Used to be a metal detector enthusiast. So many times I've seen someone who'd take a perfectly good machine, not find anything, then call the machine junk.
First, the machine needs to be adjusted properly. I don't have experience with the hand wands, but I'd assume there is a sensitivity adjustment. If looking for nails in wood, then you'd want max sensitivity and, if an option, in all-metals mode.
Next, the user needs to move the detector at a speed that allows it to 1) pick up a signal, 2) process that signal, 3) give you the results. Move the detector too fast and no matter how perfectly it's set, it'll miss any targets. Also, some machines process signals faster than others.
And finally is the skill and patience of the operator. Read the directions, practice with small nails under varying layers of boards (both wet and dry, cause it'll make a difference), and "learn" your machine. Practice not only scanning the broadside of the nail(s), but also at varying angles and from the end of the nail.
There are detectors out there that cost thousands of dollars, but in the end, they ALL work the same. I have a Tesoro Silver uMax. No display; only a single tone, but is amazing how much information that tone can supply if you understand its language.
If all you're looking for are nails, you can use most any detector. If your target (nails) will be in no more than 6" of wood thickness, then most any should work. Look to see what the manufacturer's specs are, then take into consideration that those specs are best-case scenario, by folks who know the machine.
Again, have never used a hand wand, but pretty sure there are some that work better than others.
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