--- product_id: 71612454 title: "Lumber Wizard 5 Metal Detector for Woodworking" brand: "wizard distribution" price: "R5553" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Wizard Distribution" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/71612454-lumber-wizard-5-metal-detector-for-woodworking store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Quick one-handed operation 6" wide scanning area Detects metals up to 6" deep Lumber Wizard 5 Metal Detector for Woodworking **Brand:** wizard distribution **Price:** R5553 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ” Nail your woodworking projects with precision and speed! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lumber Wizard 5 Metal Detector for Woodworking by wizard distribution - **How much does it cost?** R5553 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/71612454-lumber-wizard-5-metal-detector-for-woodworking) ## Best For - wizard distribution enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted wizard distribution brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** IP65-rated durability with a 60-hour battery life keeps you scanning through any project. - β€’ **Depth Mastery:** Detect metals buried from 1/4" up to 6" deepβ€”adapt to any woodworking challenge. - β€’ **Pinpoint Precision:** Locates nails, screws, wires, and even bullets inside all wood types with surgical accuracy. - β€’ **Scan Wide, Scan Fast:** 6-inch scanning width accelerates your workflow, leaving no metal undetected. - β€’ **Effortless One-Handed Use:** Designed for quick, intuitive operation so you stay productive and hands-free. ## Overview This Metal Detector for Woodworking is a professional-grade tool engineered to detect nails, screws, wires, and other metal objects inside new and recycled wood. Featuring a 6-inch wide scanning area and adjustable depth detection from 1/4" to 6", it ensures fast, precise location of embedded metals. Lightweight and IP65-rated for durability, it offers quick one-handed operation powered by a 9-volt battery with up to 60 hours of use, making it an essential companion for millennial woodworkers aiming for flawless craftsmanship. ## Description Since 1999 Wizard Detectors Makers of the Little Wizard and Lumber Wizard Woodworking Metal Detectors Little Wizard - Lumber Wizard Wizard Detectors stand apart because they were the first metal detectors ever designed specifically for woodworkers, dating back to 1999. Built for accuracy, simplicity, and reliability, they help prevent costly blade damage and shop downtime. With pinpoint detection from the Little Wizard and fast, wide scanning from the Lumber Wizard, they’re trusted in shops, sawmills, and reclaimed-wood operations worldwide Little Wizard - Lumber Wizard Wizard Detectors stand apart because they were the first metal detectors ever designed specifically for woodworkers, dating back to 1999. Built for accuracy, simplicity, and reliability, they help prevent costly blade damage and shop downtime. With pinpoint detection from the Little Wizard and fast, wide scanning from the Lumber Wizard, they’re trusted in shops, sawmills, and reclaimed-wood operations worldwide Denailing Metal Detectors Detects nails, screws, wire, bullets and other metal objects inside recycled wood 6"-wide scanning area for faster scans. Denailing Metal Detectors Detects nails, screws, wire, bullets and other metal objects inside recycled wood 6"-wide scanning area for faster scans. Review: Great tool and SUPER GREAT Service! - Oh man, I would love to have this kind of service with all vendors. I bought this tool last year in July since I got a ton of old Pine Heart lumber...from a barn over 100 years old. They were up to 2.5 inches thick, very heavy. And this tool was great! It detected it all, it was fast, self calibrating, and I was able to plane and saw the lumber without any issue. It was KEY to have a save and rewarding woodworking experience. This year I planned to used the lumber again, and for some reason the wizard was nor working right...I always try to test it with a nail or something under the board in order to make sure it will detect anything inside of the board...and it was erratic. I tried changing batteries, but without luck. So, I read it had 1 year of warranty..I shoot them an eMail...and I got an immediate response, replacement was on it's way! No questions asked! I had the new wizard in my hands just 3 days later!!! It is so amazing. I'd do business again with them anytime!!! Review: Works better that cheaper versions - Works well ## Features - – Detects hidden nails, screws, staples, wire, and metal fragments before they destroy your $30-$100+ planer, jointer, or saw blades. An essential safety tool prevents flying metal injuries in your workshop. - – Simply turn on and scan - no manual calibration needed. Bright red laser line pinpoints exact metal location on wood surface. Works instantly every time, unlike competitors requiring constant adjustments. - – Perfect for salvaged timber, pallet wood, antique furniture restoration, and any recycled wood projects. Detects small finishing nails to large bolts up to 1" deep in all wood types. - Laser light ensure you never miss a detection, even with planers and saws running. One-handed operation, 40+ hour battery life, lightweight 13 oz design for comfortable extended use. - – From Wizard Industries, the original woodworking metal detector manufacturer since 1999. Industry-leading 1-year replacement warranty with exceptional customer service. Detects all metal types: steel, stainless, aluminum, zinc, magnesium. - Protect expensive woodworking equipment before costly damage happens. Quickly scan reclaimed boards, beams, slabs, flooring, and lumber prior to cutting, planing, routing, or milling operations. - Designed for professional woodworkers, sawmills, cabinet shops, carpenters, DIY users, and woodworking hobbyists who demand reliable metal detection before every cut. - Audible alert plus bright laser guidance helps identify dangerous embedded metal fast, reducing downtime, ruined blades, damaged equipment, and wasted materials. - Compact ergonomic handheld design stores easily in your shop, toolbox, truck, or woodworking station. Rugged construction built for daily workshop and jobsite use. - Trusted by woodworkers and reclaimed lumber users worldwide for over 27 years. A proven woodworking safety tool helping protect tools, machinery, materials, and craftsmanship. