Irwin 6041705CD Strait-Line 150 Live Wire in Wall Sensor

Irwin : Tools & Hardware

Main Features

Accuscan technology is specifically calibrated for finding studs behind drywall, paneling or tile up to 1-1/2 inches thick
Auto marking means no more pencil marks for cleaner surfaces
Automatic on/off with surface contact for quick detection
LCD screen shows exact location of stud as tool is moved over the surface for pinpoint accuracy
Identifies metal studs and warns of live A/C wiring for safer electrical work and shelving

Product Description

Identifies metal studs and warns of live A/C wiring for safer electrical work and shelving. Finds studs behind drywall, paneling, or tile up to 1-1/2" thick. Auto marking for cleaner surfaces. Automatic on/off with surface contact for quick detection. LCD screen shows exact location of stud as tool is moved over the surface for pinpoint accuracy.

Back when the first stud finders came out, we thought they were the greatest thing since sliced bread. But technology's brought those old stud finders into the 21st century, and here we have Strait-Line's Wall Scanner 150, aptly named because it does so much more than find studs-—it could save your life. Accuscan technology locates not just wood and metal studs, but live A/C wires and pipes behind three surfaces: drywall, paneling and tile. And funny how when your old stud finder lit up, you never had that pencil in hand to mark the stud's edge. You won't need one anymore, thanks to the clever built-in marking element on the Wall Scanner. Just press the button when the liquid crystal display indicates a stud and the unit beeps, and you'll get a clear mark. Since it runs on batteries, we think it was great of Strait-Line to give it automatic power on contact, and an integrated belt clip keeps the tool handy. Strait-Line left no room for improvement on this one. — Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Product Details

Title: Irwin 6041705CD Strait-Line 150 Live Wire in Wall Sensor
Sales Rank: 1897 in Tools
Manufacturer: Irwin, Model: 6041705CD
Item Dimensions: 11.38 x 2.5 x 5.38 inches, 0.5 pounds
Package Dimensions: 6.3 x 5.2 x 1.8 inches, 0.5 pounds

Customer Reviews

no better than the others: I've tried a number of different stud finders in different price ranges and from different manufacturers. This one worked no better than the others, which in a word is awful. It will "identify" a stud location on one pass and give no indication over that same location on the next pass. So if you don't mind playing "guess where the stud is" and punching… More reviews

Very Pleased: I used a friend's Zircon stud finder in February and did not like it. It gave sporadic indications, however it was their least expensive model and I don't know what kind of treatment it was subjected to before I used it (it was not new).
I bought the Straight-Line 150 LCD since it seemed to have the best overall reviews and it was… More reviews

Fuctional but not great: I was able to find studs, but it took alot of work. Had to check over and over to get an idea of where the studs were. Glad I don't have to use this thing professionally!… More reviews

Not that great: Despite the high praise heaped on this stud finder by some reviewers this stud finder is not that great (some reviews must be written by the manufacturer). The directions are poorly written and the device is unreliable. I found it difficult to use and no better than others. Look elsewhere for a single purpose device. More reviews

Seemed Like A Good Idea From A Distance: When my old stud finder finally stopped working, I looked around for a replacement. I definitely wanted one that had a hot wire sensor on it. The Strait-Line unit felt solid and got good reviews so I picked one up. It also had a separate On/Off switch that looked like it wouldn't get turned on in my tool bag like the side button ones… More reviews

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