Has anyone used the Franklin Stud Sensor?

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RobertMcNjrMember since Dec 2014Dec 25, 2014 9:30 AM CT

Thinking about buying one, not sure though. Is it accurate? Does it work on finding ceiling joist?

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Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Dec 25, 2014 10:31 AM CT

Yes, the Franklin is very accurate. Yes, it works on joist as well.

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Dec 25, 2014 12:13 PM CT

The Franklin is awesome I love that tool and I also have a lil magnetic stud finder from C.H.Hanson that has also been good for me

DR99Member since Nov 2012Dec 25, 2014 4:02 PM CT

I never used the Franklin personally but I have never heard anything bad said about it.

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Dec 25, 2014 4:39 PM CT

They work excellent. It’s the only stud finder that I have ever trusted

Duns221Member since Dec 2014Dec 25, 2014 5:02 PM CT

i have only good things to say about that sensor

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013Dec 26, 2014 11:56 PM CT

I love this stud finder works awesome. The only one I ever use. It definitely works on joist.

RobertMcNjrMember since Dec 2014Dec 28, 2014 10:26 PM CT

Thank you for the feedback, I think I’ll invest in one of these. I’ve never really used a stud finder but they do seem convenient. I’ll give it a try, thanks again ^^

DamianDMember since Dec 2013Dec 28, 2014 11:45 PM CT

I have the costco brand just like the franklin and yes it is very accurate and can find joists

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Dec 29, 2014 2:11 AM CT

RobertMcNjr wrote:
Thank you for the feedback, I think I’ll invest in one of these. I’ve never really used a stud finder but they do seem convenient. I’ll give it a try, thanks again ^^

With the Franklin you’re starting out on top. It’s a great finder.

NordrawMember since Dec 2012Jan 17, 2015 1:49 PM CT

Yeah it is well worth the money. Also they have one on sale at Costco in a blue color for about 35 bucks that is the same as the yellow one with the Franklin name on it. Beats spending 50.

PDvorMember since May 2015May 31, 2015 9:34 AM CT

Hello! I have to find wooden beams supporting my metal sheet roof. The roof has no access to find beams from bellow. Would this scanner work, or metal would interfere with the device?
Your reply is sincerely appreciated.

NERemodelingMember since Aug 2014Jun 7, 2015 12:27 PM CT

Hard to say without seeing the application… the surface needs to be smooth so the sensor can make full contacr with the wall so something like corrogated steel would be out. I dont believe The sensors rely on magnetism to work so maybe Thin flat sheet could work.. just not positive

Best bet is to probably send Franklin an email and pic of the application