| | |  | Standardization/Standard Work | Home » » » » CH Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder | | | | | | | Description: | | The Stud 4 Sure is a stud finder that uses powerful rare earth magnets to pinpoint the exact location of screws or nails in a stud. The tool doesn’t require batteries and never needs calibration. By keeping the tool free of moving or electronic parts, the Stud 4 Sure is easy to use and fits easily into any tool pouch. Just place the stud finder on the wall and sweep in an "S" pattern to locate any metal fastener. The rare earth magnets are strong enough to allow Stud 4 Sure to hang hands-free on a wall, eliminating the need for pencil markings. The ergonomically designed, China made product is guaranteed to last a lifetime of being tossed, dropped, and banged around. | | | Features: | |
• Small and compact, easily fits in pocket
• Powerful magnets allows hands free use
• 2 way level for ease of marking
• No batteries required
• Soft grip for easy grabbing and gentle touch
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 4.62 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 7.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.24 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.2 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 394 reviews |
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179 of 182 found the following review helpful:
 From HandyMan with Years of Experience. This is the ONE.Mar 02, 2008
By J. Russell
I agree with all the high praise for this low tech simple and highly effective approach to the age old stud finding task.
I don't know what took me so long it find this. Oh, I know. I didn't know 'this' kind of powerful finding magnet existed. I was use to being frustrated by the always questionable(is it a stud or isn't it) and unreliable high tech electronic ones, and at the other end, the low tech low power 'floating magnet pointer' kind.
Let me tell you the advantages from much OTJ experience. First, unlike the low power pointer kind, this one is much larger and there you can scan/cover an area much faster. Second, once you have located a stud nail its powerful magnet sticks to the nail providing an absolute positive ID, unlike an electronic one, and because it stays on the wall, it provides its own 'marker' until you are ready to attach your thingy. No marking on your wall.
Now, keep in mind once you have located a nail, if it is not where you want to attach something in the horizontal direction, measure in multiples of 16" increments in either direction to find other studs along your wall. Then move the magnet, to that location to scan again to verify the closest stud to your desired location. Also, once you have located your horizontal location, be sure your vertical location point selected to drive a larger nail or screw is really a full length stud locating a nail above and below your vertical point using this magnet.
Bottom line: Its simple, can't break, compact in your tool drawer, no marks(sticks to nail for reference point and is vinyl coated to protect wall while sliding/scanning), and can sub as a frig magnet. :)
72 of 72 found the following review helpful:
Best Way To Find A StudFeb 08, 2007
By N. Bielecki
After using a variety of "stud finding" tools, I've finally ended my search. Short of high tech instrumentation not available to the general public, this stud finder is as good as it gets. It's amazing how we spend a lot of money on battery powered stud finders with all sorts of lights and sounds, when all you really need is this boring yellow magnet.
89 of 91 found the following review helpful:
First Studfinder that really worksJan 08, 2007
By Fillmoe
Our house has lath and plaster walls that are covered by Sheetrock. It has always been very difficult to locate studs for hanging heavy items because of the thickness of the walls. The electronic studfinders are undependable. This one works astonishingly well. Just hold it somewhat loosely and move it around in a sort of figure-eight motion. When it finds a stud, it pulls out of your hand and hangs on the wall. You can double check it by trying the same process a foot or two lower. Great product!
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 Simple and elegant, but mind your applicationJun 21, 2008
By Mars
I love this device's simplicity of design and use. It is an elegant solution to a difficult problem.
I have lath and plaster walls in my home. Evidently the plaster is thick, the tacks are small, or the magnets are not quite powerful enough; in any case I have trouble detecting the studs beneath. It takes a light hand and sensitivity to the magnets' pull. Once I think I have a stud I can move straight up and down to find the adjoining tacks, but it is still a fairly loose and imprecise process - especially if I have to nail a stud dead-on. I can get a pretty clear idea where the studs are, but the stud finder will not stick to any of the tacks in my walls.
This is a simple and reliable product. I am satisfied with my purchase, but be aware it is not exactly a silver bullet in all cases.
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Never miss a stud again!May 12, 2007
By Roger C. Courtois
"Closet Man"
I design and install custom closets for a living and for me, knowing what's in the walls is critical. Another Closetmaid Mastersuite dealer turned me on to STUD-4-SURE magnet and it is awesome. It will find a nail or screw in the drywall and the magnet is so strong, it will hang on the wall (like magic!). You don't get a false reading like you do with battery operated studfinders. It works great with metal studs too. I liked the product so much, I bought one as a gift for another Closetmaid Mastersuite dealer. This product is worth the $15 price tag.
Closets by Courtois Sarasota, Florida
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