Two Moisture Meters, Different Readings

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Mass. Wine Guy

Feeling the Heat
Nov 23, 2007
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Northeastern Massachusetts
I have a General Toolw MMD4E moisture meter from Lowes and I just received a DR Meter MD812 (which appears to be identical to the Dusiec MD812). Measurements of the same piece of wood can differ three or four points. Does anyone have experience with these meters and have an opinion on which one is more accurate?

Thanks very much.
 
I assume these are both very inexpensive meters. Trying to get an exact # from such an inexpensive meter is waste of time. Use them to compare the relative dryness of your wood. They all have at least a 5% +/- accuracy.
Measure your hand (should get a low 30#), measure a unpainted piece of trim in your house (should get <15%).
 
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A mini Ligno is a very good meter $100.00 new
 
I have been looking at buying a Mini Ligno for my wood shop for some time now ,I just haven't pulled the trigger yet
 
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