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How-To-Site... Tools & Hardware : Stanley 47-400 Magnetic Stud Finder
Stanley 47-400 Magnetic Stud Finder
from: Stanley Hand Tools




Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Stanley
EAN: 0076174474008
Label: Stanley Hand Tools
Manufacturer: Stanley Hand Tools
Model: 47-400
Publisher: Stanley Hand Tools
Sales Rank: 45305
Studio: Stanley Hand Tools

Features:
  • Magnet works by locating steel nails and screws used to hold drywall to studs
  • Base of the stud finder is notched for convenient marking once studs are located
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty



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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Magnetic stud finder locates steel nails and screws that hold drywall to studding. Base of unit is notched to mark stud location.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Works well
I looked at more expensive options and decided to give this a try since it was so cheap. I just moved into a new apartment and used it to hang all of my artwork and anchor bookshelves. It worked really well, and I'm glad I didn't spend any more!



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Works OK but not spectacular - Good Value
I have used multiple ultrasonic stud finders with very mixed results. I live in an older house, and sometimes finding a stud is quite a challenge. When I saw this product, I was hopeful that it would be a good solution. Finding a stud with this product requires a lot of sweeping back and forth, to find a nail. I was hoping for something more reliable, but this is NOT it. When you do finally find a nail, you have to guess about where the nail sits in relation to the center of the stud, so you ... Read More



Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Best for the Money
Local superstores (Lowes and Home Depot) don't carry this product any more since it's so cheap. But it doesn't require batteries, it works flawlessly, and did I say it doesn't require batteries?



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Magnetic stud finder is excellent
Excellent product especially for the money. While comparable instruments can cost twenty times as much, this little unit never fails. It's a stud.



Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Simply does not perform its intended task
Be forewarned: This product does not find studs in plaster walls, period. It might be a five star product for paneling however. I can't really say. Hope I deterred some from a wasted purchase.



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09/06/2010
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