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Costco Members: Franklin 7000+ Stud Finder

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Franklin 7000+ Stud Finder for $33.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member N123 for finding this deal.

Note: May be available In-Warehouse at a lower non-delivered price. Non-Members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge.

Features:
  • Integrated Ruler
  • Batteries Included
  • Built in Bubble Level
  • Detects Wood and Active Wires
  • Shows Multiple Studs

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  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Franklin 7000+ Stud Finder for $33.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member N123 for finding this deal.

Note: May be available In-Warehouse at a lower non-delivered price. Non-Members may purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge.

Features:
  • Integrated Ruler
  • Batteries Included
  • Built in Bubble Level
  • Detects Wood and Active Wires
  • Shows Multiple Studs

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
    • Details of Costco's return policy here.

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Yubba
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.
SevenDs
$19.97 at my local Costco.
N123
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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Quote from stasis :
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.
I called my local store (DFW) and gave them the item # (7000500)--they said they didn't have it and the closest store with it in stock was in Louisiana . . .
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creuset
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Quote from credo :
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.
I've had the prior to versions of this stud finder. When I saw this again at Costco I was wondering how they could possibly improve it. But they did. Just as credo says, it helps you delineate where the stud is much better. So I like it and I kept it.

I have not seen this one in yellow anywhere. I feel like the last three versions are very similar in the same shade of green.

As for the inexpensive and popular yellow magnetic stud finder, I appreciate the powerful magnet, but it just doesn't give me a lot of assurance as much as these do.
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t99
Sep 7, 2024
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This has been the normal price at Costco for months. I have this one and the max with 35 LEDS. The max is nice because higher detail and can detect deeper (ex two layers of Sheetrock) but has no live wire detection for some reason so this one (7000/x2100/m210) is still my go to.
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BeardFlannel
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Have one. Consistently works every time I scan myself.
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I just use a large magnet, works 100% percent of the time
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Quote from Yubba :
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.
It does have live wire detection. Says so in the description 👍
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Quote from a_land :
Are the magnet style ones no good?
I think those are only good if you can find a screw/nail in a wood stud or metal studs.
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Quote from PH3N1X :
I just use a large magnet, works 100% percent of the time
Can you explain how you use it?

Because as far as I know, it only works on metal studs and screws/nails.
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Quote from supersizedkid :
How much better is the 13 sensor version than the 7 and 9 sensor versions?

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
I'd never seen those Hart models before. The packaging cites the same patents which Franklin has otherwise used to maintain their market advantage. (They're the Valentine One of stud sensors)

I'm wondering whether Hart is truly an independent licensor of the patents or if they're simply a subsidiary set up to sell at a competitive price point below the retail and warehouse club options typical for Franklin.

Good luck!
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I bought this 2 weeks ago at Costco for $16.
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terrablezach
Sep 8, 2024
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Great stud finder, works just as well as the franklin ones (pretty sure it's the same, just whitelabel).

Does not work at all with double sheetrock walls (new build interior garage door wall for me).

Used this on normal 5/8 walls to hang pegboard, totally fine.
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Sep 8, 2024
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It's more accurate than my Zircon stud finder, but I use the zircon for wires and other peril. it's smoother and glides better on my walls than the Zircon. Used for basic mounting like shelves and TV where I know no pipes.

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Do you have to calibrate these on yourself first?
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