The Original StudBuddy® Magnetic Stud Finder Tool - Made in the USA - Easy to Use Stud Finder Magnet - No Batteries Required - Powerful Magnet Stud Finder - Wall Stud Finder for Drywall and Wood

Okay, I’m a diy guy. I have about 5 stud finders in my toolbox and some were pricey. Always had problems. Watched a YouTube recently and saw these. I suppose they have been around forever? They just glom on to the drywall nails in studs. So easy. I love them. So positively easy and cheap. HIGHLY recommended for new diy’ers.

I own a fancy version of a studfinder that has failed me all too many times. Got sick and tired of patching holes in my drywall where there were no studs. This works perfectly, is a fraction of the cost of the fancy battery operated ones, and I love how it stays on the wall once a nail/screw in a stud is found! Bonus: easy to find in my tool bag, since the magnet sticks to almost everything! 🤣 Proves to me once again that keeping things simple can be a beautiful thing. Happy customer.

The StudBuddy Magnetic Stud Finder is a straightforward, reliable tool that gets the job done without any fuss. Its simplicity is its strongest feature—no batteries or complicated settings required. Just glide it along the wall, and the strong magnet quickly identifies screws or nails in studs. I’ve used it for hanging shelves and artwork, and it’s consistently pinpointed studs behind drywall and wood paneling.I appreciate that it’s made in the USA and feels durable in hand. While it won’t replace electronic stud finders for heavy-duty projects, it’s perfect for quick tasks and avoids the frustration of false readings. For anyone needing an affordable, no-nonsense tool for everyday household use, the StudBuddy delivers.

Exactly as described. Worked well. Good value.

This is a straightforward and effective tool. Now that I have one, I want to kick myself for not building my own with a few rare-earth magnets and scrap wood. However, the past is past. As for the product, it works well and makes it hard to screw up and miss a stud. I am happy to have them for various projects rather than fiddle with a higher-tech option that often fails to work right.

If you’re just looking to locate the metal screws indicating a stud, and need none of the fancy features of electronic devices, this is impossible to. beat for the price. It’s just a very strong magnet in an easy-to-use form factor.

The media could not be loaded. Tested the StudBuddy Plus - StudyBuddy - Kreg Magnetic Stud Finder with LaserWeight 1 Lightest to 3 Heaviest1-StudBuddy2-StudBuddy Plus3-Kreg ManeticSize 1 Smallest to 3 Biggest1- StudBuddy2-StudBuddy Plus3-Kreg with LaserFeatures 1 Most to 3 Least1-kreg with level and laser2-StudBuddy Plus with level3-StudBuddy plainPrice 1 lowest to 3 highest1- StudBuddy $9.992-StudBuddy Plus $16.993-Kreg with Laser $29.00Thoughts:Kregs level and laser are a game changer IF the weight was reduced or the magnets are stronger. Do not waste your time or money as you will not keep it on the wall. It simply does not stick as it’s too heavy for the magnets. 0-1 starsStudBuddy Plus is great with the level and the magnets hold it to the wall even though it’s the largest out of all the 3. If you need the level it’s worth the upgrade from the original StudBuddy. 4 stars only because of the price point. $7 more because of a level?StudBuddy is the lightest and smallest out of the three and attaches to the wall the most. If you are looking for an easy stud finder with no bells or whistles get this and you will not regret it. 5 stars great tool to have.

I have to return these and I am SAD!!! I knew the reviews were good; but info needs to be shared that if you have plaster walls (and mine are likely plaster/lath), these stud finders won’t work. I found other metal couplings (or whatever) near door jams, but it could not find the studs. Tried for over 30 min, and slid them over the entire wall. Nothing. Magnets are not strong enough to detect nail heads through plaster/lath. So while I think they are likely very good for normal carpentry, probably not the best if you have plaster walls.