Woodworking Metal Detector Lumber Wizard III

by Wizard Industries

Product Description

The Lumber Wizard III is a powerful precision hand held metal detector designed specifically for woodworkers. The Lumber Wizard III provides powerful precise detection of small metal objects which can be buried inside of used, and new lumber. Designed for use in noisy work shops. Includes a powerful low voltage vibrator to alert user when metal is detected. Dimensions: Length 15 in., Width 3-1/8 in., Height 1-1/8 in. Weight: 13 oz. Types of Metal Detected: Responds equally well to all types of metal, steel, stainless steel, zinc, magnesium, and aluminum. Locates, nails, screws, staples, tacks, bulletts, wire and other small metal objects that can destroy or damage planer, jointer and saw blades. Electronics: Unit operates with an automatic tuning transmit/receive circuit. Provides precision detection pattern which helps prevent false alarms from rebar in floors and other surrounding metal. Operating Frequency: 13 kHz / 6,600 Hz. Power Requirements: One nine volt battery; standard alkaline, Typical battery life is eighty hours. Switch: On / Off and stay on switch. Alarm Indicators: Piezo tone beeper and LED RED light indicator are used to indicate the presence of metal. Low Battery Indication: When battery drops down to 6.0 volts the unit operates with a warble tone and flashing light instead of the normal steady tone and light indicating a low battery. The unit will operate properly as the battery drops well below 5 volts. Once below 3 volts units will emit constant beep tone until unit shuts off. The detectors' sensitivity is fully adjustable through an access hole in the handle to mis-adjustments while providing convenient and easy use.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• ASIN: B0015QWO0C
• Item model number: Lumber Wizard III
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #216,328 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars disappointment, June 7, 2009

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James A. Jeffery (Grangeville, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Woodworking Metal Detector Lumber Wizard III (Misc.)

Woodworking Metal Detector Lumber Wizard III

I wish I could get my money back. This item will not detect a nail even in one half inch thickness of lumber - wet or dry. I purchased it to avoid such nails in my planer and resaw bandsaw. It is useless for the purpose for which it is advertised and sold. What a bummer!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tuning the Lumber Wizard and Little Wizard, December 2, 2009

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Billy Carmen "Billy" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Woodworking Metal Detector Lumber Wizard III (Misc.)

Length:: 4:49 Mins

The New LUMBER WIZARD 3.2
With Deeper Detection and More Precise Tuning


Depending on temperature and humidity
it may take a few times to tune.

Please be sure to store your detector in a warm place.
Never allow it to fall below 42 degrees!

Precision Metal Detector For Locating Nails, Screws
And Other Metal Inside New and Recycled Wood.

Our Most Powerful Woodworking Detector
Instantly Locates Metal Inside Recycled Wood, New Wood or Timber

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lumber Wizard III, September 17, 2009

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M. Koury (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Woodworking Metal Detector Lumber Wizard III (Misc.)

I ordered this August 29. It showed up September 8. It arrived DOA! I called the manufacturer. To their credit, they did offer to send me a replacement. When I asked for second-day shipping, they refused. I live on the East Coast - they are in California. Sepember 16 the replacement unit did finally arrive and worked this time. I have scanned quite a few boards so for. It will easily detect large nails. It will NOT find a tack on the bottom surface of a fir 2x6. It WILL find the same tack on the bottom surface of 1x stock. The build quality is totally cheap thin plastic but seems fairly solid so far. The jury is still out considering the cost!