Here’s to Jamie, a true clean shaven honest worker if there were ever was one! I know Jamie is still recovering but he would have been a great asset in this video. Here’s to ya Jamie! We all all waiting for your return.
I install trim and the Franklin Sensor is hands down the best. No need to calibrate on the wall. Just press the tool against the wall and turn it on. The 11-13 led lights will illuminate to show where stud (s) are in the wall. Costco was selling this for a good price last time I checked. Wish you could have demonstrated yours in this video. It's a game changer. SHOUT OUT TO JAMIE!!!!
Tip 3 with the baseboard done the job for me, old 50s home so spotted them straight away, thank you very much, nice short informative video, you got a subscriber
I’d like to know the 20 people that always give every video a thumb down. I bet they’re the biggest cowards, especially when they down vote the videos about Jamie’s injuries/ updates. Thanks for all the videos and may Jamie’s recovery be speedy.
Perkins Builder Brothers you’re very welcome. If things get bad for Jaime in the future, don’t hesitate to set up another fund for him. I’m sure most of your YT family will rise to the occasion. God bless.
My phone has FLIR thermal imaging and I have used it to find studs Interior walls are easier to find studs in exterior walls with FLIR I have have used it to find water leaks as well Works beautifully
This is another example why “lock & key” builders, construct better homes‼️ They are conscience to these details because they have to work the next phase of the build. As you opined in the description, Yall know the reference point where layout began- plus Yall add tremendous amount of blocking‼️ After I shifted to all masonry; so many times the exterior sheeting or drywall on prefab fireplaces, was only nailed on corners and couple in middle‼️ When I started nailing metal lathe or wall ties; I was actually securing the sheeting to the house ( we actually nail lathe and wall ties to studs). We found the un-nailed sheeting 1st as we put felt paper up before the lathe/ties- yes, paper nailed to studs w/simplex nails. That gave a true pattern where studs were for wire/ ties. Many fireplaces,! I would strip down to studs and reframed ( depending on artistic design) to insure my quality of work. Blessings to YALL AND PRAYERS FOR FAMILIES/ JAMIE‼️👈🏻👴🏻🌹 Blessed Mother’s Day🌹🙏‼️
MAGNETS! YOU GENIUS! That worked for me, stud finder I got was broken, it wouldn't beep for any studs, even one that was visible on a different wall. This magnet trick worked flawless!
Exceptional video! The best I've seen for stud finding and the lighthearted humour makes it extra entertaining. I tried the strong magnet idea before and it did not always work for me but when you talked about the nails in the baseboard I put two and two together and ran the magnets along the baseboard to find the nails and the studs and it works perfectly! The tapping technique is pretty good too once I get used to it. Thanks so much again!
All good tips for drywall; most will not work on plaster walls (at least in the 2 plaster-walled houses I've lived in). I recently bought some strong magnets to find studs in my plaster walls but no dice. Where the lath is exposed they will stick to the nails like glue, but through 1/2 inch plaster the nails are invisible. Stud finders work every once in a while, but mostly they're confused and beep and freak out with the "start over" signal. The only sure-fire way I've found to find studs is the method in the beginning of the video, which I call the "drive-by" method. Just guess where you think a stud is (measuring 16" off a corner and hoping you get lucky, or using the outlet trick) and drill (or nail) a small hole through the wall to see if you hit a stud. If so, mark and measure 16" away and repeat. If not, move the drill over about 1/2" and drill another hole. Keep going until you hit a stud. This method can be ugly! And scare your partner that you're destroying the crib! But if you're looking for studs that means you probly fina do some more damage anyway - cut into the wall to install outlets, attach something heavy to the wall, etc. In which case you may need to do some touch-up spackling/painting anyway. So hit the drive-by holes while you're at it, sand and slap some touchup paint on 'em, and no one will know you were there!
I’m an electrician working on commercial sites so metal studs are the norm. Another way I know to find the stud when screws are used is to crumble some fine steel wool over the wall. The screws become magnetized as they are driven resulting in the fine steel dust adhering to it. Also carry a cow magnet on a piece of masons string. It will find the metal stud through the drywall. Doesn’t need to find the screw. If you can fin a big enough cow magnet I’ve seen it work through double 5/8” drywall. Keep up the great tips. Been enjoying your videos
I’ve never been able to use the tapping method but I was able to find them this time using the magnet, so tyvm for that! Oh, and btw…you’re so cute💕 Watching you made this video that much more enjoyable🙂
Thx so much. My dad is a retired contractor. His answers are resolute… 1- “use a tape measure - there are 16 inches between the studs” 2- “u can hear it when u tap on the wall” 3- “well for your house, they did a shoddy building it, surprised u can’t see the cracks & seams in the craftsmanship- use a level” 🤭🤦🏽♀️. Thx for this video. I’ll try the magnet as I hv several tape measures.
