Moisture content meter advise

resoman · Jun 22, 2015

I have a moisture meter with pins that just really doesn't work well. Can I get some recommendations for a meter that is accurate and won't break the bank?? I think the one I have is made by "Dr. Meter". I'm looking at a pinless meter by Ryobi but it has mixed reviews, about $75.00 at Amazon.
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Moore Bettah Ukuleles · Jun 22, 2015

I use a Wagner pin less model. Not cheap but it will measure up to a couple of inches deep.

mzuch · Jun 22, 2015

This is one tool where you get what you pay for. The cheap ones are not at all accurate. The Lignomat Moisture Meter Mini-Ligno E/D has worked well for me.

resoman · Jun 22, 2015

I figured I was gonna have to pony up and spend some dough. I like the idea of no pins but they are more expensive for a good one. I was looking at the Lignomat line but the Wagner Meters MMC205 at $280.00 is probably what I'm gonna end up with.

dofthesea · Jun 23, 2015

I've been using a Wagner pines for years for Luthier work and other woodworking. Its the best hands down.

Moore Bettah Ukuleles · Jun 23, 2015

resoman said:
I figured I was gonna have to pony up and spend some dough. I like the idea of no pins but they are more expensive for a good one. I was looking at the Lignomat line but the Wagner Meters MMC205 at $280.00 is probably what I'm gonna end up with.

That's the one I have. BTW, no one I buy wood from wants me sticking holes in their wood and if you measure on the edges where the holes don't matter you're not getting an accurate reading. Pinless is the way to go IMO.

resoman · Jun 23, 2015

That Wagner MMC 205 is what I ordered. Thank you guys!

RPA_Ukuleles · Jun 23, 2015

How do you read thin woods with the pin-less meters? Most specs show the reading point calibrated to read at 3/4" deep.

I have a Delmhorst pinned meter, but I think I'd like to have both types actually. Sometimes MC readings can be a moving target.

Yankulele · Jun 23, 2015

My Lignoscanner SD has two settings. 1/4" and 3/4", which refer to the thickness of the wood. As I recall, they make three models: a 1/4" one, a 3/4" one, and one that will do both. The SD is, of course, more money. Seems to work well. It comes with a booklet that has different calibration values for different wood. Look up the wood, type in the calibration value, select thickness, take a reading.

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