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This is what I was referring to:
The magnetic stud finder is a freely-moving magnetized rod encased in clear plastic. Before electronic stud finders came along, these were the way to go. Since drywall is affixed to studs with metal fasteners, find the metal and you've found the stud. Move the finder along the wall with the finder positioned so that the notches are to the side. When the rod is perpendicular to the wall, you've found metal--and a stud. Magnetic finders are a great supplement to electronic finders

Most metal detectors for wood are very similar to the hand held units used at airport security checkpoints.

I've saved some nice clean wood from pallets left after Girl Scout Cookie sales. After sanding it makes a nice back for small projects, and I often use the thin wood for temporary jigs and support for clamps. I only use the clear cross members, the nailed up support structure is broken down and saved for campfires, or gardening stakes.
I once pulled a staple through the planer. The scratch in the table is a constant reminder to be more careful. Could have been worse.

The type of detector I use is a wand, similar to airport security, I got it at a Woodcraft store, and it is rather expensive, close to a hundred bucks, but VERY cheap compared to what happened to me previously. I won't touch used wood without it, fact is I find myself checking new wood too. Home stores use staples (bad practice) to secure labels and they can be hazardous to nearly any blade.

rcf wrote:The type of detector I use is a wand, similar to airport security, I got it at a Woodcraft store, and it is rather expensive, close to a hundred bucks, but VERY cheap compared to what happened to me previously. I won't touch used wood without it, fact is I find myself checking new wood too. Home stores use staples (bad practice) to secure labels and they can be hazardous to nearly any blade.

Those staples are also hazardous the the hands carrying/handling them!:eek:

Removal IS at the TOP of the agenda!;)

Interestingly, there is an article in this months issue of Wood on just that subject. Might be worth getting a copy or visiting your library to look at a copy.