I haven't really used the magnetic great tip. I am excellent at tapping and finding studs very old houses can be very misleading though all the lathe and nails and screws that have been used over the decades can be a real bummer. I have used the flashlight technique a time or two though!! Prayers for Jaime love your videos sometimes especially when I can't get out of bed you really put a smile on my face and help me not be a grumpy butthead. Tool video bit me again bought a new Bosch 3 1/4 planer the other half was waiting for me to wake up to tell me I had several packages I pointed to the video blamed on it bit me again can't wait until I can get out of bed again to try it out even though I just bought a new Dewalt a couple months ago.
What if the drill nail doesn't want to go all the way in? does that mean it isn't a stud? I had put floating shelfs and well i had to improvise and looks like i used super glue and tape to put them up
Perkin, these techniques are great; nevertheless, my house was built in the 1960s and building with drywall wasn’t the ideal material….they used plaster. How do you find studs on a plastered wall?
After using that model I'll never go back to the smaller vertical type stud finders. It has a few quirks though. I have a few tips for the Franklin, always keep good batteries in it. I always slide it horizontally to find the stud (obviously) but I take it one step further and I slow down, then I slide it until the next light appears and the third light over that was previously on disappears to insure I am marking the dead center of a stud. I've used it to find studs when doing vinyl siding locating studs through 7/16 OSB and when installing baseboard, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, you name it. It does however LOCATE PIPES in your common 2x4 interior wall. Be very conscious of this when installing baseboard & cabinets. Typically after you locate the next stud you'll realize "hey that's not on the normal layout..."
My own method, never seen elsewhere: get a long hat pin and narrow nosed pliers. Estimate by tapping or other method. Grip the pin shaft a 1/2" from the point with the pliers, push it into the wall at 1/2" intervals along the estimated location. It's easy to push in and the hole is tiny compared to any nail.
I went to a place to install some new shelves and benches one day and when I removed the old cupboard there was about 30 holes on the wall behind it where they’d been randomly drilling to find fixing points
Perkins Builder Brothers hope Jamie is mending well. I very stupidly stuck hand in a thicknesser a couple of years back luckily only lost my finger prints
Much like you, if we're doing stuff that requires a stud finder, going and finding the guy using it every time is annoying. I bought a little cheap one I keep I'm my belt, but it's not very accurate and has seen better days. Also the framers we use aren't the best, so finding 1 stud doesn't guarantee the next one will be 16 inches lol. I've Never heard of the magnet or flashlight technique. My torpedo does have a magnet so I'll gave to try this out. But I have become somewhat of a master of the finger tap technique lol.
I like all the so many inches on center is a stud, or drywall nails/screws every 12” (if any at all) haha that shit doesn’t matter at least in Vegas. I’ve also seen houses with a random outlet boxes just hanging out in drywall
I’ve used that magnet trick for years--it’s probably the best method there is.I can also use the sound method pretty successfully too.Im in the Custom Window treatment business and I install some insanely heavy items on walls that absolutely must be into framing but the layout of where my brackets need to be doesn’t always allow for using 16” center placement--that’s when I pull out the 5-6” deck screws and go looking for the sheathing.There are a handful of high end builders I do work for who have made my life extremely easy--they line ALL the walls with 1/2” plywood and it’s like a dream--every screws a home run.
Perkins Builder Brothers thanks. Tried that but apparently they used an irregular pattern. I took the tub insert out. Marked the nails. Drew lines that extended above the insert. Reinstalled the insert. Drilled the hole in the marble and hit air.....but thanks for answering so quickly
I use 2 magnets and a string to swing it back and forth. I have many so I just mark them with magnets. Also some people knock till it sounds solid. (Then magnets)...
Now, how do you find a stud on an old plaster wall? I tried running a magnet it sticks to nothing and the outlet is on the very bottom of the baseboard.
By far the best stud finder video I've watched. Now I need to find an actual "Stud" 😍
The flashlight technique is new for me. Thanks! Now I'll spend Mother's Day running around with a flashlight yelling "Aha....a stud" :)
Thank you so much for this video. I have two stud finders to no avail. I was about to go out and buy another one. Your methods work like a charm.
The using your magnetic level trick is genius! I never thought about that. Great video!
