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Product Description
Finding a stud shouldn’t involve knocking on the wall like a woodpecker or poking a row of test holes. The StudBuddy keeps it refreshingly simple: two strong rare earth magnets find the nails and screws that hold your drywall to the studs, then the tool sticks right there on the wall, hands free, so you can mark your spot. No batteries, no electronics, and no moving parts to fail.
It’s a go-to helper when you’re hanging floating shelves, mounting a TV or cabinets, or hanging a picture frame or heavy mirror. Slide it across the wall until it grabs, and the line of fasteners shows you where the stud runs. It works on wood and metal studs behind drywall, it’s small enough to toss in a drawer, and it comes with a lifetime warranty. Reviewers love how easy it is to use and how strong the magnet is.
Good to know: Because it finds fasteners rather than the stud’s edges, you’ll want to find two or three screws in a vertical line to confirm the stud before drilling. Several reviewers also say it’s less effective on heavily textured walls, and it isn’t meant for lath and plaster.
Styling tip: Planning a gallery wall? Use it alongside our gallery wall tips so the heaviest frames land on studs, and keep one in your home tool kit for more home improvement projects.
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Why We Love It
- No batteries or calibration, so it’s always ready
- Sticks to the wall hands free while you mark and measure
- Reviewers repeatedly praise how simple and reliable it is
- Small enough for a junk drawer, toolbox, or apron pocket
Key Features
- Two rare earth magnets locate nails and screws in studs
- Works with wood and metal studs behind drywall
- No batteries, electronics, or moving parts
- Not intended for lath and plaster walls
- Lifetime manufacturer warranty
