{"product_id":"lumber-wizard-5-woodworking-metal-detector","title":"Lumber Wizard 5 Laser Guided Woodworking Metal Detector","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first Lumber Wizard was made in 1999. Now 27 years later —\u003cbr\u003eLUMBER WIZARD 5: Woodworking Metal Detector with Laser Line Indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lumber Wizard 5 is Wizard Industries' premier laser-guided woodworking metal detector, built specifically for woodworkers who can't afford to guess. It detects hidden nails, screws, bolts, staples, and wire inside lumber — before they reach your blade. When metal is found, an audible alert fires and the laser line pinpoints the exact location, so you can remove it fast and cut with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7079\/7370\/files\/LumberInfographic1.png?v=1787275770\" alt=\"Lumber Wizard 5 features infographic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7079\/7370\/files\/Metal_Detector_Depth_Comparison_Chart.png?v=1790826202\" alt=\"Detection depth comparison for Little Wizard 2.5 and Lumber Wizard 5 using staples, nails, a screw, bolts, and a railroad spike.\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal Object\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Wizard 2.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLumber Wizard 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall wood staple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/16\" × 1\" nail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/8\" × 1-1\/2\" nail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/8\" × 2-1\/2\" deck screw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4\" × 4\" bolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/8\" × 5\" bolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1-3\/4\" to 2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/2\" × 7\" railroad spike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaser Line Indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e — pinpoints the exact location of hidden metal on the board surface, so you know precisely where to dig, not just that something is there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic 5-Second Tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e — power it on, wait five seconds, and it's ready. No manual calibration, no drift, no guesswork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Alert System\u003c\/strong\u003e — LED and audible alerts work together for clear detection feedback in any shop environment, noisy or quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5\" Wide Scan Area\u003c\/strong\u003e — covers ground quickly on full-width boards, beams, and slabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Handed Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — ergonomic wrist strap keeps it secure during extended scanning sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — performs reliably regardless of wood moisture content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — robust plastic shell built for the workshop environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9V Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ealways use a new, fresh, high-quality 9-volt battery\u003c\/em\u003e for maximum sensitivity. A weak battery causes false readings and missed detections. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRechargeable batteries do not provide the correct power for strong detection. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-Year Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — backed by Wizard Industries, the original creators of woodworking metal detection since 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wizarddetectors.com\/pages\/support\" title=\"Wizard Support\"\u003eLearn all about using a Little Wizard and a Lumber Wizard here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 1-1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 13 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: 9V (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetection Limits \u0026amp; Shop Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the Lumber Wizard 5 to check lumber for hidden metal before cutting. Detection is not a guarantee that every object will be found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eWhat to check\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePractical guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFastener coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned for nails, screws, bolts, staples, and wire. The chart above gives comparison results for specific staples, nails, a deck screw, bolts, and a railroad spike, not every fastener or alloy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStainless \u0026amp; non-ferrous metals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe comparison chart does not establish performance for stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, or titanium. Do not treat those materials as cleared based on these results.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDetection depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublished examples range from 1 inch for a small staple to 4 inches for the larger bolt and railroad spike shown. Actual depth varies with object size, shape, orientation, and detector adjustment. These results are not a universal depth rating for every board; no species-specific or wet-lumber depth figures are provided here.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScanning surface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChoose a clear wooden or plastic support, away from metal clamps, bench legs, and trailer frames. If scanning near concrete, consider possible reinforcing metal below it. Check the area without the board before scanning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAlerts outside the board\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not assume the signal comes from the lumber or dismiss it as a false alarm. Move the board to a clearer location and compare the response with and without the board. Use a new, fresh, high-quality 9V battery and follow the tuning instructions in our support guide. If the alert remains unexplained, contact Wizard support before cutting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 27 years, the Lumber Wizard series has been trusted by woodworkers, cabinet shops, furniture makers, and sawmills worldwide. The Wizard 5 is the most advanced version yet — refined by decades of real-world workshop feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScan first. Cut confidently. Protect your blades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WizardDetectors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44597490975034,"sku":"Lumber Wizard 5 Woodworking Metal Detector","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7079\/7370\/files\/Lumber_Wizard_5_Hero.jpg?v=1788402462","url":"https:\/\/shopmetaldetectors.com\/products\/lumber-wizard-5-woodworking-metal-detector","provider":"WizardDetectors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}