Zircon StudSensor i60 Center-Finding Stud Finder with DVD How-To Guide

by Zircon

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Zircon's StudSensor i60 Center-Finding One-Step Stud Finder with DVD How-To Guide quickly and easily locates the edges and center of wood and metal studs and joists behind walls, floors, and ceilings. Patented CenterVision technology finds the center of studs in a single pass. A built-in erasable wall marker allows for one-handed operation. FEATURES: Stud Scan mode locates the edges and center of wood or metal studs up to 3/4-inch (19 mm) deep -- DeepScan mode doubles the scanning depth to 1 1/2-inches (38 mm) -- LED lights indicate direction, edges, and center of studs -- Patented SpotLite Pointing System and audio tone signals when the stud center is reached -- WireWarning detection indicates the presence of live, unshielded electrical wiring up to 2-inches (51 mm) deep -- ACT (Auto Correcting Technology) automatically corrects common user errors, such as when scanning begins over a stud -- A simple push of a button activates the built-in erasable wall marker, enabling users to mark targets without reaching for a pencil

Product Description

The StudSensor i60 OneStep wall scanner finds the center of wood or metal studs behind walls, while also continuously scanning for hot AC wires.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000VKF3TC
• Item model number: SS i60
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #126,839 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Consistent performer, August 14, 2008

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Rich Kuban ""closet expert"" (Addison, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zircon StudSensor i60 Center-Finding Stud Finder with DVD How-To Guide (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have used the standard Zircon edgefinding studsensor Pro SL for years installing closet organizers. I finally got tired of screwing into hollow cavities. This version not only finds the studs but the CENTER of the studs which makes a BIG difference and saves me a lot of time. The pencil marker feature comes in handy. The one shortcoming in my experience is trying to find studs behind drywall painted in the prior 48 hours with either model. The home center price was 50% more.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Big disappointment, March 24, 2010

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J. Anderson "Mommy to 4 Under 5" (Parker, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zircon StudSensor i60 Center-Finding Stud Finder with DVD How-To Guide (Tools & Home Improvement)

9 times out of 10 I am unable to find the center of a stud using this gadget, even though the little lights supposedly tell you exactly where the center is. It's deceiving because it lights up and beeps in such a way that you really feel like it's working! But alas, I've ruined more drywall trying to actually find the studs in spite of this thing. I'll run it across the wall 10 times and mark the spot each time with the nifty built-in pencil marker (the only redeeming quality of this piece of junk) and every mark will land in a different place on the wall so you're left guessing where you think the center is. It's just not consistent or accurate! A contractor friend just told me to stop wasting money on stud finders and get a supercharged magnet--the magnet will tell you exactly where the drywall screws are, which will indicate exactly where the stud is. Genius!

1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money, December 17, 2011

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Bradley P. Hembree "Croaking_Toad" (Duluth, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zircon StudSensor i60 Center-Finding Stud Finder with DVD How-To Guide (Tools & Home Improvement)

It almost works on 1/2 inch unpainted drywall ... almost. I think dowsing rods might work as well. If you have a 5/8 inch drywall you are wasting your time. I have tried a couple of these. They just simply don't function as advertised. As this manufacturer is skating so close to being outright fraudulent, it's time to look a different brands.