But what if it’s an electrical wire?
verify with 12/16 inch rule and there should be more nails on one stud. You're going to mess up sometimes and that becomes your experience.
Here’s to Jamie, a true clean shaven honest worker if there were ever was one!
I know Jamie is still recovering but he would have been a great asset in this video.
Here’s to ya Jamie! We all all waiting for your return.
I install trim and the Franklin Sensor is hands down the best. No need to calibrate on the wall. Just press the tool against the wall and turn it on. The 11-13 led lights will illuminate to show where stud (s) are in the wall. Costco was selling this for a good price last time I checked. Wish you could have demonstrated yours in this video. It's a game changer. SHOUT OUT TO JAMIE!!!!
Your video helps with putting a TV up. Didn't know the outlet. ThNk you so much!!!!
this is the one am trying now
THIS FR SAVED ME!!! LEXIE BRASHER CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH. THE FIT CHECKS HAVENT BEEN AS HARD AS THEY ARE NOW
I love your magnet tip! You saved me from having to download a sketchy app on my phone. Awesome advice! Thanks so much!!!!
Tip 3 with the baseboard done the job for me, old 50s home so spotted them straight away, thank you very much, nice short informative video, you got a subscriber
Wow. That light trick is cool! I can see where the nails are, really clearly. Thanks! 😊
I’d like to know the 20 people that always give every video a thumb down. I bet they’re the biggest cowards, especially when they down vote the videos about Jamie’s injuries/ updates.
Thanks for all the videos and may Jamie’s recovery be speedy.
Thanks BRO! I appreciate it
Perkins Builder Brothers you’re very welcome. If things get bad for Jaime in the future, don’t hesitate to set up another fund for him. I’m sure most of your YT family will rise to the occasion.
God bless.
My phone has FLIR thermal imaging and I have used it to find studs
Interior walls are easier to find studs in exterior walls with FLIR
I have have used it to find water leaks as well
Works beautifully
This is another example why “lock & key” builders, construct better homes‼️
They are conscience to these details because they have to work the next phase of the build. As you opined in the description, Yall know the reference point where layout began- plus Yall add tremendous amount of blocking‼️
After I shifted to all masonry; so many times the exterior sheeting or drywall on prefab fireplaces, was only nailed on corners and couple in middle‼️ When I started nailing metal lathe or wall ties; I was actually securing the sheeting to the house ( we actually nail lathe and wall ties to studs). We found the un-nailed sheeting 1st as we put felt paper up before the lathe/ties- yes, paper nailed to studs w/simplex nails. That gave a true pattern where studs were for wire/ ties.
Many fireplaces,! I would strip down to studs and reframed ( depending on artistic design) to insure my quality of work.
Blessings to YALL AND PRAYERS FOR FAMILIES/ JAMIE‼️👈🏻👴🏻🌹
Blessed Mother’s Day🌹🙏‼️
Thank you! Don't know why I never thought of the magnet method, life saver (or atleast aggravation saver)!
Oh wow thanks. I never 💯 trust stuf finders because they have been wrong. The light trick worked for me.
MAGNETS! YOU GENIUS! That worked for me, stud finder I got was broken, it wouldn't beep for any studs, even one that was visible on a different wall. This magnet trick worked flawless!
Oh my God! You are a genius. I would have never thought of the magnet or the light trick. That was awesome! Thank you. :)
The magnet trick totally worked!! Thank you!
Exceptional video! The best I've seen for stud finding and the lighthearted humour makes it extra entertaining. I tried the strong magnet idea before and it did not always work for me but when you talked about the nails in the baseboard I put two and two together and ran the magnets along the baseboard to find the nails and the studs and it works perfectly! The tapping technique is pretty good too once I get used to it. Thanks so much again!
my god your methods are so good! I found it with a magnet right away!!!! more than Genius!
Good tips, especially the magnet and flashlight. Going to have to try both.
Hoping Jaime is doing ok
All good tips for drywall; most will not work on plaster walls (at least in the 2 plaster-walled houses I've lived in). I recently bought some strong magnets to find studs in my plaster walls but no dice. Where the lath is exposed they will stick to the nails like glue, but through 1/2 inch plaster the nails are invisible. Stud finders work every once in a while, but mostly they're confused and beep and freak out with the "start over" signal.
