I am looking for a tool to measure the moisture content in wood. Does anyone have a good recommendation?
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I am looking for a tool to measure the moisture content in wood. Does anyone have a good recommendation?
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Hi David,
I am rather fond of the Delmhorst products. They offer a wide range of meters, however they tend to be on the higher end of the price scale.
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Harbor Freight has one that, I think,when not on sale is about $30 and half that when you catch a sale.
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Buy a used Delmhorst off of Ebay in the 60-dollar range. I been looking at older J-88's to have as a backup.
They've been the industry leader since WWII among professional mills.
Read their FAQ spiel on pins versus pinless before deciding:
http://www.delmhorst.com/
I've had folks check my stacks with various brands of hobbyist meters, and some of the readings are ridiculous. My local lumber graders tell similar stories, as some softwood grading requires a moisture test.
You can also check your M/C without a meter using a powder or postage scale and an oven.
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