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Factory Blemished: RYOBI Whole Stud Finder Detector

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$15

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Direct Tools Factory Outlet has Factory Blemished: RYOBI Whole Stud Finder Detector (ESF5002) for $14.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member NaPra for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Wood and metal material detection
  • Multiple LED's light up to indicate the full width of the stud
  • Easy to use one-handed operation
  • Built-in stud marker to conveniently mark the center of the stud
  • Auto Depth Scan Technology is designed to determine the thickness of the wall up to 1-1/2 in. thick
  • 2 AAA Batteries conveniently included

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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 product:
    • 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Direct Tools Factory Outlet's return policy (here)

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Written by NaPra
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Direct Tools Factory Outlet has Factory Blemished: RYOBI Whole Stud Finder Detector (ESF5002) for $14.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member NaPra for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Wood and metal material detection
  • Multiple LED's light up to indicate the full width of the stud
  • Easy to use one-handed operation
  • Built-in stud marker to conveniently mark the center of the stud
  • Auto Depth Scan Technology is designed to determine the thickness of the wall up to 1-1/2 in. thick
  • 2 AAA Batteries conveniently included

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 product:
    • 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Direct Tools Factory Outlet's return policy (here)

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Written by NaPra

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dmeyer82
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I bought and it's not great. It doesn't consistently light up. I'd find a different one.
IndigoWinter2667
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Conversely, mine has worked great for the last few years. If you start it directly on top of a stud it wont read right, but other than that it works perfect and can accurately show the sides and center of a stud. I even tried it out when I was putting siding on my barn just to check the accuracy and it was dead on.

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Yesterday 04:22 PM
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1-6Yesterday 04:22 PM
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Nice find, I can't hide from this.
Last edited by 1-6 January 22, 2026 at 09:25 AM.
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Yesterday 04:31 PM
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HOTlikeFIREYesterday 04:31 PM
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Would recommend purchasing a stud finder if you don't already have one.
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Yesterday 04:32 PM
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TVguy1234Yesterday 04:32 PM
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Same I bought this one
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Yesterday 04:39 PM
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hulksweiderYesterday 04:39 PM
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Some scathing reviews.
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Yesterday 04:43 PM
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dmeyer82Yesterday 04:43 PM
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Quote from hulksweider :
Some scathing reviews.
I bought and it's not great. It doesn't consistently light up. I'd find a different one.
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Yesterday 04:45 PM
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fritzoYesterday 04:45 PM
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Dad: :::beep...beep...beep....beepbeepbeepbeep:: Uh oh! It found one!
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johnritchieYesterday 04:46 PM
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looks good

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kwick7Yesterday 04:47 PM
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Quote from dmeyer82 :
I bought and it's not great. It doesn't consistently light up. I'd find a different one.
I was gonna ask how good these are. I've tried 2 different older ones and neither have been consistently close to accurate)
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IndigoWinter2667Yesterday 05:00 PM
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Quote from kwick7 :
I was gonna ask how good these are. I've tried 2 different older ones and neither have been consistently close to accurate)
Conversely, mine has worked great for the last few years. If you start it directly on top of a stud it wont read right, but other than that it works perfect and can accurately show the sides and center of a stud. I even tried it out when I was putting siding on my barn just to check the accuracy and it was dead on.
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Yesterday 05:12 PM
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RugerRedhawkYesterday 05:12 PM
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Get the CH hanson magnetic one. It's cheap and works perfectly.
Yesterday 05:16 PM
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doomstangYesterday 05:16 PM
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I wish it was One+. I know it would be a bit awkward but my Ryobi batteries are always charged, the 9v batteries in my current stud finder always seem to be dead when I need them. I guess this being AAA is a little better.
Edit: wow, 5 thumbs down for explaining my personal needs and stating specifics about this model....no wonder there are so many lurkers who refuse to post replies.
Last edited by doomstang January 22, 2026 at 11:56 AM.
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Yesterday 05:18 PM
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BadMannurseYesterday 05:18 PM
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Quote from RugerRedhawk :
Get the CH hanson magnetic one. It's cheap and works perfectly.
That's what I use. It can be a little annoying sweeping it around the wall looking for a screw but aside from that it's always dead on
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Yesterday 05:34 PM
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great deal!
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Yesterday 05:35 PM
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Yesterday 05:35 PM
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Quote from HOTlikeFIRE :
Would recommend purchasing a stud finder if you don't already have one.
I agree but I'd go for a Zircon. This Ryobi is made by Franklin and it'll work... sorta okay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4_8fOuTQP8
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Quote from hulksweider :
Some scathing reviews.
They just haven't met me yet
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