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CH Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.2
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Fit
51stud, magnets, nail, finds, nails
+98%
-2%
" ... Liked how the magnet held it in place on the wall. ... "
" ... It does work good but it takes quite a few passes before it finds a screw. ... Once it does, the magnet hold pretty good. ... It fits into a pocket easily which is great but I would have liked it a bit bigger. ... "
" ... As soon as it finds a nail/screw in the stud it sticks right to it. ... "
" ... Sticks right to it. ... "
" ... Works and the magnet is strong enough it will stick to your wall. ... "
" ... It literally snaps on to the spot with a bang. ... "
" ... It is essentially a very powerful magnet. ... "
" ... Strong magnet and the level is a plus. ... "
Device Stand
48stud, studs, stud finders, stud finder, electronic stud finders
+90%
-10%
" ... Worked great at finding the stud. ... "
" ... Used this to find studs for installation of a TV wall mount, and it worked perfectly! ... "
" ... Works and the magnet is strong enough it will stick to your wall. ... "
" ... For less than $10, this will undoubtly find you a wall stud. ... "
" ... It will stick against the wall right where it finds the stud, making it easy to mark where you need to drill or screw. ... It's nice that it also has a leveler built into it so that you can drill into two studs at an even level if you're trying to hang something big. ... "
" ... Best stud finder out there. ... "
" ... Just used it to attach a wall mount for a TV and couldn't be happier, worked just as needed. ... "
" ... The magnets are strong enough to safely keep it on the wall while I work so that I don't have to mark the wall up with pencils like I did with my old stud finder. ... "
Build Quality
45magnet, magnets, stud, nail, studs
+93%
-7%
" ... Treat it as a super strong magnetic bubble level. ... "
" ... It does work good but it takes quite a few passes before it finds a screw. ... Very simple to use and seems rugged enough to last a long time. ... "
" ... It literally snaps on to the spot with a bang. ... "
" ... I had it in my pocket & it actually pulled my pants to a metal workbench . ... "
" ... Strong magnet and the level is a plus. ... "
" ... i use this often, compact and magnet is pretty strong. ... "
" ... The thing is that all my construction buddies liked it too. ... "
" ... It had been dropped a few times and decided I needed another one. ... "
Price
28worth, toolbox, stud, finder, bucks
+100%
" ... While it's not the best one I have ever had, I would buy it again, especially for the price ... "
" ... This thing is great, and for such a cheap price its a no brainer. ... "
" ... Soooo much better than the 10 dollar GARBAGE stahl or wtf ever I bought from home depotgoat ... "
" ... But works well enough for the price. ... "
" ... Great for the money. ... "
" ... It is definitely worth the money and far more cost effective than the alternatives out there. ... "
" ... But for the money I can live with it. ... "
" ... This feels 300% more effective and SO much less expensive. ... "
Ease of Use
25simple, tool, super easy, stud, small
+92%
-8%
" ... Cheap, simple, works great. ... "
" ... So much easier to use than the larger one I used to have! ... "
" ... So easy to use a caveman could do it! ... "
" ... It will be with me whenever I need to hang anything and will certainly make the job easier. ... "
" ... There were no instructions but I quickly found that it was so easy to use that I didn't need any! ... "
" ... Small and easy to use. ... "
" ... it's also easy to use. ... "
" ... Super easy to do and it leaves no doubt the stud is there. ... "
Capacity
19apartment, works great, plaster walls, new house, house
+100%
" ... Bought for a small DIY project and it's perfect. ... "
" ... Works excellently in my rental apartment. ... "
" ... Also, contains a small level! ... "
" ... Use it almost every day with our ongoing home development projects! ... "
" ... We buy these for everyone who gets a new house. ... "
" ... Worked well on our walls. ... "
" ... I LOVE this little tool and think every home and garage should have one! ... "
" ... I installed recessed lighting in my living room from start to finish with the help of this little guy. ... "
Size
19handy, size, level, footprint, compact
+89%
-11%
" ... It fits into a pocket easily which is great but I would have liked it a bit bigger. ... "
" ... Also, contains a small level! ... "
" ... Small and easy to use. ... "
" ... I also just like its compactness and heft for its size. ... "
" ... Extremely easy to use and an excellent product to have in your tool bag! ... "
" ... The small size also makes it easy to handle! ... "
" ... This thing is great and compact. ... "
" ... I love that it is so small, too just fit in your pockets and go about your other work without needing to go grab it every so often. ... "
Overall performance
15really, gets the job, done, easy to use, easier
+93%
-7%
" ... Simple, no frills, just gets the job done. ... "
" ... The magnet in this is really powerful and does the job well. ... "
" ... I bought them in different occasions and they just do the job. ... "
" ... It's easy to use, requires no batteries and does the job. ... "
" ... Works pretty well. ... "
" ... Does the job! ... "
" ... FAST AND GREAT VALUE ... "
" ... This little guy really does the job. ... "
Marketplace
14advertised, works, worked, thank, seller
+93%
-7%
" ... This was a great purchase, would certainly order from this seller again! ... "
" ... It’s tinier than expected. ... "
" ... It works as expected. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... Thank You Great Item ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Much smaller than expected from the pictures, which is a plus for me. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Product Reliability
13years, years ago, electronic, worked, wish
+92%
-8%
" ... Changed my life! ... "
" ... Not fancy, but it will never fail. ... "
" ... Works great - love that there aren't any batteries, works much better than a more expensive brand I purchased years ago. ... "
" ... Several years ago I paid over $30. ... It had been dropped a few times and decided I needed another one. ... "
" ... The magnets in this one never misses and never stops working. ... "
" ... Changed my life ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as expected. ... "
Network
12house, studs, plaster walls, works great, plaster
+92%
-8%
" ... Works excellently in my rental apartment. ... "
" ... Worked well on our walls. ... "
" ... Will fiind any metal in the walls. ... "
" ... Worked well to find the studs under my hardwood floor. ... "
" ... Finds the metal in your walls! ... "
" ... Best gagget around the house! ... "
" ... I have two types of walls in my house. ... "
" ... It works well, especially on Lath & plaster walls. ... "
Battery Life
12battery, worry, battery operated ones, battery operated, easy to use
+100%
" ... All used batteries, lights and sound. ... "
" ... Works outstanding, I should had developed this many years ago, really beats any battery operated beeping thing on the market. ... "
" ... I had my doubts because it was so inexpensive and surely one that doesn't need batteries couldn't work that great, but I was wrong, it is an amazing little tool. ... "
" ... Simple and more accurate than the battery operated ones ... "
" ... Yes, exactly as advertised and as a perfect backup if you don't want to require batteries. ... "
" ... I would recommend this vs. the battery operated ones which I have had trouble using in the past. ... "
" ... Best part is, no batteries! ... "
" ... You never need to worry about batteries or anything ... "
Product As Described
10advertised, works, worked, much, exactly as described
+100%
" ... It’s tinier than expected. ... "
" ... It works as expected. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised! ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Much smaller than expected from the pictures, which is a plus for me. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... The picture makes this look much larger then it is. ... "
" ... It worked exactly as described. ... "
Design
10pattern, innovative
+80%
-20%
" ... The thing is that all my construction buddies liked it too. ... "
" ... What an innovative idea! ... "
" ... Just awesome, simple technology. ... "
" ... What is the phrase - "an elegant solution"? ... "
" ... Look no further. ... "
" ... Don't be misled by its fancy looking, more expensive competition - this is the one to have. ... "
" ... "Slide in an S pattern. ... "
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