[DocSavage45]

Hey LJ's ,

Another ignorant question? LOL!

Had a recent discussion with Matt Cremona. He owns an Expensive Wagner inductive type moisture meter. almost 400 dollars? Not making enough in woodworking to warrent it. After talking with Matt I decided to check out Amazon and found a RisePro Wood Moisture Meter inductive type that had an excellent review.

It is calibrated for many of the common woods woodworkers often use. It operates on wood density, temperature and pre calibrated values.

There is a small instruction manual and a chart of the woods it is calibrated to measure. The woods are grouped into a gear 1-8.

I just purchased a pick up load of hard maple from CharlieK after he had sold the majority so he gave me a good price.

The wood is now on a drying rack in my basement. Guess what ! Hard Maple isn't in any of the category's in the gears! Did a Google search but it's becoming more convoluted, sooooo I thought I'd check with the smart, experienced folk here. Yes I did a check on the site and found little on moisture meters.


Again your comments and thoughts and suggestions are welcome.

 

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Thanks! Jim take care of that meter. :<)

 

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Hey Greg,

Thanks for your input.

 

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Rich,

Guess I was not as in depth as you in researching before purchasing thanks for your input.

 

[DocSavage45]

There were negative comments but not about accuracy. One particular comment was that it gave the same measure as a more expensive meter although the meter wasent mentioned. Greg's meter is 10 bucks more now. The criticism that came up several times was using the longer pins and the stability of the case.

Thanks for the update Rich

 

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Dave,

No default. They call it a gear. 1 to 8 pre set. Or there is a whole section on calculation. Rich's info was enlightening. I checked out the wood data base and I can see what relative densities are.

Thanks!

 

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AZWoody,

It has features that are pretty good for not a lot of money. I usually read the 1 star reviews first. The 4 star reviews were the most informative. It's made in china. The instructions are clear. It just didn't have hard Maple or otherwise known as Acer. The negative reviews on Greg's meter which is pin type were about the quality/strength of the case when using longer pins.

A weakness noted on this meter is it's battery contacts. It uses a nine volt battery.

 

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Hey Charlie ! How do you check your wood for moisture?

Have fun out there learning new stuff!

 

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Danny,

I see you're out there being a sawyer. You mentioned being a woodworker as well? Like to see some of your work. Thanks for the number!

 

[DocSavage45]

Thanks Dan!

 

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Bob,

"Trivial Addition"

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? LOL! Thanks! for you it might be trivial for others it could be "rocket Science!"