced and it had a handy little level built in, which made it even more appealing. After one more check around (even priced rare earth magnets as some suggested but they cost about the same as this and that's just for a magnet), I bought the little guy. When I got it, I was impressed with the durable way it was made and even more with the ease that it found the studs in my dry wall and textured walls. It even stays stuck in place by itself so you can mark the spot, with a convenient little pointer that has a gap large enough for a pencil or small nail. What's not to like? This is a great little addition to your toolbox or belt and it does not take up much space. You can even use it for a level in a pinch, and the yellow and black color make it easy to see from a distance. It may not be as cute as the StudPops, but it has a cool looking Viking on it!

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