I need a recommendation for a stud finder for plaster and lathe, preferably from HD.
Stud finder for plaster and lathe?
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You might try supermagnets to find the nail heads. Maybe there's a difference from the lathe. Double them up for stronger magnetism.
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I use a zircon with "Deep Scan Mode". It works pretty well, however; I do check in several places (like 2', 4' & 6' high) to make sure I didn't get a diagonal brace or some other type of blocking
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The best stud finder is the Franklin 710. It doesn't work on Lath and Plaster. Since there's a nail every 1.5" on the stud, magnets might work. I use my knuckle, and when I think I have it I drill a 1/16" hole.
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Why does everyone add an "e" to lath...it's not a friggin' machine shop.
It's almost as bad as two "a's" in Masonry
Are we talking rib lath, rock lath or wood lath?
I've got all kind of detectors and quite frankly finding studs in plaster is almost impossible...look for electrical boxes and pull 16's off of that...tap with your hand or use a small rubber mallet and listen for a thud, cross your fingers and drill a small test hole to confirm.
It's almost as bad as two "a's" in Masonry
Are we talking rib lath, rock lath or wood lath?
I've got all kind of detectors and quite frankly finding studs in plaster is almost impossible...look for electrical boxes and pull 16's off of that...tap with your hand or use a small rubber mallet and listen for a thud, cross your fingers and drill a small test hole to confirm.
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This is what I use for lath and plaster and it's 100% every time.
https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=DX0X0-N52&cat=168
Yo, nice attytood.Why does everyone add an "e" to lath...it's not a friggin' machine shop.
It's almost as bad as two "a's" in Masonry
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You could probably stack a few supermagnets for the same result. I haven't tried it, but it should be similar.
Rare earth magnets work with plaster and wood lath (drywall too). They will locate the nails that hold the lath in place. Sometimes the studs aren't plumb or don't run all the way so I use several on each stud to confirm locations. They can make marks on the wall, you can protect it with a piece of paper if it matters. Lots of fun???
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=32065&cat=1,42363,42348
IIRC the ones in my toolbox are 3/8". BTW after a while the chrome coating starts to come off....potential for nasty splinters.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=32065&cat=1,42363,42348
IIRC the ones in my toolbox are 3/8". BTW after a while the chrome coating starts to come off....potential for nasty splinters.
That's essentially what I do, move a stack of them across the wall and as I find a nail head I leave one magnet behind on it. Eventually I have a grid of magnets on the wall indicating where the lath is nailed, hopefully there's a stud there too. It's usually really close.
I have the Franklin and Zircon w/deep scanning and I use a stack of rare Earth magnets when it's narrowed down. I also use painters tape and do all my markings on it.
I think the Franklin is good for a quick find, the Zircon does fine tune it and the magnetics confirm it. The Zircon also has an electrical warning light. I drill a small pilot hole to confirm the confirmations if I'm mounting a lag screw or something.
I think the Franklin is good for a quick find, the Zircon does fine tune it and the magnetics confirm it. The Zircon also has an electrical warning light. I drill a small pilot hole to confirm the confirmations if I'm mounting a lag screw or something.
This post is pretty good
http://intopten.com/best-stud-finders/
Personally I use StudSensor HD800, as it's pretty affordable and does the job I need it to do with ease and accuracy. Hope that helps.
http://intopten.com/best-stud-finders/
Personally I use StudSensor HD800, as it's pretty affordable and does the job I need it to do with ease and accuracy. Hope that helps.
I installed a giant TV yesterday over a fireplace and neither stud finder worked very well. I have the Franklin and a mid range Zircon.
I assume fireproof dense drywall was used. Used a earth magnet to find the screws but there was no wood behind one. Finally did find the stud 12" apart. Could be the batteries were weal or cold too though.
I assume fireproof dense drywall was used. Used a earth magnet to find the screws but there was no wood behind one. Finally did find the stud 12" apart. Could be the batteries were weal or cold too though.
Nah stud finders are just garbage. Knock on the wall then poke a piece of piano wire through.
I did find them with a little persistence. The Zircon is more accurate the Franklin fast and general. I drill a small hole first to make sure then go for the gusto.
The Franklin is the worst.
Installed a TV recently on plaster and lath, even a stack of 3/4'' rare earth magnets found nothing. Remembered my Little Wizard metal detector (http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=45125&cat=1,43513)
that worked well........ no misses.
that worked well........ no misses.
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I have plaster board and plaster. I think he was just clarifying what typeWhy does everyone add an "e" to lath...it's not a friggin' machine shop.
It's almost as bad as two "a's" in Masonry
Are we talking rib lath, rock lath or wood lath?
I've got all kind of detectors and quite frankly
finding studs in plaster is almost impossible...look for electrical boxes and pull 16's off of that...tap with your hand or use a small rubber mallet and listen for a thud, cross your fingers and drill a small test hole to confirm.
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