[RE-wrenches] Milwaukee Sub Scanner versus Bosch D-Tect versus others?

[Chris Mason]

If you have access to the rafters, we clamp two welding magnets to the
rafter with a woodworkers clamp, and run another over the top. The magnets
are setup to repel, so the rafter is the low point between the magnets.

On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 9:02 AM, Matt Partymiller <
matt at solar-energy-solutions.com> wrote:

> We have tried a number of products.  The D-Tect is in amazing stud finder
> but did very little on shingle roofs.  The mechanism by which you run it
> across a surface is clearly not made for shingles.  It is basically a
> $1000 sculpture on the top shelf in our shop.
>
> I am still not aware of any great method for identifying rafters.
>
>
> On Sun, May 10, 2015 12:40 am, SES wrote:
> > Pleeeeease don't reply offlist.  I would kill for a rooftop rafter finder
> > that points to anything but me.
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >
> >> On May 9, 2015, at 11:42 AM, Mick Abraham <mick at abrahamsolar.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> Hello, Mechanix~
> >>
> >>
> >> "Sub Scanner" was mentioned a couple of seasons back so I wonder if
> >> those who "bought in" could "weigh in" with their opinions? My main
> >> goal is to scan through composition shingles and find the trusses for
> >> anchor points...with no goofs. Also I'd like to find wall studs when
> >> scanning through synthetic stucco & exterior rigid foam insulation.
> >>
> >> Bosch D-Tect 150 is a more costly version in this glorified "stud
> >> finder" category; that one seems to have a bigger display and no need
> >> for calibration. Could I get user opinions on that?
> >>
> >> ...and then DeWalt had their version which picked up some bad reviews
> >> and I think that was replaced with a new model so now I'm thoroughly
> >> confused but looking for installer opinions on these type products.
> >>
> >> Contact me "off List" if there's an extra scanner-gizmo available for
> >> purchase or for lease. Thanks in advance. The Wrench List is the Bomb!
> >>
> >> Mick Abraham, Proprietor
> >> www.abrahamsolar.com
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Chris Mason
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
Solar Design Engineer
Generac Generators Industrial technician

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