moisture meters

[Farrell]

Came across an interesting site (below). Can get pinless meters for $100 to
$200. The model CT100 is $198 (I think that is in US dollars).

http://www.electrophysics.on.ca/

Model CT100: Range 0% - 30%, Digital & Species
The immensely popular CT100 was the first digital "no pins" moisture meter
introduced to the woodworking market, in September 1993. One-inch depth
sensing, with electronic species compensation--just turn the density control
to the setting for your material and the large LCD display instantly shows
the corrected moisture content! Rugged and reliable for industry, yet
affordable for the hobbyist. Low battery warning symbol in display.
Incredible slimline pocket size only 4.7 x 2.7 x 1.0 inches.

I looked at some other meters from scientific supply houses and many of them
have a low-end moisture content of 6% - that's just getting into our range
of interest!

Let us know if you find any other really great meters!

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Newell" <gnewell@ameritech.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>; <mpt@talklist.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 1:08 AM
Subject: moisture meters


> Greetings once again,
>     I am spending much time of late thinking through the soundboard
> making and installing process. It seems to me that even though the Sitka
> I have purchased and may one day actually receive has been kiln dried. I
> do not know what it's moisture content will be and how whatever level it
> is presently at will affect my efforts. It occurs to me that I might
> want to obtain a moisture meter to test the wood throughout the process.
> Are there any recommendations as to either the need and or the model or
> style meter one should buy? I'm looking for the most bang for my buck.
> (aren't we all) I hope to use it for many other woodworking items as
> well. Do any of you have opinions on how well the needle-less ones work
> vs. the traditional needle type? Any light you could share would be
> helpful.
>
> Greg
> --
> Greg Newell
> mailto:gnewell@ameritech.net
>
>