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24th May 2011, 10:30 AM #1
Looking for someone in Sydney with a moisture meter
I've got some Swamp Oak that has been under covers for over 12 months now and I need to know the current moisture content, but don't have a moisture meter.
The guy I got it from indicated it had been cut about 6 months prior. It's been air drying ever since.
I know the general rule-of-thumb about 1in per year, but before I decide to use this stuff I'd like to get an accurate reading.
Any fellow woodies in Sydney with a decent one that I can visit with a sample to get it checked ? (I'm near Bankstown).
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27th May 2011, 12:08 PM #2
No offers as yet.
So, no woodworkers out there willing to help me out then? bummer.
Next question then:
1. anyone interstate that can help me out (I can probably cut some and post to someone to test for me).
2. My only other option is to buy one - so where to buy it (and what should I get?)
TN.
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27th May 2011, 02:00 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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i'll test it if you want.i'll pm you with details
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28th May 2011, 09:18 PM #4Intermediate Member
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I have a wagner meter. It is supposed to measure to a depth of 3/4 inch but I just check around all four sides of big pieces and it seems to work. I'm in Lillyfield and happy to help if there is no one closer.
Rick
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29th May 2011, 07:48 PM #5
I have one that I picked up from Ebay happy to help out.
I am in eastern suburbs of Sydney.
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30th May 2011, 10:17 AM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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Moisture Meter
I bought a moisture meter on ebay for $36.00 all up. I use it on the Paulownia. I have tested the planks I buy in that have been kiln dried to 13% and then allowed to go back in the open. My meter shows the ends to be 17% which given the air moisture here is as expected. My point is that for $40.00 you can own your on fairly accurate instrument and check the timber any time. If 2 reading in a row over say 1 month are the same then it would be reasonable to assume that the timber has dried as much as the atmosphere will allow. That is what you want to know.
Whitewood
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