Studpop is a new USA-made magnetic stud finder that works surprisingly well. It is small enough to fit in a pocket, and durable enough to survive rough and tough handling.
Studpop can sense ferromagnetic nails and screws through up to 1/2″ plaster, sheetrock, tile, and lathe. We tested the Studpop and found its 1/2″ depth-sensing claim to be accurate.
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When scanning across a wall, the Studpop lollipop-shaped indicator *pops* up to a 90° angle. It provides audible, visual, and tactile indication whenever it is positioned directly over a screw or nail head.
Overall, we found the Studpop to be quick and easy to use. It’s no substitute for an electronic stud finder, but it seems like a great go-to tool for quick sensing or verification tasks.
The plastic surface that glides across the wall feels like it could be a little rough on delicate surfaces, but that’s nothing a small strip of tape can’t fix.
Priced at $10, the Studpop is also nicely priced for DIYers who don’t necessarily want to spend $20+ on an electronic stud finder just to hang a shelf every now and then.
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Here is a quick video from Studpop that shows how it works:
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Thank you to Studpop for providing the review sample unconditionally. Review samples are typically given away, donated, or retained for benchmark and comparison purposes.
Yadda
This is really neat. They should market this to women and DIYers. Even better they could add it to a kit with hangers etc… The marketing possibilities for a simple gadget like this are endless.
But its me!
Sounds cool, but what about the Franklin stud sensor? I finally sprung for one this week, using some credit card reward fun money, and have to say I like it so far. Worlds better than the 20 year old Zircon that will be gifted to my oldest at some point (so hard to part with tools). Best of all, the Franklin does not have the felt backing that makes a horrible sound as it passes along drywall. Granted, the Franklin is closer to $50, but worth a mention.
Sandy Sandstone
I know that the Franklin is probably the best (electronic) one out there but I have a hard time paying $50 for something that doesn’t work any better than something that’s $10 that doesn’t need batteries and can fit in my pocket.