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   Guest_ | Jun 10, 2000 12:42am | #1

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   Radio shack for cheap detectors.
   Mine was $40 only hit one nail so far out of 300+ nails removed.
   I do plan on purchasing a better detector(Garrett) in future but for limited use I am happy

   David

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   Guest_ | Jun 10, 2000 02:48am | #2

   *Ray, this will get you started.Metal Detector Manufacturers It is a link page from Metal Detector Website which is an interesting, informative site with more links to more stuff about detectors, treasure hunting, etc. This guy used to sell detectors and has left the site up. You can find prices and descriptions listed for many detectors and accessories if you want to look.Hope this helps. Ralph

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   Guest_ | Jun 10, 2000 07:51pm | #3

   *You could use a magnetic stud-finder but it would be tedious to scan a large piece of wood on the small scale needed. As an environmental engineer, I use metal detectors a lot to locate pipe runs and wellhead that have been buried during construction or snowfall. Rental yards often have them available. Radio Shack has some for $39 to $99. The more expensive ones give you more dials to confuse you. You're not trying to distinguish between steel and gold - whether it's a nail or a Rolex, you want it out before planning. Take a board with a 8d, 6d, 4d, and a small bit of a 4d in it. Make sure the detector can find them all and assess how quickly you can scan a board and reliably find all the metal. Some detectors find small stuff but only if you are moving them very slowly. -David Thomas (also a PE)