Zircon 61960 Studsensor I65 Onestep Center Finding Stud Finder with "How To" Video Included

Customer Reviews

Good for the price

2008-01-25
This is a nice little (not so little, though) tool to have. I could find my studs with good accuracy. The drywalls in my house (5/8 inch thick) had a textured surface, so i used a manila folder on top while scanning (as said in the video manual). One problem i have seen so far is that if you press the stud finder lightly on the wall, it may not detect anything. You have to move it slow and pressed a little hard to the wall. But if i dont use any cardboard underneath while scanning, i dont have to press that hard.

I thought this device would tell me if it is a metal stud or wood stud. But this one does not have that feature. it will detect anything (metal or wood) underneath, but it wont tell you what is beneath the wall. for that, you have to buy the higher end models.

Works flawlessly.

2007-12-26
I was researching these things like crazy. Everytime I found a good one, there would be a review saying it sucked. I finally went into the nearby Lowes to see them in person.

Once there, I was just as lost. Then I noticed a display case Zircon had set up. They had a piece of drywall with a wooden stud behind it. Hanging below it dangled this Zircon unit begging to be tested. I ran it over the drywall and it found the stud every time. I did it at least 10 times and it gave perfect results. Even better, it shows you in 'real time' via the LCD display where the edges and center are. The LCD literally shows the stud moving across it while you slide the unit past the stud. When it reaches the center, it gives a loud beep and a red laser lights up showing you the exact center spot.

I bought it and headed home. I ran all over the house. It found studs every time. I should note my home was built in 1996 and contains smooth normal drywall and gypsum walls. I'm very satisfied with this simple studfinder.

Note: Move it slowly for best results.

Worthless

2008-06-02
I tried this in the store and it seemed to work great on the store demonstrator. I tried it at home on new drywall with 2 coats of paint and it did not work at all. The readings were irratic and not repeatable. I put up the drywall and so I have a good idea where the studs are. This thing was off by 4 inches or more on both the stud and the AC wiring.

The Price Is Right!

2008-05-20
I bought the i65 to see where the studs were in my wall so i could rip off the plywood (I live in a house built in about 1910 and remodeled around 1950 in a perpetually wet area, so there ain't no drywall) and repair the electrical connections to my washer and dryer. this thing is great at detecting electrical currents, which is GREAT, but when it comes to detecting studs through thick paint (or worse, plaster) covered plywood more than 3/4" thick, it's at a loss. Lucky it comes with a dvd, 'casue the instuctions suck. After watching the dvd (and cracking jokes about it and laughing the whole time)
it suggests using a thin piece of cardboard or chipboard to run the unit across while scanning. This totally works (when you use deepscan), but seems to affect accuracy. As a rough guide, it's awesome, but if you need to find a stud without destroying your wall, maybe the i500 (the model that turned me on to zircon) or a more advanced model is a better idea.

EXCELLENT product

2008-04-24
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

Adequate

2008-04-06
The sensor seems fine. I got it, and promptly used it. My shelf went up into studs the first time. It's too bad that it only senses to 1.5", but that's what the higher price range is for. I can't speak to using it in tricky circumstances, or if it ages poorly, but the first use was good....

Outstanding stud finder

2008-03-24
Having used plenty of the edge stud finders, I have to say that this center stud finder is what you want to use. I know that edge stud finders have their use, but I think most people are really looking to find the center of the stud. Remember to place on the wall before pressing the on button, so that it will calibrate to the wall.