A moisture meter is essential for storing guitar wood properly. It helps luthiers and builders maintain the ideal moisture level, around 6–8%, to prevent warping, cracking or shrinking. By checking humidity balance before cutting or gluing, a moisture meter ensures wood stability, quality and protects your investment in premium tonewoods. Accurately reads elevated moisture content using cutting-edge electromagnetic wave technology that penetrates 1½” through most materials. Non-destructive design leaves no marks and automatically calibrates to dry air. The probe can be held at any angle and reads 0 to 100% moisture in wood and drywall for building inspection, lumber, water damage repair, and other industries. The large LCD simultaneously displays current, maximum and minimum moisture content, has a bright backlight and a low battery indicator. Features adjustable audible and visible, Hi/Lo wetness risk alarm, auto-power-off and a hold function. Comes ready to use with clear instructions and 3 AAA batteries. Dimensions: 9.5" x 2.5" x 1" (235 x 63 x 30mm)Weight: 8 oz (226g) Specifications Materials Resolution Accuracy Moisture Content All soft and hard woods including but not limited to Pine, Poplar, Oak, Maple, and Teak. 0.1% ±2% All forms of drywall and sheetrock including cementboard, ¼” and ½” gypsum drywall, soundboard, and greenboard. NOTE: This meter is not appropriate for testing concrete, brick, mortar, or screed Operating Temperature and Humidity 0 to 40°CAnd less than 85% Relative Humidity Reading Depth Range 40 mm
