Either turn the breaker off or be careful not to touch any wires before attempting this or you can get a nasty shock. Use a good quality stud finder or rap firmly on the wall and listen for a solid sound indicating a stud is beneath.
Craftsman Stud Finder 49031
How to use a craftsman stud finder. Cross lines are perfect for installation of partitions shelves cabinets tile and flooring. You can also check base molding or crown molding for filled nail holes which indicate stud location. Shop the newest craftsman stud finders on the official site of craftsman. Sign up for email and get the latest on new products events contests and more. Once you find the stud you can measure off 16 to find the next one most times. Shop the newest craftsman stud finders on the official site of craftsman.
Use a pencil to mark the position and you are good to go. Leveling measuring and stud finding tools are accurate compact and easy to use. Were on the level. To see which side the stud is on take the switch plate cover off and take a peak inside. Now available at a retailer near you. Metal studs as well.
When the stud finder alerts you to a studvia a beep or flashing light depending on the finder in questionretrace the last few inches with the unit to double check where the alert is occurring. Laser levels are available in red or highly visible green laser beam options. A progression of lights will be flickering while dragging and once those lights turn red you know that it has located a stud. Now available at a retailer near you. Once you find the stud hold the stud finder flat and steadily against the wall where the stud is. Our laser level with integrated stud sensor combines two tools in one its detects both wood amp.
Another clue is the location of outlets and switch boxes because one side should connect to a stud.
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