Coop Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I don't whether to place this here or Power Tools since it can fit either topic.Does anyone have an opinion on moisture meters?Pin or pinless and one brand over the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I use one every time I buy direct from the mill. Mine has pins so, I'm careful where I test. I've only owned one so, I have not preference to brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I have a pin-less model and it works great. Electrophysics CT-100 Highly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Pinned is better for thick stock. Personally I think every woodworker should have one, specially if you are buying directly from a sawmill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I currently have a pinned one from Timber Creek but question it's accuracy when using it on thick 5/4, 6/4 or greater boards. As I can't push the pins in very far and don't want to drive nails, is it not just measuring the moisture at the surface? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 lumber is always weater in the middle, that's why the pendant versions are better, as you drive them into the wood to get a more accurate reading. for really thick wood you can buy a stand alone probe that you actually use a hammer to drive into the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 The meter I mentioned is able to scan a little over 1" in depth (which includes through very dense material like fiberglass). If you're working with thick stock (greater than 1") readings can be taken from both sides of the board. If it's over 3" thick then you may run into problems but you'll likely be re-sawing to a measurable thickness. After a few days to acclimate you should be able to get accurate readings. I use it for 8/4 quite a bit and it's always been accurate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Accurate deep meters use a slide hammer probe. You don't use a hammer to beat them in. The slide hammer is there to get them in and more importantly back out. Lignomat meters are great and somewhat affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan S Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Accurate deep meters use a slide hammer probe. You don't use a hammer to beat them in. The slide hammer is there to get them in and more importantly back out. Lignomat meters are great and somewhat affordable. The one that I used required a hammer, but it was probably 60 years old and looked more like a oscilloscope (it was the size of one) than a modern moisture meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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