The Invention of Handheld Metal Detectors For Woodworking.

Woodworking and metal detection may seem like two entirely different fields, but they intersect in various ways, primarily concerning safety, tool maintenance, and material reclamation. Combining these two disciplines has led to numerous benefits for the woodworking industry.

The convergence of woodworking and metal detection has greatly benefited from the ingenuity of entrepreneurs like Billy Carmen, founder of Wizard Industries. Carmen is credited with the invention of the handheld woodworking metal detector, which has revolutionized how both DIY enthusiasts and professionals handle reclaimed and salvaged wood.

Carmen's invention brought handheld metal detectors to the forefront of metal detection in the woodworking industry. These devices have become indispensable for scanning reclaimed wood and salvaged materials, ensuring they are safe and ready for use in various projects.

The advent of handheld metal detectors has provided more opportunities for woodworkers to use reclaimed and salvaged wood in a safer and more cost-effective manner. By mitigating the risk of damage to woodworking tools, blades, and knives, woodworkers can maintain their equipment in better condition and reduce repair and replacement costs. This is particularly important for tools commonly used in the industry, such as planers, jointers, routers, bandsaws, table saws, and jig saws.

Let's take a closer look at how they intersect and the advantages they provide.

1. Safety: In the woodworking industry, safety is a top priority. Metal detection plays a vital role in ensuring the well-being of workers and the integrity of equipment. By scanning lumber and other materials for hidden metal objects like nails, screws, or other debris, woodworkers can avoid damage to their tools and prevent accidents that could result from a metal fragment being launched by a spinning blade or bit.
2. Tool Maintenance: High-quality woodworking tools, such as saws, planers, and jointers, can be costly to maintain and replace if damaged. Using metal detectors to identify hidden metal objects in the material before processing helps prevent costly repairs and extend the life of these tools. By preventing accidental contact between metal objects and cutting tools, woodworkers can save money and reduce downtime for repairs.
3. Material Reclamation: Reclaimed wood is a popular choice for many woodworking projects due to its unique character, history, and environmental benefits. However, it often contains metal objects such as nails or screws from previous uses. Using metal detection in the reclamation process ensures that all metal is removed from the material, allowing it to be safely and effectively repurposed for new woodworking projects.
   
   

The intersection of woodworking and metal detection has resulted in significant safety improvements, reduced tool maintenance costs, and more efficient material reclamation. By combining these two disciplines, the woodworking industry has been able to enhance productivity, protect workers, and promote sustainability.

In summary, the innovation brought about by Billy Carmen and Wizard Industries has had a significant impact on the woodworking industry. By making handheld metal detectors widely accessible, woodworkers can more easily and safely repurpose reclaimed and salvaged wood, resulting in numerous benefits including increased safety, reduced tool maintenance costs, and promoting sustainability in woodworking practices.

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Little Wizard II Denailing Metal Detector

$34.95

The Little Wizard was created by @BillyCarmen beginning 1999 and are the only metal detectors created specifically for woodworkers to us when denailing reclaimed wood.

Like any specialized tool this detector requires proper tuning and understanding of how to properly use. It's a Wizard but it is not magic!!! It's a real life metal detector that works very well when used as suggested. So please read and understand the directions. We are here 100% if you need.

For Best Detection Requires NEW 9 volt battery with at least 8.6 volts. We suggest Duracell (not lithium batteries). Please do not just grab a battery out of your drawer and flop in. Save yourself time and detect metal with a brand new shiny full strength Duracell (non lithium) battery. A fresh battery is your best friend in metal detection!!!

The Little Wizard is a precision hand held metal detector designed especially for woodworkers to use when denailing reclaimed wood. Perfect for scanning recycled wood for denailing to help find screws and nails before planing, routing, sanding or sawing, and other forms of metal detection.

The Little Wizard accurately indicates metal buried inside recycled wood by emitting a high pitch beep tone and illuminating an array of LED's. The Little Wizard can pinpoint the exact location of metal. No guessing, extensive physical searching or unnecessary visual searching is needed with the Little Wizard for denailing.

The Little Wizard is widely used by woodworkers everywhere for denailing reclaimed wood. It will save your steel woodworking blades and knives. It's small size and unique detection strength allow it to be used to quickly detect damaging nails, screws and other dangerous metal buried inside of wood. The Little Wizards adjustable sensitivity makes pinpointing easy and accurate. The Little Wizard precisely indicates metal by emitting a high pitch beep tone and illuminating an array of LED's.

There's simply no better economical, portable metal detector made for helping with denailing wood.

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Lumber Wizard 5 Denailing Metal Detector

$149.95

The Lumber Wizard 5 denailing metal detector with laser is a wand type metal detector that is designed to alert woodworkers whenever a metal object such as a nail, pin, bolt, wire, staples, etc. are buried inside wood. By sounding an immediate alert, the user is able to quickly locate then retrieve the metal object so as to prevent injury or tool damage. A laser line indicator illuminates when detection events occur, thereby allowing user to easily see where metal is buried. Regular use of the device will help to reduce damages of tools and injuries. 

New for 2019.... The Lumber Wizard 5 Laser Line is the latest version of Wizard Industries' flagship woodworking metal detector for denailing. A powerful precision hand-held metal detector with automatic tuning and a laser indicator designed specifically for woodworkers, It helps to speed denailing to detect small metal objects hidden inside new or used lumber.

The new version features easier one-handed use, with automatic calibration every time the unit is turned on, and better false-positive rejection. Undetected nails, screws or other metal fragments when denailing can damage expensive jointer, planer and saw blades. Flying metal can also cause serious injury. Easy to use, the Lumber Wizard 5 helps woodworkers prevent equipment damage and personal injury. 

The Lumber Wizard has received rave reviews for denailing for over two decades from woodworkers and magazines across the country, and the new 5 version is even better!

Automatic Tuning each time detector is turned on. 

Laser Line Indicator Projects Red Line onto scanned surface when metal is found. 

Helps pinpoint nails, screws, bullets and wire inside new or used lumber.

Helps prevent costly blade damage and shop down time when denailing

Quickly scan any size wood.

Not affected by moisture content of wood.

6" wide scanning area.

Durable, sturdy plastic casing.

One 9 volt battery required.

1 year warranty.

A new fully charged 9-Volt battery commonly for days of daily constant use.

Indications of a low 9-volt battery voltage are inconsistent detection or flashing alternating LED's.

Always Use A New 9-Volt Battery. A fresh fully charged battery provides the most detection strength and uses time. A partially charged battery can cause false readings, less detection depth, and inconsistent laser.

A fresh, fully charged 9-volt battery provides more than ample use time and better denailing.

A low battery can cost you blades, material, and lost time......

Length, 15"; width, 3-1/8"; height 1-1/8"; weight, 13 oz.

Detects nails, screws, wire, bullets, and other metal objects inside recycled wood

Quick, one-handed operation

6"-wide scanning area for faster scans

A Powerful Metal Detector Designed Specifically For Wood Workers! The New LUMBER WIZARD 5 Auto-Tuning Laser Line Woodworking Metal Detector is the latest version of Wizard Industries' flagship woodworking metal detector.

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