Stud Finder

[Oiva]

Hi folks!
The subject title should be "wall mounting a tv" but I thought "stud finder" should grab the attention of a few more of ye! I've bought a new T.v and I want to mount it on the wall but despite all attempts to find the joint/stud, all I'm left with is a wall so completely dotted with X marks that if you should take a step back and close one eye you can see the Mona Lisa. I live in a Rintamamiestalo and so my only option is to attach the T.v to a joint/stud.
So, if you know how I can locate a "stud finder" ( I'm a joints man meself) I'd be very grateful. Can I hire from Rami rent or any others up in Tampere? What is stud finder in Finnish? Theres one fer ye!!
Thanks a lot,
oipa.

[Mikie]

I'm right here!! (figured somebody would, so why not me?)

I've seen a few at Bauhaus for sale, not too expensive. can't imagine renting something that costs under 50€.

The other option is take a nail and a hammer. Down low near the floor molding, tap the nail into the wall until it hits a stud. Measure the distance off the wall, and replicate it up near the TV. Small holes down near the molding are easy to patch and are not very noticeable.

Good luck.

[Oiva]

Thanks Mikie,
I had tried finding the studs through tapping nails behind the Molding/skirting boards but there was a solid piece of timber running all the way parallel to the floor behind the molding but it was a different kettle of fish higher up the wall. However I strolled into the local tool renters and there it was; a stud finder a.k.a "koolinkitutka" at 12 euros/day. Worked out well. The T.v. is were the Mona Lisa was and now the moomins look great again!! Cheers
oiva.

[raamv]

*Wow*.. wrong Stud in question!!
thought this was a weired question..that you wanna find Studs!!

[hanj]

Clas Ohlson has some nice gadget. Just this past week I was looking at a Black & Decker laser leveling tool and it comes with steel/wood/live wire detector...for 59euro....