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The one I have detects the nails or screws in the studs thereby locating the approximate center of the stud. some of the newer ones might do it differently. I don't know about them but the older like mine does a great job.
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How do you locate stud in wall?
With a stud finder, most studs are on 16 inch center so measure from an outside corner 16 and you should be close. Look for dimples where nails are not completely covered or have popped the finish. Sheetrocked wall, you can tap on the wall and it will sound more solid over the stud.
How can you find the wall stud without a stud finder?
Answer By putting your ear to the wall : A wall is a collection of studs (usually sized 2x4 or 2x6) equally spaced (usually 16 in. or 24 in. on center) and sandwiched between top and bottom plates. : If you start from the corner, you can measure 16" or 24" and hope that you find a stud. You can hit the wall, and where it sounds more hallow, no stud exists where the sound is higher, there is a stud. But if you can't tell a difference, then measuring could be your only bet.
How do you fasten a stud wall to a cinder block wall?
In commercial building the exterior block wall is used as a finished surface. If you have electrical or plumbing needs you can build a stud wall next to the CMU wall. You really don't need to secure it to the Cmu wall as long as there is an adjoining wall to support it or ceiling joists.
Should NM or armored cable be installed in a wall stud and at least how far from the front edge of it?
Yes and half the stud width.
What is a Jack stud?
A post in which it holds the jacks against / within the wall framing
How do you calibrate an electronic stud finder?
An electronic stud finder will self calibrate when you first put it against a wall, providing you haven't put it directly in front of a stud. It will take a sounding of the density where it is and then alert you when the density changes,ie. when you approach the edge of a stud.
How do you put a mirror on a wall?
Find a stud using a stud finder. You can buy them at the hardware store. Drive a nail and then hang the mirror off it.
How do you conceal wires when mounting a TV on the wall?
This is very much dependent on the type of wall! My moto is any TV on any wall. A stud partition wall is usually the most difficult. But if you have a stud finder this would eliminate the problem.
How do you locate stud in wall?
With a stud finder, most studs are on 16 inch center so measure from an outside corner 16 and you should be close. Look for dimples where nails are not completely covered or have popped the finish. Sheetrocked wall, you can tap on the wall and it will sound more solid over the stud.
How far apart are studs in a wall that the house was built in 1943?
They could be 16 or 24" on center. Check with a stud finder.
How can you find the wall stud without a stud finder?
Answer By putting your ear to the wall : A wall is a collection of studs (usually sized 2x4 or 2x6) equally spaced (usually 16 in. or 24 in. on center) and sandwiched between top and bottom plates. : If you start from the corner, you can measure 16" or 24" and hope that you find a stud. You can hit the wall, and where it sounds more hallow, no stud exists where the sound is higher, there is a stud. But if you can't tell a difference, then measuring could be your only bet.
What actors and actresses appeared in Stud Finder - 2009?
The cast of Stud Finder - 2009 includes: Matthew Blashaw as himself John DeSilvia as himself
What is stud?
A stud is a supporting wall post or a rivet in a wall.
How do you install wood wall paneling?
Get a good stud finder and make a drawing of where the studs are. Get a good 'pin nailer' and compressor , then attach the sheets to the studs with 1. 9 " nails .
How do you use barn siding for walls in your family room?
if it's a block wall: nail in furring strips every 24" on center with hardened nails top to bottom on the wall (wear eye protection) if it's a frame wall: buy a stud-finder and a chalk line, find the studs and pop a line top to bottom at the center of each stud. . .get the stud finder that also shows where any electric lines are behind the wall so you won't nail into any electric attach the siding with finish nails either application (longer nails for the wood wall application) or common nails if you really want the barn look hope this helps!
How do you install heavy wall cabinets?
The best way is to have a stud finder, once you find the studs anchor your cabinets with woodscrews, make sure your screw is at least 1 inch into the stud, use several screws (the number of screws is dependent on the weight).
What kind of tools might one need to construct LCD TV wall mounts?
The most important tools are a stud finder, a screwdriver and a level. The wall mount MUST be affixed to a stud because if they are not anchored to a stud, there is a highly likely chance that it will fall and possibly hurt someone badly or worse. There have been cases of this happening many times. Secondly, the screw driver and level will install the mount to the wall and the tv to the mount.
