Best tool for finding wood ,wires,metals behind plaster boards

[Mike Blair]

hayy whats the best tools for finding woods , cables , metals etc behind plaster bored im fed up of drilling a hole to find beams etc,

thanks guys -mike

 

[The Finch]

I got one of these when I was fitting my TV to wall, it's ok but can be hit and miss and a bit of a faf sometimes using

Stanley INT077355 Intellisensor Pro Stud Detector
http://amazon.co.uk/dp/B000Y8U2F6

 

[Resu]

Your knuckles!

 

[amlu]

little magnet for looking for wooden studs/ceiling joists... slide it over the wall it will stick to the screws/nails holding the board.

 

[shanky887614]

bradle is the best tool, doesn't make too much mess so quick to fill the holes as well

 

[telectrix]

never have problems finding cables with this:

 

[shanky887614]

never have problems finding cables with this:

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this never fails

 

[Mike Blair]

hahaha ^