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28th October 2009, 11:35 PM #1Novice
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Metal Detectors
Does anybody have experience with metal detectors to locate nails/staples in second had timber?
Any advice or comments appreciated.
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29th October 2009, 07:06 AM #2
I bought a cheapy off ebay a while ago and it works fine. See this thread https://www.woodworkforums.com/f11/he...etector-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)
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13th November 2009, 06:13 PM #3jenkinsr Guest
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...
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13th November 2009, 07:50 PM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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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.
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