What is a Stud Finder?
A stud finder is a small device that allows one to identify where wooden or metal beams exist underneath walls. This can assist one in finding good places to use nails or picture hangers. Often sheet rock without a stud behind it easily yields to even a pushpin. On the other hand, sheet rock with a stud behind it can cause difficulties in attempting to stick in that pin. Generally a stud finder is of one of two types. An electronic stud finder notes differences in density to identify a wooden beam behind the wall. A magnetic stud finder finds metal studs, and also may be helpful in identifying when screws or nails are on wooden stud. Usually both types of stud finder are small handheld devices that use batteries to perform this operation. A stud finder may beep, or some have a small viewer screen with readings that help one easily locate the stud. Generally one hears a beep that helps one identify the stud so one can secure items safely. This is more efficient and less damaging to the
