Metal Detectors

[jimrunciman]

Does anybody have experience with metal detectors to locate nails/staples in second had timber?
Any advice or comments appreciated.
The Apprentice

[Fuzzie]

I bought a cheapy off ebay a while ago and it works fine. See this thread http://www.woodworkforums.com/f11/heres-cheap-metal-detector-75541/

Similar units are still on ebay but the prices vary.
Folding Hand-Held Security Metal Detector Scanner H419 - eBay, Metal Detectors, Gadgets, Electronics. (end time 29-Oct-09 21:34:27 AEDST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Folding-Hand-Held-Security-Metal-Detector-Scanner-H419_W0QQitemZ130339555679QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Gadgets?hash=item1e58d7c95f)

[jenkinsr]

I bought one from Jaycar about a year ago. It's a cheap version of the sort of thing they have at the airport or in some nightclubs: a flat paddle about 30cm long and 5cm wide, has LEDs for power on and detection, a socket for headphones, two sensitivity levels and runs on AAA batteries.

It makes a wild squealing noise when it find a nail or something. I tried it on my dog when she came home with a plate in her leg, and she was definitely not impressed...

[glenn k]

i bought the cheapest I could find for milling finds side ways nails fine but end on a bit harder but in second timber they are on the surface or just under so not a problem.