Wizard Detectors 25506 Lumber Wizard III Metal Detector
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Wizard Detectors 25506 Lumber Wizard III Metal Detector
Customer Review: Wizard III, Customer Service
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased a Wizard III metal detector about a year ago and after some use it began to fail, meaning that somehow it would all of a sudden loose power and just stop working, and then come back on again a while later. Obviously the Wizard unit was not getting a good connection with the battery or it had a short. What ever the problem was I wasn't able to correct it so I contacted Wizard Industries customer service. I was amazed how courteous their customer service team was in trying to rectify my problem and then once they realized that the unit had failed, how fast they sent me a replacement unit.
Not only is a metal detector an invaluable tool in any workshop but after dealing with the team at Wizard Industries, I'd never think twice about telling a friend to purchase a Wizard for their shop. The Wizard is an excellent tool, that's backed up with a support and service staff that gets the job done right the first time.
Customer Review: Wizard detector
Summary: 5 Stars
The product came very timely (even in the middle of the Christmas rush). It was in original packaging and our son loved it. Amazon did a great job!Customer Review: Works Great! Finds Metal!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not a carpenter or anything, but this product works as advertised! You can read the other reviews for more technical descriptions. I've got to admit this thing is just fun. I have been waving it over all different pieces of wood and sure enough, it will alert you when there is some metal in there! It's great too because it has a vibrating function and it feels kind of good when you've got some metal and it shakes your hand a little bit. If you love technology you've got to try this. By the way, this isn't the type of metal detector you would take on the beach to find gold or jewelry, so if you're looking to get rich, try something else.Customer Review: Worth the money if you have lots of wood to check
Summary: 5 Stars
I upgraded to the lumber wizard after having really good success with the smaller (and cheaper) little wizard from the same company. This is similar to security wands at the airports, but more "woodworker" friendly (you don't have to scrape your knuckles to get close to the wood since the handle is raised - and its half the price of the others). The vibration feature is really nice to have when the workshop gets noisy. I had to fine tune it when I first got it, but haven't touched it since (nearly 3 months). It's super sensitive, but when you get it tuned right and move it slowly and thoroughly, I doubt anything metal would get past it. Much faster to use than the little wizard as well, since the scanner area is much bigger. Well worth it if blades and time are important to you.Customer Review: Yet another necessary tool
Summary: 4 Stars
Like many people who bought this product, I use a fair amount of old lumber. I have pretty much rebuilt my old house and haven't thrown away the old growth wood! I am afraid there are snakes in the piles of salvaged wood... but the piles are a lot smaller now because I use the stuff.
One reason I can safely recycle the wood is because of this detector. It works perfectly for me on the typical planks and up to 4X8 wood I stash. I have never hit a nail yet, so it is sensitive enough for me. It even picks up the rust left behind by long-departed nails. It is interesting that in them ole days there was evidently a surplus of nails as they used vastly more than anyone could possibly think were necessary. And it wasn't because they had nail guns or anything.
The buzzer and vibration modes leave no doubt that it is activated.
I took off a star because this is very long and only part of it is active, so that is silly and makes it harder to use than necessary. Maybe that is a little harsh. It is a good and useful product, one that is necessary for those of us who use recycled wood. It is cheap insurance for your various blades. I recommend it.