Moisture Meter

[Farrell]

Indeed, you are correct regarding Mrs. Smith's living room RH and the MC of 
her soundboard. Before buying a moisture meter though I would talk to the 
manufacturer's technical expert and make sure their unit will give accurate 
measurements when there is a finish on the wood and when the wood is only 
3/8-inch thick. I have an idea those factors might throw the meter off. 
Also, I would wonder if any affordable unit would be accurate enough to be 
of any use - I think most of these lower-end units (read: affordable) are 
better at distinguishing between "green" and "seasoned" wood (which is what 
most users of those meters are looking for) as opposed to distinguishing 
between a soundboard of 9% MC and one of 11%. I'm not saying it won't work - 
I've never used one - but I'd sure recommend talking to an expert before 
spending the $$.

If you do decide to get one, please let us know what you got and how it 
seems to work!

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
> Not making soundboards, but needing to reglue some ribs in the shop.
>
> Also have been thinking it might be interesting to measure MC of 
> soundboards and pinblocks in the field.
> Measuring humidity in Mrs. Smith's living room only tells you about that 
> very moment.
>
> Sid Blum
>
>
>>For what purpose? Most moisture meters loose their accuracy around 6% or 
>>so MC. If you are looking for something to measure MC of wood stored 
>>outside in a lumber yard, there are many to choose from. But if you are 
>>looking to dry a soundboard panel down for ribbing, a moisture content 
>>meter really won't work.
>>
>>Terry Farrell
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>>Anyone care to offer suggestions for a not overly expensive, but usable 
>>>moisture content meter?
>>>
>>>Thanks, as always,
>>>
>>>sid
>>>--
>>>Sid Blum