CRAFTSMAN Stud Finder
- Stud Finder
- Plastic
- 1
- 1
- More reviewed than 80%
A durable edge-detecting finder that stands out for reading through wallpaper and fabric, at the cost of the center-point and live-wire features found on pricier models.
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How it ranks among the 10 stud finders we track
4.2★ across 23,800 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
23,800 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
3,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 10 stud finders we track - how the scorecard works · full stud finders data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Updated 8 days ago. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The CRAFTSMAN CMHT77633 is an edge-detecting stud finder with a 3/4 inch detection depth, built with a shock-resistant and water-resistant body and rated to work through wallpaper and fabric wall coverings.
CRAFTSMAN positions this as part of a small family of leveling and measuring tools, and the stud finder itself keeps to the basics: edge detection for wood and metal studs, plus a housing built to survive drops and moisture on a job site. Where a center-finding model marks the middle of a stud, this one is built to mark the edges instead.
- Edge detection for wood and metal
- Works through wallpaper and fabric
- Shock and water resistant body
- 3/4 inch detection depth
Who it's for
DIYers and light-duty contractors working on drywall that may be covered in wallpaper or fabric, who want a rugged, straightforward edge-finding tool. Less suited to anyone who specifically wants a center reading or wire detection, neither of which this model lists.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Reads through wallpaper and fabric coverings
- Detects both wood and metal stud edges
- Shock-resistant and water-resistant housing
- Finds stud edges only, not a center point
- No live wire detection listed
- 3/4 inch depth limit through drywall
Performance notes
The CMHT77633 uses edge detection, sweeping the sensor across the wall until it flags the point where a stud begins and ends, for both wood and metal studs at a depth of up to 3/4 inch through drywall. Its listing specifically calls out wallpaper and fabric-covered walls as surfaces it can still read, which is not true of every sensor in this category. The shock-resistant and water-resistant housing is built for the wear of being carried in a tool bag rather than for finesse features.
Specifications
| Brand | Craftsman |
|---|---|
| Model | CMHT77633 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | (1) Stud Sensor |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Stud Sensor |
| Part Number | CMHT77633 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in stud finders.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRAFTSMAN Stud FinderThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 23,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Franklin Sensors ProSensor M210 13-Sensor Stud FinderFranklin Sensors | 4.6 / 5 | 6,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
| The Original StudBuddy® Magnetic Stud FinderThe StudBuddy | 4.5 / 5 | 16,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| DEWALT Stud Finder, 3/4”, Locate Framing Studs Efficiently with LED Arrows, Ideal for…Dewalt | 4.1 / 5 | 5,500 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Klein Tools MSF100 Magnetic Stud Finder and LevelKlein | 4.6 / 5 | 609 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Craftsman CMHT77633
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the CRAFTSMAN CMHT77633 work through wallpaper?
Yes. The listing specifically states it works on surfaces covered in wallpaper and fabric.
Does this stud finder mark the center of a stud?
No. It uses edge detection to locate the edges of a wood or metal stud rather than its center.
How durable is the CMHT77633 housing?
CRAFTSMAN describes it as shock-resistant and water-resistant for long-term durability.