Wizard Detectors 25506 Lumber Wizard III Metal Detector
by Wizard Distribution
|
Our Price: $169.95 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Category: Tools See more product details |
|---|
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Wizard Detectors 25506 Lumber Wizard III Metal Detector
Customer Review: Should've bought one before running wood thru my new 15"
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an excellent tool! I should have purchased one before runnig recycled wood through my new 15 inch planer. Oh well, live and learn.I tested mine by hiding an office staple under a board. It found it much to my surprise. This puppy certainly is sensitive.
Now the sour part. Like most new tools today there is a weak spot. The battery holder is poorly designed. It came out OK, but will not stay seated with a battery installed. It continues to drop out. I called the 800 number and they promised to ship me TWO replacements - maybe a trend??? The method of retainment is poor at best. Until the new clips arrive, the clip is duck taped on. Kinda sad for a brand new...tool!
Customer Review: Wizard III Capability
Summary: 4 Stars
Although slow to be shipped (after two weeks) the detector seems to work as advertised. I tested scrap oak with embedded 18 gauge by 1/2" brads, heads removed, and found the Wizard detected them at depths up to 1/4", sufficient to protect my surface planer. Follow the manufacturer's recomendation to perform two scans, the second scan at 90 degrees from the first, or you can miss horizontal nail orientations. The audible warning feature is a plus for these small objects.Customer Review: A good, basic metal 3 Stars
Great for large areas to search for metal, but not so good on narrowing down the location of said metal.Customer Review: Disappointing
Summary: 2 Stars
This is a nice tool and certainly has some value, but it is NOT as described. I've only tested mine, but it is no where near as sensitive as it is described to be. It makes me curious as to who is writing the reviews. I tested it with a brand new battery and did work extensively with the sensitivity adjustment. First, they claim that it penetrates up 6" of wood. I tested it with douglas fur and found that 2" is more accurate for a large nail (10d) and 1" for a staple. It will detect a large metal object, like a toolbox, from 6" away, but I imagine most alert woodworkers would notice if a toolbox were imbedded in a piece of lumber. Second, they claim a large scanning are (12"x 2.5") however the actually scanning area is just at the top half (6"x2.5"). I don't mean to be skeptical, but it seams to be very misleading. Third, for $100 you might think that it would come with a case. Finally, if the smaller version of the product, the Little Wizard II metal detector, works as it is advertised for only $20, then I can't figure out how this one is worth 5 times as much.
Customer Review: A Toy
Summary: 1 Stars
This product works as stated for a short time, but after a few hours of steady use, it becomes desensitized and will not respond as it did on previous occasions. The sensitivity screw setting is also MADDENING when it as the hours go on!It is NOT an investment at all in a wood shop, especially if you are in reclamations of antique lumber and trying to protect expensive machinery. Just another $70 extracted from the pockets of busy consumers.
Forget it ! The only reason why I gave it one star is because it does detect aluminum when it IS working, whereas most beach-comber type detectors don't.
Even fresh batteries don't effect it when it is having fits of desensitization.
Where can I get a Secret Service style detection device?