The only sure-fire way I've found to find studs is the method in the beginning of the video, which I call the "drive-by" method. Just guess where you think a stud is (measuring 16" off a corner and hoping you get lucky, or using the outlet trick) and drill (or nail) a small hole through the wall to see if you hit a stud. If so, mark and measure 16" away and repeat. If not, move the drill over about 1/2" and drill another hole. Keep going until you hit a stud. This method can be ugly! And scare your partner that you're destroying the crib! But if you're looking for studs that means you probly fina do some more damage anyway - cut into the wall to install outlets, attach something heavy to the wall, etc. In which case you may need to do some touch-up spackling/painting anyway. So hit the drive-by holes while you're at it, sand and slap some touchup paint on 'em, and no one will know you were there!
I've got a stick with a magnet that I glued on the end. Works awesome. Thanks for the videos guys.
I’m an electrician working on commercial sites so metal studs are the norm. Another way I know to find the stud when screws are used is to crumble some fine steel wool over the wall. The screws become magnetized as they are driven resulting in the fine steel dust adhering to it. Also carry a cow magnet on a piece of masons string. It will find the metal stud through the drywall. Doesn’t need to find the screw. If you can fin a big enough cow magnet I’ve seen it work through double 5/8” drywall. Keep up the great tips. Been enjoying your videos
The magnet worked perfect! Thanks 😊
I love you guys' little sketch inserts you do. Like the one here where Jason takes the stud finder.
Good tips. Saves having to patch all the nail holes after looking for that elusive stud.
I’ve never been able to use the tapping method but I was able to find them this time using the magnet, so tyvm for that! Oh, and btw…you’re so cute💕 Watching you made this video that much more enjoyable🙂
Thank you so much, for posting this video. This was great
You can also use a hairdryer. Drag it along the wall and when you hear the pitch change it is on a stud.
Didn't know to use magnets. Luckily I had some that were strong enough to get through. Thanks!
fantastic content with humor!!!! Love it!!!!
Thx so much. My dad is a retired contractor. His answers are resolute… 1- “use a tape measure - there are 16 inches between the studs” 2- “u can hear it when u tap on the wall” 3- “well for your house, they did a shoddy building it, surprised u can’t see the cracks & seams in the craftsmanship- use a level” 🤭🤦🏽♀️. Thx for this video. I’ll try the magnet as I hv several tape measures.
Thank you for all of the stud jokes! Funny, fast, helpful... what more could we ask for?!
I haven't really used the magnetic great tip. I am excellent at tapping and finding studs very old houses can be very misleading though all the lathe and nails and screws that have been used over the decades can be a real bummer. I have used the flashlight technique a time or two though!! Prayers for Jaime love your videos sometimes especially when I can't get out of bed you really put a smile on my face and help me not be a grumpy butthead.
Tool video bit me again bought a new Bosch 3 1/4 planer the other half was waiting for me to wake up to tell me I had several packages I pointed to the video blamed on it bit me again can't wait until I can get out of bed again to try it out even though I just bought a new Dewalt a couple months ago.
Very well done. Liked and subscribed
I wasn't expecting to get a laugh out of this video, thanks guys 😂
The magnet 1 is the best one to me and helped me find the stud thanks 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
The magnet solution worked! thanks so much !
Haha!!! That very first technique in the Intro, nail every quarter inch 😂 yeah, totally me.
i find a paradiddle always works!!! love your videos!! x
Bro you look like Murr from
Impractical Jokers specially on 3:07
Magnet one was awesome. Thank you!
Love this I’ll try the wall socket way. This video was funny too!
thank you so much i spent two hours to searching with studs finder to dam find the studs but on magnet finally easy find it thank you
Wonderful ideas . Thank you, great show
Awesome and valuable Sir!
Great video!
Excellent! Thanks for this. Just what I needed to know.
Great video! Thanks
Best stud finding video on UA-cam.
Heard those paradiddles!
Great video! Thank you!
Any advice on finding studs in Knotty Pine T&G?
Brilliant, so easy I now know what I'm doing
What if the drill nail doesn't want to go all the way in? does that mean it isn't a stud? I had put floating shelfs and well i had to improvise and looks like i used super glue and tape to put them up
Thanks for these tips and thanks for sharing with us.
Amazing video thanks for sharing my favorite method is the tapping method
Perkin, these techniques are great; nevertheless, my house was built in the 1960s and building with drywall wasn’t the ideal material….they used plaster. How do you find studs on a plastered wall?
same. i just tried each method, including the nail one. the wife is pissed, send help.
Yes how???
Great tips man.keep them coming!!
Great info.Get well Jamie
Is that Franklin stud finder the best one to use in your opinion?
