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yvan
4th November 2023, 08:43 AM
I would like to build a wall-mounted timber rack in my small workshop & need to locate the studs to fasten the rack to.
I searched the web for a stud finder but the choice is quite bewildering & would appreciate advice on the selection of of a reliable finder.
All suggestions will be gratefully received!
Cheers,
Yvan
Wrongwayfirst
4th November 2023, 09:10 AM
I use a Stanley fat max, found it quite reliable for pipes and electrical. For studs I still can’t stop using a rare earth magnet, slide it across the wall and it sticks to the screw spot, then use a level to go up or down. Also good at finding the metal brace straps.
cheers
droog
4th November 2023, 10:19 AM
Back on the Renovate Forum all the builders used to recommend the Franklin Sensors brand.
Professional Stud Finders | Stud Sensor | Stud Detector (https://franklinsensors.com/)
I bought this one PROSENSOR 710 - Franklin Sensors (https://franklinsensors.com/prosensor-710/) and have been very happy with the results.
Mr Brush
4th November 2023, 12:32 PM
I've had (and thrown out) numerous Stanley stud finders over the years - all universally hopeless at finding timber studs, or give all sorts of false indications.
Finally went with one of the Franklin ones after reading many, many reviews.
PROSENSOR T9 - Franklin Sensors (https://franklinsensors.com/prosensor-t9/)
It just works. Completely accurate, no false indications, and easy to precisley locate the edges of studs.
419
4th November 2023, 02:06 PM
I bought this one PROSENSOR 710 - Franklin Sensors (https://franklinsensors.com/prosensor-710/) and have been very happy with the results.
Same here. Used it for years and it's the only one of many I've tried that is reliable.
mic-d
4th November 2023, 04:22 PM
I have tossed out a number of stud finders, none ever seemed to be sensitive enough all the time. I like the idea of the rare earth magnet. I now use a metal detecting pin pointer (I have it for metal detecting, the hobby, and checking timber). It works very well for finding studs, electrical cable and metal plumbing. For instance I used it the other day to check for plumbing in a concrete block wall where I had to drill for screws
Timmymacca
4th November 2023, 06:59 PM
+1 for the Franklin. In terms of time and frustration saved per $ spent it’s a no brained.
yvan
5th November 2023, 09:00 AM
Thank you all, much appreciated!!
The Franklin Sensors - Prosensor XX are definitively the consensus
Cheers
Yvan