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Metal and wood stud Finder

Ratings & Reviews for The StudBuddy Metal and wood stud Finder

4.3
274
Review
 4.3 out of 5
274 Reviews


83% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The product is a reliable and easy-to-use stud finder that effectively locates studs in walls without batteries or electricity. The strong magnet quickly detects the presence of nails or screws, indicating the stud's location. Users appreciate the compact size, affordability, and the ability to mark the spot once a stud is found. Overall, the product is considered an excellent tool for DIY projects requiring wall stud identification.

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274 Customer Reviews

Bye Bye Wall Scanner

This Stud Buddy is an amazing alternative to the traditional wall scanner. Just simply find the drywall screws and BAM! You've found a stud. No batteries, no false reading, just simple.

May 13, 2026
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Beats knocking on the wall looking for a stud

Would Recommend

I needed to put up a item to hold my pocketbooks. Tried the knocking on the wall to locate a stud. Found and verified it with my brother. Drilled pilot hole - no stud. Bought this the other day and found the stud right away.

April 30, 2026
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Max depth that can find nails.

Would Recommend

Works well to find studs.

April 29, 2026
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Found the studs!

Would Recommend

Simple to use

April 16, 2026
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Impressed

Would Recommend

Was skeptical, but it works very well.

April 2, 2026
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inexpensive and simple to use

Would Recommend

such a simple stud finder,works greater then expensive ones i've used

April 2, 2026
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No batteries, works perfectly

Would Recommend

Easy to use, no batteries needed. Not for lathe and plaster as stated.

March 7, 2026
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Total Stud

Simple and fast when finding a stud. It was also affordable.

February 27, 2026
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Waste of money and time

Would Not Recommend

Don’t buy this the only way to find the stud is run it directly over a nail

February 19, 2026
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Stud finder

I does the job.

February 5, 2026
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Great !!

Would Recommend

Great product! Simple gets the job done!

February 5, 2026
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Too weak for plaster

Would Not Recommend

The magnet is too weak to detect nails in plaster lathe walls. Completely useless.

January 16, 2026
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Cost and ease of use

Would Recommend

I liked the ease of using it. It a simple tool that works great.

January 16, 2026
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