A magnetic stud finder and a level in one tool
Electronic stud finders need batteries, need calibration, and still guess. The StudPoP On the Level skips all of that. It uses rare earth magnets to find the actual nails and screws fastened into the studs behind your wall, so you’re locking onto real metal, not a reading.
When a magnet finds a fastener, the popper snaps straight out with a click. You see it and you hear it. The magnets pull through sheetrock, plaster, tile, and wood lath, which makes it a good fit for old walls. Two magnetic contact points cover more ground as you slide it along.
The 9″ body is also a spirit level, with horizontal and plumb vials, so once you’ve marked the stud you can set whatever you’re hanging dead straight without switching tools. Available in blue, red, yellow, and green.
Frequently asked questions
How does the StudPoP stud finder work?
It uses rare earth magnets to find the actual nails and screws fastened into the studs behind your wall, so you lock onto real metal instead of a reading. When a magnet finds a fastener, the popper snaps straight out with a click, so you see it and you hear it. No batteries and no calibration.
Does a magnetic stud finder work on plaster and lath walls?
Yes. The magnets pull through sheetrock, plaster, tile, and wood lath, which makes it a good fit for old walls. Two magnetic contact points cover more ground as you slide it along the wall.
Is the StudPoP also a level?
Yes. The 9″ body is a spirit level with horizontal and plumb vials, so once you have marked the stud you can set whatever you are hanging dead straight without switching tools. It comes in blue, red, yellow, and green.
Working on old plaster walls? These guides from The Craftsman Blog show you how to find a stud where ordinary finders fail.
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How to Find a Stud in Plaster Walls
Electronic stud finders are useless in plaster-and-lath walls — they beep everywhere and nowhere. Scott shares reliable ways to find real studs using magnets and test holes. A magnetic finder is one of the tools that actually works here.
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How To: Find Studs in a Plaster Wall
If you own an old house, you've probably learned the hard way that stud finders are useless in plaster. Scott shares time-tested tricks that actually locate studs. A magnetic finder makes the job far easier.