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Franklin Sensor T6 Review

Eric Jopp — Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:30:55 +0000

Since we aren’t all like Superman where we can see behind walls, manufacturers have created a tool that does this for us. A wall scanner or stud finder is a handy tool that lets us become Superman for a couple of minutes. While we may not have the strength of the man of steel, we can […]

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Ryobi Stud Detector

Eric Jopp — Wed, 17 May 2017 10:30:39 +0000

When you are looking for a stud detector you will notice you can spend anything from a couple of dollars to hundreds of dollars, there is a huge range. Ryobi being designed for the homeowner has come out with a very inexpensive detector for the homeowner. The Ryobi stud detector is priced around $30 for the […]

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Bosch D-Tect 120

Eric Jopp — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 11:30:49 +0000

It’s pretty hard to find a good, reliable scanner. Bosch has a twist on their D-Tect 120. This scanner uses radar which is far more consistent. The problem with radar is these tend to cost a lot of money, upwards of thousands of dollars. However Bosch found a way to give you a radar scanner […]

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Stud Pop – Back to Basics

Dan Maxey — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:19:33 +0000

We always like to feature products made in America here on Tools In Action. The Stud Pop is made right here in the USA. It is a simple device for finding studs in walls. It uses a magnet to find the stud fasteners and when it detects them the center indicator pops into a 90 degree angle. […]

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DeWALT DCT419 Wall Scanner – Job Site Tech

Dan Maxey — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:51:31 +0000

Before we get into the wall scanner I know what you are thinking. This thing will show you exactly behind the wall like superman. Well, not exactly, it will give you a good idea of what is behind a wall. In our test results it had a 95% accuracy rating which is pretty good. You […]

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Bosch GMS120 Wall Scanner Review

Eric Jopp — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 10:30:55 +0000

Oh the stud finder. The most hated and most loved tool around. Why are stud finders the most loved and hated tool around? Well, when you find a stud or object, you love it. When you are told an object is behind a wall and nothing is there, well then you hate it. I guess […]

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Find Your Stud – Franklin Prosensor 710 Stud Finder

Eric Jopp — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:05 +0000

There are a lot of different stud finders available on the market. You can buy one ranging from $5 and up. The one thing we do know about this market is that you really do get what you pay for. While some of the concepts for the $5 one are cool in theory, they just don’t get the […]

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Milwaukee Sub-Scanner M12 Cordless Detection Tool Review

Eric Jopp — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:12:35 +0000

Superman has some pretty cool powers, but one of the coolest is the ability to see through walls and other materials. OK, well the bulletproof things may top that, but seeing through things has a lot of potential. Milwaukee has been busy with expanding the M12 line. One cool tool they have is the Sub-Scanner […]

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Bosch Digital Multi-Detector Review DMD4

TIA Contributor — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:29:06 +0000

I got this a while back as a Freebie when I purchased the Bosch Bull Dog Hammer Drill. I thought I would write up a quick review on it. The Bosch DMD4 is digital multi-detection tool. It is designed to locate different types of metal, ferrous and non-ferrous. As well as live electrical wiring and […]

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