Stud Stick

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Stud Stick

Whenever I’m installing drywall, I mark wall stud locations on the ceiling so I can see where the studs are when I screw on the drywall. But going up and down the ladder several times to mark the ceiling is a real drag. To save wear and tear on my legs, I duct-taped a carpenter’s pencil to a long stick. Now I can mark the wall stud locations from the floor. — Timothy Wurtz

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