On Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 12:22:44 AM UTC-5, HerHusband wrote:
I use a fair amount of reclaimed lumber, so it is important to find all the
nails, screws, staples, etc. before I run the wood through my power tools.

I currently have a Lumber Wizard 3. It works but often seems finicky, so
I'm never real confident it has found the metal in the wood. For starters,
it has a large 12" wand, but it seems only the 3" or so at the tip really
does anything. I also have to adjust the fine sensitivity a lot, a hassle
that requires a small screwdriver. On several occasions the thing just sits
there blinking the lights back and forth and no amount of adjustment has
any effect. I almost threw it away last time I used it because I thought it
was finally broken.

Are there better metal detectors available that are more accurate and
easier to adjust when needed?

Thanks,

Anthony Watson
www.mountainsoftware.com
www.watsondiy.com

I have a Woodwizard III. As far as I know, it's found every brad, staple, and nail, even in thicker pieces. The on/off switch has gotten a little janky, but with a little messing around it seems to work ok. I've had it for quite a few years now.