moisture meters

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> Subj:Re: moisture meters 
> Date:1/24/2002 5:34:57 AM Pacific Standard Time
> From:<A HREF="mailto:mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com">mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com</A>
> Reply-to:<A HREF="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>
> To:<A HREF="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>
> Sent from the Internet 
> 
>    >>>>>>>>>>>>>List

     IMHO Moisture meters are not necessary for drying spruce.Not only that 
but some moisture meters say they will measure down to say 4% mc but they 
come with a conversion chart that changes the rerd numbers to something too 
high which then becomes irrelavant, meaning it doesn't really have the 
capacity to read spruce at 5 or 6% emc.
              Dale Erwin

> 
> 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
> >


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