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by IAmGraydon 700 days ago
Stud finders are for finding studs, not pipes and wiring.
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thedougd 700 days ago
My house's previous homeowner found a drainpipe with his stud finder. He successfully marked it and put three screws in it.

The knock test shouldn't be skipped.

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shawabawa3 700 days ago
i've literally never seen a stud finder that doesn't also detect wiring and pipes
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oslem 700 days ago
There’s too much variation in size of wires and pipes for it to work well. Wires may also be tucked back farther on the stud.
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dylan604 700 days ago
Wow, I've seen stud finders unable to find studs. You must live in an alternate dimension than the one I do.
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