moisture meters

[Farrell]

The referenced web site indicates that a rough surface or a finish will goof
up the reading on the pin-less meter.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don" <drpt@sk.sympatico.ca>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 10:41 PM
Subject: Re: moisture meters


> Hi,
>
> Does anyone know if they will work thru a finished soundboard?
>
>
> At 10:07 PM 1/24/02 -0500, you wrote:
> >.
> >
> >
> >
> >      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/
> >
> >& 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 -----
> ><>
> ><><>
> > 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
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> Regards,
> Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T.
>
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