Checking butts for metal

[Jeff Segal]

I'm looking for a good, reliable metal detector to check butts for nails and shrapnel before milling.

 

Has anyone got any recommendations for brands and models?

 

Thanks,

 

Jeff Segal

[felixthelogchopper]

Rob D should be able to help

[Copford sawmill sussex]

We have never found a reliable one so we are also keen to see what people come up with!

[Stubby]

Jon is an habitual butt checker ! He might have some tips

[wisewood]

I've got one of those flat wand types that security staff use. It still leaves a little guess work to hidden stuff like occluded barbed wire but seems to ping metal buried to about 3".

 

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[Cae Ffynnon]

Having just written off a chain... Grumble, why do people hammer six inch nails into trees...Grumble... Does any one have a suggestion for a reasonable detector or magnetic gizmo... New chain snafued.....

[mendiplogs]

Jon is an habitual butt checker ! He might have some tips

 

HI STUBBY LET ME tell you this what goods a metal detector:lol: when theres mendip stone:thumbup1: it like hitting a RSJ:lol: AT FULL REVS :lol:WE HIT FROME STONE AT FULL REVS ON A BEECH BUTT KILLS THE CHAIN:lol: THANKS JON

[mendiplogs]

HI STUBBY LET ME tell you this what goods a metal detector:lol: when theres mendip stone:thumbup1: it like hitting a RSJ:lol: AT FULL REVS :lol:WE HIT FROME STONE AT FULL REVS ON A BEECH BUTT KILLS THE CHAIN:lol: THANKS JON

 

HI ALL the STONE WAS 2FT INTO THE BEECH BUTT :lol:THANKS JON

[Countryboy]

How big was the beech butt Jon

[mendiplogs]

How big was the beech butt Jon

 

HI MATE 4FT 6" THANKS JON