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Watch out for old plaster walls when you're hanging shelves

I tried to put up a simple shelf in my 1920s house last weekend. I hit a lath strip with my drill and the whole wall started cracking. It took me two full days to patch it properly with setting compound. Has anyone found a good stud finder that actually works on plaster?
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the_margaret
Used to think they were gimmicks, but a good magnetic stud finder changed my mind for plaster walls.
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christopher952
The Franklin Sensors one is unbeatable for lath.
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