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Started by buzywoodliff, January 23, 2015, 01:59:26 PM

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buzywoodliff

Anyone find a good, dependable, inexpensive moisture meter for the hobby woodworker??

Thanks

beenthere

Quotegood, dependable, inexpensive

Do they go together?  Doubt it.  ;)
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pine

What is your definition of inexpensive?  You want pins or pinless?
You can find some that are quite good (no fancy bells and whistles) Delmhorst J4 new for low $200's on Amazon.  Used on ebay,  there are a couple now, slightly used (what ever that means) for prices ranging from under $70, $129 and $150.  Of course the Delmhorst RDM3 is a good bit more with fancy bells and stuff.

square1

Quote from: beenthere on January 23, 2015, 02:04:03 PM
Quotegood, dependable, inexpensive

Do they go together?  Doubt it.  ;)
You know the old saying: Accurate, Long Lasting, Cheap - Pick any two.

WDH

I think that you get what you pay for when it comes to moisture meters. 
Woodmizer LT40HDD35, John Deere 2155, Kubota M5-111, Kubota L2501, Nyle L53 Dehumidification Kiln, and a passion for all things with leafs, twigs, and bark.  hamsleyhardwood.com

buzywoodliff

You get what you pay for pretty much applies to everything..... And I purposely didn't use the term "cheap". Lol

What little bit I know about them, the pin type are less expensive, and I think they would be fine for me anyway.

I was hoping to get something decent for 50-100 dollars.... Am I way off?


GeneWengert-WoodDoc

How important is it to know the moisture content accurately?  If the meter is off a little bit, will it ruin a project and mean a loss of hours of work as well?  Probably "Yes" and so you do need to spend money (no less than $200) for a meter.  I prefer one made in the USA as the calibration will be appropriate for our species, pus parts and repair will be very easy.
Gene - Author of articles in Sawmill & Woodlot and books: Drying Hardwood Lumber; VA Tech Solar Kiln; Sawing Edging & Trimming Hardwood Lumber. And more

buzywoodliff

Thanks for the input, hope the new year is treating you all well.

Peace

WDH

I have a Wagoner pinless MMC210, and it is fast and easy to use.  You have to correct for wood specific gravity, but Wagoner supplies you with a chart.  This one costs just South of $400.

I also have a Delmhorst J2000X with a slide hammer and 1" pins for use in the kiln. This one will run just South of $500. 

The Delmhorst J-4 without the slide hammer is about $260.   
Woodmizer LT40HDD35, John Deere 2155, Kubota M5-111, Kubota L2501, Nyle L53 Dehumidification Kiln, and a passion for all things with leafs, twigs, and bark.  hamsleyhardwood.com

jdtuttle

I've had good luck with Lignomat. Not too expensive and works well.
Have a great day

xlogger

After looking at prices this morning you are right WDH, you will spend at least $400 for a good pinless. I want one myself but not in a hurry to get one, so I wait awhile maybe I'll find one on ebay or craigslist. I've need to start on building my kiln first for now. After a pm with doc, I thinking more about building a kiln and connect it to my OWB as a heat source. Anyone here done that? So any suggestions on the structure will be appreciated.
Timberking 2000, Turbo slabber Mill, 584 Case, Bobcat 773, solar kiln, Nyle L-53 DH kiln

dean herring

I am getting really confused, the more I read about weighing lumber using electricity, the more I am confused. Is there a simple but accurate way to check?
Failure is not an option  3D Lumber

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