The StudBuddy

The Original StudBuddy® is one of those tools that proves simple can be better. Instead of relying on electronics or batteries, it uses powerful magnets to locate the screws or nails attached to wall studs, making it incredibly easy to find studs accurately. It's compact, lightweight, and fits comfortably in your hand. I was able to locate studs in drywall within seconds, and the strong magnets held securely once they found a fastener, giving me confidence before drilling or mounting shelves, TVs, and picture frames. There's no need to worry about calibration or false readings like some electronic stud finders. The durable construction and Made in the USA quality are noticeable, and the fact that it requires no batteries means it's always ready to use. It's also small enough to keep in a toolbox or kitchen drawer without taking up space. If you're looking for a dependable, affordable stud finder that's quick, accurate, and hassle-free, the StudBuddy is an excellent choice. It's a must-have tool for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and professionals alike.

So much better than an electronic stud finder. Simple concept - strong magnet sticks to the drywall screws...very well in fact. It only took me about 5 seconds to find a stud vs others I tried that were hit and miss. Purchased this one to help our son find a stud to mount his TV to the wall. Told him to keep it and got another for myself. I had one of the old school battery operated ones that you slide across the wall and the little led lit up when it detected a stud. Sometimes it worked, sometimes not. This is definitely a more accurate way to do it. I know - it doesn't work on some wall surfaces, but most homes built around us in the last 30 years have drywall...and we aren't planning on moving into a house without drywall anytime soon, so worth the money.

I have not found a good inexpensive stud finder until now. This works great. It finds the screw or nail that is hidden in the wall. I will never work without it again.

If you are tired of electronic stud finders beeping wildly and giving you false readings, this simple magnetic tool is an absolute lifesaver. I stuck a banana to the wall in the photo for scale—and fortunately, you don't need batteries to figure out there's no metal behind it. You simply sweep this little plastic block in an S-pattern across the drywall until the rare earth magnets violently snap onto a drywall screw, identifying the exact center of the stud every single time. WHAT EXCELS: • It is completely foolproof, requires zero batteries, and works perfectly on drywall, plaster, and lath where electronic scanners completely fail. • It hangs freely on the wall once it finds a screw, keeping your hands free to grab a drill or a pencil. THE CATCH: • While this original version is fantastic, I highly suggest spending a few extra dollars to upgrade to the StudBuddy V2. The V2 includes a built-in bubble level, which saves you the massive headache of trying to juggle a separate level, a pencil, and the stud finder all at once while hanging shelves. THE BOTTOM LINE: A brilliant, battery-free way to find studs with 100% accuracy, though the newer version with a built-in level is a much better all-in-one tool.

So simple, so effective. I have a house with plaster and laths instead of drywall. This apparently means normal stud finders won't work as well or even not at all. But why need a fancy device with lights and a screen when a good ol' strong magnet does the trick. It's compact, easy to use, and accomplishes exactly what a stud finder 4 times the price does, at least for finding studs. Great value, great tool. The only drawback is you can't point it at yourself and make it beep. What will dads do.

This little stud finder works fantastic to find drywall srews to show you the styd line. Needs no batteries that will die when you most need your tool. Worked great by just gently gliding on the wall and it just sticks on any metal screw or object behind the sheetrock.

Great idea, works well. Much easier to find studs than other styles.

The product works. But be careful how you remove it. The glue holding it together failed and the plastic top and bottom separated exposing the magnets. They are not glued in. The magnets literally jumped out and pinched one of my fingers and I couldn't get them apart because they are really, really strong.

Genuinely simple product that works. Used it to find studs behind drywall to hang flat screen TV. No battery required. No hit and miss. Just a simple magnet that finds every nail in the wall.

Funciona perfecto para localizar tornillos y clavos en tabla roca. Su simplicidad es muy buena, solo un imán fuerte y cumple sin problemas.

Lo recomiendo al 100% excelente calidad de producto.

Funciona perfecto para localizar los perfiles en las paredes de pladur

I initially had in mind to make a floating desk, its all over tiktok and i really wanted to try it out, but this thing doesnt detect the screws in my wall, i dont think its strong enough and i have no idea how it works perfectly for others.