“How to Air-Dry Lumber” by Dave Boyt features Lignomat mini-Ligno moisture meter. Dave uses our meter to demonstrate monitoring his wood stacks when air-drying his lumber. Having our Mini-Ligno Moisture Meter featured in Woodcraft Magazine is a testament to its reliability and efficiency. We take pride in providing our customers with high-quality tools that enhance […]
Read More >Every floor installer and inspector should have a meter to check the moisture in wood floors. Having a moisture meter and knowing how to use it is not all there is to know. It is also important to know how to check calibration and function of the moisture meter to avoid false measurements. Recently I […]
Read More >We recently had a customer call us with a problem. He was called onto a site where the floor had cupped and boards were twisted. He wrote us that he inspected a wood floor, ¾ x 5 inches, stapled down, upstairs over plywood. Consumer told him the species was Teak. The ¼ and ¾ depth […]
Read More >Whether you have no budget yet for a professional dry kiln, or you would like to monitor your kiln performance, a reliable and accurate moisture meter for in-kiln moisture measurement is the best investment for your kiln dry operation. Monitoring the moisture changes continuously will get you the most out of your lumber drying. It […]
Read More >Oops … you made a mistake with the wood species setting while taking a lot of measurements. It happens, even though it should not. It could happen and now you are at home filling out the report for your last installation. Looking at photos and notes, you notice all moisture measurements were taken on the […]
Read More >Pinless Moisture Meters use electro-magnetic wave technology, which measures density in a three dimensional field underneath the instrument. If moisture varies within the segment, the average moisture content is indicated. Corrections are available for different wood species. Wood temperature does not affect moisture readings. Pin Moisture Meters measure the electrical resistance between two pins. If […]
Read More >During lumber drying process, whether air dry or kiln dry, a moisture meter is the most reliable means of determining moisture content. However, it can be difficult to get it right. Being able to correctly measure moisture content of stacked lumber being dried is crucial for optimized lumber quality. How can you measure the shell and core […]
Read More >Versatility: Pin moisture meters can measure all thicknesses from veneer to lumber to logs, from wet to dry, from flat boards to round or oddly shaped pieces. Another Advantage of pin moisture meters is their ability to connect different attachments to measure where built-in pins of moisture meters cannot reach. We offer electrodes (hand probes) […]
Read More >Know more about Lignomat pin vs pinless moisture meters from our product page. Please go through our brochure to find the best moisture meter that meet your need. Advantages of Pin Moisture Meters Versatility – Pin moisture meters can measure all thicknesses from veneer to lumber to logs, from wet to dry, from flat […]
Read More >Watch this short instructional video on how to change the battery in your mini-Ligno moisture meter
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