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There is no "best" stud finder out there, because different stud finders excel at different things. This one is easy to use, its display is intuitive, and (most importantly) it gives more consistent/reliable results than any other stud finder I have used.
But it has two big limitations: it can't detect hot wires, and it can't distinguish between metal pipes and studs.
So I use this as my primary stud finder, but verify its findings with another stud finder to look for hot wires and pipes before doing anything.
Here's a review of some of the differences for this model (m210) vs the lower end models such as AC live wire detection/etc . . . it also demonstrates how Franklin Stud Finders work differently from the usual products from other vendors: https://youtu.be/CFxwJckrzK8?si=qNnYziVLTNCpq2VD
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Agreed--my TX store said closest store with stock was Louisiana. I think they have been clearing these out at the warehouses . . . I just posted this because it's easy online purchase without having to hunt at the warehouses and still half-the-price of getting from HomeDepot/similar--if it breaks/is no good, Costco's return policy is excellent . . .
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There is no "best" stud finder out there, because different stud finders excel at different things. This one is easy to use, its display is intuitive, and (most importantly) it gives more consistent/reliable results than any other stud finder I have used.
But it has two big limitations: it can't detect hot wires, and it can't distinguish between metal pipes and studs.
So I use this as my primary stud finder, but verify its findings with another stud finder to look for hot wires and pipes before doing anything.
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Here's a review of some of the differences for this model (m210) vs the lower end models such as AC live wire detection/etc . . . it also demonstrates how Franklin Stud Finders work differently from the usual products from other vendors: https://youtu.be/CFxwJckrzK8?si=qNnYziVLTNCpq2VD
Besides the detection of electrical, the higher number of sensors just lets you see with more detail where the edges of the stud (or obstruction) lie. You can still figure that out with the 7 sensor model by moving the finder left/right over the edge area to see where the lights come on.
These are great btw. I know the differences because I lost one, bought the 13 sensor version to replace it, then of course found the original.
Agreed--my TX store said closest store with stock was Louisiana. I think they have been clearing these out at the warehouses . . . I just posted this because it's easy online purchase without having to hunt at the warehouses and still half-the-price of getting from HomeDepot/similar--if it breaks/is no good, Costco's return policy is excellent . . .
Did you call or you went to your local store? I think the ones that are being cleared since last year are the yellow ones.
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But it has two big limitations: it can't detect hot wires, and it can't distinguish between metal pipes and studs.
So I use this as my primary stud finder, but verify its findings with another stud finder to look for hot wires and pipes before doing anything.
https://youtu.be/CFxwJckrzK8?si=
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Walmart's Hart has knock-offs of those for $19 and $28:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/3995061893
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-P...thena=true
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But it has two big limitations: it can't detect hot wires, and it can't distinguish between metal pipes and studs.
So I use this as my primary stud finder, but verify its findings with another stud finder to look for hot wires and pipes before doing anything.
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Walmart's Hart has knock-offs of those for $19 and $28:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/3995061893
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HART-P...thena=true [walmart.com]
https://youtu.be/CFxwJckrzK8?si=
These are great btw. I know the differences because I lost one, bought the 13 sensor version to replace it, then of course found the original.
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