Reddit reviews Little Wizard 2 Woodworking Metal Detector
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For Best Detection Requires New 9 volt battery with at least 8.6 volts.Like any specialized tool this requires proper tuning and understanding of how to use.Use to locate nails or screws in recycled woodPrecision Handheld Metal Detector For Woodworkers
I have no idea how deep these scan, but have you tried something like the Lumber Wizard (for broad scanning) or the Little Wizard (for more accurate spot scanning)? They may be helpful in locating nails and other metal in the reclaimed wood before your saw or planer falls victim to them. Apart from the damage to the blades, I imagine hitting a nail while cutting/planing must be rather alarming!
Search pinterest or google images for "reclaimed fencing" and you'll see lots of ideas.
I like to plane them flat and do a big glue up into panels that I can use for stuff, looks really nice with all the weathered variations, just be careful you get all the screws, staples and nails out.
A metal detector is a good idea if you are gonna use power tools on any reclaimed lumber. I've got one that looks like this except its a shitty no-name off ebay, works tho.
Embedded nails in pallet boards can be very difficult to see, and can certainly do some serious damage to your tools.
You may want to invest in a handheld metal detector.