Bosch DMD4K Digital Multi-Detector Kit
Bosch DMD4K Digital Multi-Detector Kit
- Multi-Functional Detection of ferrous and non-ferrous metals (rebar, studs, and pipes), wood studs, and live wiring
- Deep Metal Detection Capability – Detects steel up to 4-Inch deep, even in concrete
- Zoom Feature in Metal Mode. Enhanced precision in detecting small objects, locating centers of large objects, and distinguishing between close objects
- Informative LCD Display indicates mode, detection strength and more
- Illuminated Ring around marking hole changes from green to red to indicate detection and Audible Detection Signal. Easily switches on and off
Autocalibration in Metal Mode – Metal scan can be started at any location; Informative LCD Display – Indicates mode, detection strength and more; Distinguishes between ferrous (magnetic) and non-ferrous (non-magnetic) metals; Illuminated Ring around marking hole changes from green to red to indicate detection; Audible Detection Signal – Easily switches on and off; On-Tool Marking Pencil Storage – Accepts standard pencil width; Ergonomic Soft-Grip Area – For sure grip and comfort
List Price: $ 179.00
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Tags: Bosch, Digital, DMD4K, MultiDetector
Comments (3)
Overpriced poor performance,
This device attempts to be a stud finder, metal finder and live-wire detector. It works best as a metal detector but you can’t turn off the live-wire detector which is fooled by static electricty and gives so many false positives you don’t know what you have in the wall.
I recently tried to find the position of studs in an exterior wall of a new home with sheetrock and vinyl siding. In the metal mode I got a rough idea (looking for nails or screws) but it seemed to identify more studs than existed and according to the readings I was sure there was a live-wire in there.
I then tried a Zircon stud finder that cost half as much as the Bosch and found less studs and those it found were in different positions than those indicated by the Bosch.
I cut into the wall and found the Zircon was correct and there was NO wires, live or otherwise. The Bosch showed the position of the studs off by 1-2 inches and indicated studs were there were none.
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|High price, poor performance,
I saw the DMD4K at a tool show at my local lumber yard. It was very impressive on the test board that the Bosch rep used to demonstrate it.
In a nearby booth showing a $5 magnetic stud finder (actually a nail or screw finder, to be precise) was a test panel made of 1/2″ drywall on 2×3 studs. I borrowed the DMD4K and tried it out on the magnet guy’s test panel but it couldn’t find the studs. I asked the Bosch rep what I was doing wrong and he tried without success to find studs on that panel.
I bought a magnet.
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|Bosh Stud finder,
I was disappointed in the stud finder. Using it on an outside wall that has foil backed insulation is a normal task. I found the finder’s performance lacking.
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