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07FG21H9M | | Adjustable Length | Yes | | Are Batteries Required | Yes | | Batteries Required? | Yes | | Battery Average Life | 40 Hours | | Best Sellers Rank | #224,407 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #248 in Metal Detectors | | Brand | Wizard Distribution | | Brand Name | Wizard Distribution | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 207 Reviews | | Display Type | Laser-Line | | Extended Length | 15 Inches | | International Protection Rating | IP65 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15"L x 3.13"W x 1.13"H | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | WIZARD INDUSTRIES | | Manufacturer Part Number | Lumber Wizard 5 | | Material | Metal,Wood | | Material Type | Metal,Wood | | Model Number | Lumber Wizard 5 | | Operating Frequency | 13 KHz | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Recommended Uses For Product | Metal Detection | | UPC | 721633123545 721633111269 | | search coil size | 6 Inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Wizard Distribution - **Color:** Black - **Batteries Required?:** Yes - **Material:** Copper, Plastic - **Power Source:** Battery Powered ## Images ![Lumber Wizard 5 Metal Detector for Woodworking - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61u86P14jML.jpg) ![Lumber Wizard 5 Metal Detector for Woodworking - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91DZqm8zQKL.jpg) ![Lumber Wizard 5 Metal Detector for Woodworking - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XM9TM+tGL.jpg) ![Lumber Wizard 5 Metal Detector for Woodworking - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wMVj6iGUL.jpg) ![Lumber Wizard 5 Metal Detector for Woodworking - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YDpHJA1-L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How thick of wood will this detect through? I have some old cedar posts i want to rip into boards.** A: The Lumber Wizard is designed to detect just under the surface of the wood to a distance of a couple inches depending on size of metal. It is ideal for planing wood. For deeper detection, you would need a very, very powerful AC powered detector and those costs many thousands of dollars. **Q: Will end sniping be a problem with this machine?** A: I think you are thinking this is a planer, it is just a hand held metal detector. **Q: Where can i purchase the lumber wizard 5 inside the eu?** A: Hi, We do not have any dealers in the EU but we can ship from Holly, MI USA right away. Thank you... Billy Carmen WizardDistribution online **Q: Does this work on green wood just as well as dry?** A: I have used mine on trees that were standing dead. After felling the trees they were still green inside and my lumber wizard 5 worked great . It was detecting metal as deep as 6 inches. I'm very pleased with mine. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tool and SUPER GREAT Service! *by P***R on March 22, 2021* Oh man, I would love to have this kind of service with all vendors. I bought this tool last year in July since I got a ton of old Pine Heart lumber...from a barn over 100 years old. They were up to 2.5 inches thick, very heavy. And this tool was great! It detected it all, it was fast, self calibrating, and I was able to plane and saw the lumber without any issue. It was KEY to have a save and rewarding woodworking experience. This year I planned to used the lumber again, and for some reason the wizard was nor working right...I always try to test it with a nail or something under the board in order to make sure it will detect anything inside of the board...and it was erratic. I tried changing batteries, but without luck. So, I read it had 1 year of warranty..I shoot them an eMail...and I got an immediate response, replacement was on it's way! No questions asked! I had the new wizard in my hands just 3 days later!!! It is so amazing. I'd do business again with them anytime!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works better that cheaper versions *by A***. on December 25, 2025* Works well ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Tool and Peace of Mind *by S***Y on September 23, 2018* I am jumping into the world to building doors with reclaimed lumber. I can't trust a magnet to protect my expensive jointers, planers, and saws from buried nails and metal fragments. I picked up the lumber Wizard 5 and put it to the test on a pile of reclaimed wood. It did a fantastic job finding every exposed and buried nail fragment. The sound is the first indication but having the laser light showing exactly where to pinpoint the fragments that I couldn't see with my eyes was invaluable. I would recommend it to others and also say that that the responsiveness of the rep at the company both to order fulfillment and a follow-up question was exceptional. ## Frequently Bought Together - Lumber Wizard 5 Woodworking Laser Guided Metal Detector - Crescent 11" Nail Puller Pliers - NP11,Red/Black - Air Locker AP700 Heavy Duty Professional Air Punch Nailer / Nail Remover / Nail Puller. 1/4 Inch NPT Thread Air Inlet. 80-120 PSI Pneumatic Nailer Removes 10-20 Gauge Nails , Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/71612454-lumber-wizard-5-metal-detector-for-woodworking](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/71612454-lumber-wizard-5-metal-detector-for-woodworking) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*