Q: We use a moisture meter with pins to check the MC of our incoming lumber. If the temperature is under 32F, does the water freeze and the meter not work? If it does not work, how do we check ...
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One walk down the lumber section at your local Home Depot or Lowe’s offers a practical example of why it’s so important for serious woodworkers to know the moisture content of their material. If you ...
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Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q How deep should needles go in rough or planed lumber using a pin moisture meter? Insulated ...