FRANKLIN SENSORS FST602 Prosensor, T6 Stud Finder

I’m renting at the moment so I only tested it on the gyprock wall without actually drilling it, but the readings are fairly accurate, as you can tell by checking the edge of walls and existing fixtures on the wall. I especially like the fact that it shows the whole stud by several led lights, so much easier than the little LCD screens from other finders.

FIRST, before you buy this, look at the online PDF of the instruction/safety precautions sheet. Search: PDF Franklin ProSensor T6 This will give you all of the information you need. There is also a sales video on YouTube which shows the basic idea. NEXT: I highly recommend that you get a Sperry DualCheck voltage tester if you are at all concerned that there could be live wiring behind any wall. https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-VD7504GFI-Non-Contact-Indicators/dp/B0152U89DC They are very easy to use and can see an electrical wire from a foot or more away. I bought this simply because I'm working on ceilings and must have positive locations of places to take nails or screws. This situation does not work well with magnetic nail sensors for some reason. The T6 thrives in that environment. It is made especially for smooth sheetrock surfaces, so heavy texturing or blown "soft" materials might be impossible to work with. Sensor depth range is 1.5 inches, and the T6 cannot easily distinguish between wood and other materials that might be within that range on the other side of the sheetrock. The T6 is NOT for walls or surfaces with lathing or other plastering anchors. The T6 is designed for standard residential and office walls and ceilings with sheetrock and minimal coverings. You must not wear gloves while operating the T6 because it is tuned to human skin. There is no calibration required to operate this tool... just push the button and slowly move horizontally across the surface. MY Experience: I am installing room dividers and must connect to ceilings. Some of the walls and ceilings I work with do not have ferrous fasteners, so I cannot use the inexpensive magnetic nail/screw finders. This device not only finds the wooden structure on the other side of the sheetrock, you can easily map it out by seeing where the edges of the joists or studs are and determining the exact centers. I first mark the location of the room divider with a line and then move along the line marking the edges of the joists. It's very simple and quick. I recommend this tool and wish I'd had one in the past. Franklin makes other versions, but this is the one I'd recommend for residential work. Note that the T6 can't identify a live wire, or one that is switched off for that matter. You might get a flash if it is close to the sheetrock on the other side, but there's no way to know if it's a wire or a pipe or a dead mouse, I guess. That's why you will want the voltage detector if you suspect something live or dangerous could be there and you're about to cut a hole or modify the structure... so it's a good idea to map out an area to determine regular spacing of studs and joists. With the T6 it's not difficult at all.

Very accurate, very pleased with purchase

I ordered this stud finder as a stocking stuffer for me this year. I chose it because it looked more useful than some of the other products on the market. It is very easy to use, accurate, and specific enough that I can tell where the middle of a stud is when I am drilling holes. This model is really nice because it has more than just 3 lights - it has about 7, in fact. This means you can really get a really good sense for where the edges of a stud are quite easily, and also see when you are dealing with a post or double stud. This product is ideal for the home repair person who needs to do basic installation of things like shelves - ie. where you need to know where a stud is, and aren't concerned about finding wiring (there are other products by the same manufacturer that do that). I've put up a set of shelves, a fold out mirror, and a wall-mounted laundry rack using this stud finder, so far - all items that you really do NOT want to just use drywall to anchor. In each case, the stud finder has done its job perfectly.

Honestly for the price, get it! It lights up when it detects the 2x4, but one light at a time. The more youre on it, the more the lights appear. We used it to install the TV support and it really worked :)