Metal dectector

[Phisherman]

Any recommendations for a metal detector? How about the Little Wizard? I need to scan some old pallet boards. Thanks

[Wolf Lahti]

I've had a few different types, and the best performance has been from the 'airport security wand' style. Hey, if they can detect a microchip in Scully's neck, they're sure to find a nail or staple in that board you're about to run across the jointer. A number of manufacturers make them, and I have no recommendations of one above the other. Mine lists for around $80 - I paid about $40.

[Mark L.]

[Joe_Stein]

I use a treasure type metal detector - Bounty Hunter - before I pass used wood through my planer. Works just fine, but I still perform a visual inspection...just in case. Have fun. Joe

[Woodcrafter]

I have the little wizard which works ok, but I wouldn't trust it entirely on the thicker material. I have the Lumber Wizard arriving at some stage this week, so once I have a good run with it, I'll post a review on my site :)

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[dave in fairfax]

I've got a Zircon Multiscanner Pro SL, I set it for metal scan and it seems to work OK.

Dave in Fairfax

[Lawrence L'Hote]

I bought one of the early versions of the Little Wizard and found it of NO value in detecting anything smaller than a small nail. I then bought a Lumber Wizard and it works much better. If you have one of these Wizard Industries detectors see their web page and you can vastly improve the performance of your detector..even the Little Wizard.

[Bob Davis]

I think if you're serious about metal detection, spend $150 on a commercial grade scanner such as one made by Garret. I bought a lumber wizard and found it was very sensitive to calibrate and erratic in operation. It had difficulty finding any metal that was more than 1/2" deep in the wood. I returned it to the seller.

Bob

[Thomas H. Bunetta]

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