Moisture Meter

[MCB]

I  spotted today that Lidl will be selling a Moisture Meter for £9.99 from 8th May

One can't go far wrong for that price!

MC

[John D Smith]

Hello the moisture meter in the West Midlands area are available from Monday 12th May

                                          Regards John

[Roderick Evans]

Thanks both for the info ,hope their in West Wales too, been waiting for ages.

[John D Smith]

I purchased the Moisture Meter from Lidl today looks ok to me very well made by Burg-Waechter Germany The question I would like answered is

what range in % in wood is best for turning?

                                                     Regards John

[bodrighywood]

Somewhere about 12% is usual but silly as it sounds it can depend on where you live. I brought some pieces I had turned dry in Cornwall up to Wikltshire and they moved and split due to the difference in humidity.

Pete

[John D Smith]

 Thank you Peter I suppose it is the same as bringing a turned piece into a central heated house.

                                                  Regards John

[Roderick Evans]

Hi
Bought one yesterday, great. Tried it on a few green logs......some were down to 9% but some around 9" dia were 32% !!
Also checked the walls in the cottage,stone walls around 9%,dry lined walls around 6% - 7%. Seems outstanding value for money