Stanley 47-400 Magnetic Stud Finder

by Stanley

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Provides dependable detection of wall studs. Magnet works by locating steel nails and screws used to hold drywall to studs. Base of the stud finder is notched for convenient marking once studs are located.

Product Description

Magnetic stud finder locates steel nails and screws that hold drywall to studding. Base of unit is notched to mark stud location.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.9 x 1.5 inches ; 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000BYD3K
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 47-400
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,695 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #25 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Measuring & Layout Tools > Scanners & Testers > Stud Finders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars simplicity, January 7, 2004

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Ross H. Calvert IV (NYC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stanley 47-400 Magnetic Stud Finder (Tools & Home Improvement)

It's a magnet on a pivot in a clear plastic dome. It finds the metal studs in teh walls of my apartment like no amount of tapping or even exploratory drilling would. Be aware that True Value will charge you more for the shipping than item actually costs, but that could be because it is so cheap. Am I the only person in the world who would order something so ridiculous from the internet instead of just going to the hardware store? The shipping delay meant I didn't have to hang those shelves for a few extra days, and New York City hardware stores truly suck anyway. If you buy this, buy something else for the home improvement project from True Value so that the shipping doesn't seem like a rip-off.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool if you know how to us it., May 18, 2011

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Old Fool (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 47-400 Magnetic Stud Finder (Tools & Home Improvement)

As best as I can remember this tool has been around for at least 40 year. Best tool for finding studs. It just takes a little practice and technique.
Most walls have a little bump in a couple of places where there is a nail; this is the easiest place to start. The next best way is 4 feet off the floor using a circular motion to about 3 above and 3 inches below the 4 foot elevation, as you move either left or right. Studs are mostly on 16 in centers, older homes could be on 24" centers. It will work on walls that are not smooth; just hold it ever so slightly off the wall, as you move it. I hold the finder at a slight tilt left to right so my hand motion does not let the magnet rock. (False indication).
The reason it does not seem to work well for most is; unrealistic expectations, unfamiliarity on how it works and a lack of patience. Today everyone wants instant success.
P.S. The nail or screw in fairly near the center of the stud.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well, October 21, 2010

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Alex - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stanley 47-400 Magnetic Stud Finder (Tools & Home Improvement)

I picked this little thing up from Sears, for the sake of redundancy after my digital stud finder gave me some trouble. It has a strong little magnet and found drywall nails perfectly.