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I want to get a good stud finder at a fairly cheap price. Wondering if anyone has any suggestion. Would like to try and spend no more than $30.
CostCo’s studfinder is really good. $35 and really accurate. works like a charm!
this here is the same exact stud finder you can find at costco….just for less money
http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Sensors-Professional-Scanning-Profinder/dp/B00OIHLV3Q
I don’t remeber the exact name but I got magnetic one from Sears years ago for I think under 12$ and it’s great I will look when I get home for the name tonight my other one though is the Franklin but it’s pricier then what UR lookin for
If you have a Costco around you and are a member than their blue version of the Franklin 710 is your best deal, from what i understand they are identical. otherwise I would say go for something like the studpop or any other similar simple magnet type for around $10 or pony up for the Franklin 710 which runs around 50.. everything in between those just end up causing more frustration then they are worth
The Costco one is a great deal and is really the yellow Franklin in a blue jacket.
So simple even big kids like it:
http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2015/04/stud-pop-back-to-basics/
I use this one. Cheap works great on metal studs or finds nails with wood studs.
I have bought a few of these. And I am happy with them.
CH Hanson 03040 Magnetic Stud Finder
This one has done great for me the past 2yrs
This probably doesn’t help you out since I see it’s discontinued now. But mine is working well http://t.homedepot.com/p/Zircon-Corporation-StudSensor-e30-Stud-Finder-64129/202184883/
It has been dropped way more than I would like but it still works. I’ve used it so much, I have wore off the cloth pads.
I’m with madman and NER, the Franklin / Costco is an excellent choice.
Agree. Reliable and a good value
i have had a hard time finding a good stud finder too, so i gave up and just stuck with using your hand and ear to find stud!
Agree petew I first bought a zircon then the magnetic Hanson which has made me a couple bucks with no fails then I saw Dan and Eric’s review of the Franklin and been hooked to that one since.
You can get the Franklin in Yellow, Blue (Costco one) and Pink for the women out there.