Zircon StudSensor i65 Center-Finding Stud Finder with DVD How-To Guide
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Zircon StudSensor i65 Center-Finding Stud Finder with DVD How-To Guide
Customer Review: Didn't work for me
Summary: 1 Stars
I was looking forward to receiving this stud finder as I've been waiting to hang my plasma on the wall for too long a time. It arrived in the usual plastic packaging, you know the type, where you have to use a sharp knife to open it and almost end up losing a digit in the process.
Once safely opened, I put it to task straight away. I watched the dvd that came with it to see how to use it to maximum effect - the dvd was ok but more of a gimmick than particularly useful. The only real thing I learnt was to 'double-click' on the button to choose a stronger scan depth.
I placed the i65 near to where I thought a stud would be (based on where an electrical outlet was) and began scanning. First use picked up the edge of a stud, then the center, the laser flashed and the alarm sounded. Great, I thought. That was so easy. Almost too easy. For piece of mind I decided to check for the same stud but approach it from the other side. Again, I started near to where I thought the stud would be and started sliding... SLOWLY. It picked up an edge and then the center again.
Unfortunately, this time the center was about four inches to the right of where the first stud was found. For the next 45 mins or so I spent time trying to find the dead center of the studs needed to hang my flat-screened behemoth. Each time with a different result. In the end I gave up on it and decided to use the old "pilot hole and coat hanger wire" method. This was far messier but much faster and provided me with comfort, safe in the knowledge that I was actually hanging my precious baby on solid wood rather then weak drywall. Something of a necessity when living in anywhere near the San Andreas Fault.
Some other, seperate issues I found were that the unit itself could be easily tilted in either direction whilst scanning so that it ended up not scanning flush against the wall. This had a considerable effect on the scanning result. Also, I found that if you place your other hand on the top of the unit whilst scanning, to try and steady the tilting issue mentioned above, then this would also affect the scan result. Not good.
Reading some of the other reviews, it looks like people have difficulty with textured walls and/or thick dry wall. I have both of these so it looks like I may have to try and return this. Can I really be bothered finding out how to return this for the sake of $30 or will I just keep it in the bottom of the toolbox?
Before you buy this I'd suggest you check if you have thicker than normal walls and to also consider the wall texture you will be scanning.
Customer Review: Don't waste your money on the Zircon i65 stud finder
Summary: 1 Stars
After trying every conceivable way to make this stud finder work reliably, I've given up. Even on paper thin walls the performance is erratic at best and on old construction where you really need a reliable stud finder.... it's just plain useless. After reading the 4 and 5 star reviews that state how good the unit is, I can only surmise that I purchased a bad one !Customer Review: EXCELLENT product
Summary: 5 Stars
This thing REALLY works !!!!!!
I have a few partially exposed walls covered with plaster and paneling so I was able to visually verify it's accuracy. It was DEAD ON CENTER every time.
I had purchased a cheaper Zircon called the "SS Pro" model for $19.97 from Home Depot 3 weeks ago and returned it because I proved it to be 1" off in either direction 100% of the time using the method I mentioned above.
I just ordered 2 more of the Zircon i65 Onestep Models (# 61960) for my 2 sons as birthday gifts. It's well worth the money !!!
Have a Great Day !!!
Stan
Customer Review: Ended up returning the item
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this for my father-in-law for Father's Day. He was so excited to use it. We tried it on an area we knew there was a stud and it didn't detect the stud. At that point he was disappointed and was pretty much done with the product. I ended up returning it. I know this item worked well for many people, but it didn't work for us. Part of the reason I chose it was because of the positive reviews and the fact that the company answered some of the concerns via the comment section.Customer Review: Fair to good. Several readings required.
Summary: 3 Stars
Not too consistent in readings. Have to go over the same spot about 3 times to get a fairly accurate idea of where the stud actually is. I am talking about smooth wallboard walls in a newer house. If I take readings about 2' higher then where it says the stud is, it sometimes is several inches off from the original reading below it.