| Re: [GMCnet] Skylight in dry bath? [message #284783 is a reply to message #284779] |
Thu, 13 August 2015 10:40   |
James Hupy
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No, not entirely. I have one that I think would work. It uses echo locating
(sonar) to find stuff behind drywall or other similar wall coverings. If
the aluminum rib has a different density than the ceiling material, it
should locate the ribs. Won't do much for finding the nutserts if they are
aluminum, which most of them are. Best to use the all thread idea that Ken
described. Or use a laser comparator and precisely locate the nutserts
before the panels and cabinets go up. No easy way I guess.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 8:31 AM, Robert Mueller
wrote:
> I believe a studfinder is a magnetic device that finds the nails that hold
> the plasterboard to the studs. Since the frames (hoops
> around the body) and stringers (longitudinal pieces between the frames)
> are aluminum I don't think they'll work. However, if you
> have one give it a go and let us know what happens.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Tyler
>
> Lexan is a thermoplastic- should be able to conform to whatever shape of
> roof or dome you want with some backyard engineering
>
> I havent tried it...but will a studfinder help in verifying where the
> aluminum ribs are?
>
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