After using that model I'll never go back to the smaller vertical type stud finders. It has a few quirks though. I have a few tips for the Franklin, always keep good batteries in it. I always slide it horizontally to find the stud (obviously) but I take it one step further and I slow down, then I slide it until the next light appears and the third light over that was previously on disappears to insure I am marking the dead center of a stud. I've used it to find studs when doing vinyl siding locating studs through 7/16 OSB and when installing baseboard, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, you name it. It does however LOCATE PIPES in your common 2x4 interior wall. Be very conscious of this when installing baseboard & cabinets. Typically after you locate the next stud you'll realize "hey that's not on the normal layout..."
@@nicpedia2432 thanks for the heads up
Ah, i used the magnet trick! It worked!!!
Great tips! Always learning something new.
If youre using a magnet, how do you know its not a metal pipe that its sticking to?
You’ll find out after drilling if it’s wet or not😅
Now do “finding a stud in lathe and plaster”.
Eric you’re the man dude! Thanks for helping a noob like me.
All i can say is not all heros dont wear capes👍🏽
My own method, never seen elsewhere: get a long hat pin and narrow nosed pliers. Estimate by tapping or other method. Grip the pin shaft a 1/2" from the point with the pliers, push it into the wall at 1/2" intervals along the estimated location. It's easy to push in and the hole is tiny compared to any nail.
great video
I went to a place to install some new shelves and benches one day and when I removed the old cupboard there was about 30 holes on the wall behind it where they’d been randomly drilling to find fixing points
Clint Jones haha! That’s one way to do it
Perkins Builder Brothers hope Jamie is mending well. I very stupidly stuck hand in a thicknesser a couple of years back luckily only lost my finger prints
Grreat work. Hope your brother is back soon baby. Woohoo
Great tips! Thank you! Love your channel!
#5 worked for me!
10 out of 10 guys that have used a stud finder have put the stud finder on their chest and made a beeping noise.
Super helpful thank you
Much like you, if we're doing stuff that requires a stud finder, going and finding the guy using it every time is annoying. I bought a little cheap one I keep I'm my belt, but it's not very accurate and has seen better days. Also the framers we use aren't the best, so finding 1 stud doesn't guarantee the next one will be 16 inches lol. I've Never heard of the magnet or flashlight technique. My torpedo does have a magnet so I'll gave to try this out. But I have become somewhat of a master of the finger tap technique lol.
Tysm I wish I found this video before I drilled 20 holes in the wall.
NAILED IT!
Thank you. I found mine by the switch box.
I like all the so many inches on center is a stud, or drywall nails/screws every 12” (if any at all) haha that shit doesn’t matter at least in Vegas. I’ve also seen houses with a random outlet boxes just hanging out in drywall
subbed within a minute into the video awesome shit guys!
But how do I know if the stud is horizontal or vertical?
I’ve used that magnet trick for years--it’s probably the best method there is.I can also use the sound method pretty successfully too.Im in the Custom Window treatment business and I install some insanely heavy items on walls that absolutely must be into framing but the layout of where my brackets need to be doesn’t always allow for using 16” center placement--that’s when I pull out the 5-6” deck screws and go looking for the sheathing.There are a handful of high end builders I do work for who have made my life extremely easy--they line ALL the walls with 1/2” plywood and it’s like a dream--every screws a home run.
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Any ideas for finding studs behind cultured marble?
I would try finding studs somewhere on down the wall. Figure out what layout they are on and try to use layout to locate the studs behind the marble.
Perkins Builder Brothers thanks. Tried that but apparently they used an irregular pattern. I took the tub insert out. Marked the nails. Drew lines that extended above the insert. Reinstalled the insert. Drilled the hole in the marble and hit air.....but thanks for answering so quickly
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Thanks King
Thanks for the help
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Thanks a lot for making teaching recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health to all of you.
Any tips on finding studs from the exterior through a brick facade?
Mind if I ask why?
There is quite a distance from the brick to the point of actually going into a stud.
@@ajs96350 Yep. For lagging into the framing when hanging a ledger board
What brand is the level with the strong magnet?
Milwaukee
I love that y’all have fun with this shit fr lol
This really helped! So simple and smart!
Awesome video thank you!
Is there any way I can figure out if my apartment has wood vs. metal studs?
Magnet.
I use 2 magnets and a string to swing it back and forth. I have many so I just mark them with magnets. Also some people knock till it sounds solid. (Then magnets)...
I've been using an earth magnet for years and it works all the time.
Very... enlightening!
Thanks a bunch!!!
Now, how do you find a stud on an old plaster wall? I tried running a magnet it sticks to nothing and the outlet is on the very bottom of the baseboard.