moisture meter suggestions

[bcc2011]

Hey guys I am just trying to get some info on a good but cheap moisture meter out there. I was thinking of trying the one from ryobi that just came out but havent seen any reviews on it yet. I was curious to see what you guys are using and what brands to stay away from.

[Basser69]

I've been using this brand for about 3yrs. I only paid 40 bucks for mine. This appears to be the new version.
http://www.generaltools.com/MMD4E--PIN-TYPE-LCD-MOISTURE-METER_p_636.html

Same on that I bought. I paid 30 for it at lowes

[Trophy_Taker]

Same one I have and yep I bought it at lowes.  Works well and seems to be pretty accurate.

Matt...

[bcc2011]

I looked at that one and was going to buy it but when i seen about 4 meters had been opened and returned i got hesitant. Maybe I should just chuck out the cash and try it out.

[Basser69]

Are you sure those were not from turners trying them in the store? No issues with mine

[bcc2011]

Im not sure but  I was debating between that meter and the new ryobi pinless one from homedepot. I guess i just need to try one out and see what i think

[Gobblerstopper]

I broke down and bought the one from Lowe's the other night ($29.99). More out of curiosity than anything.

I should have done it years ago!  I'm finding different moisture levels pretty interesting. Two pieces of maple cut at the same time (7 years ago, 5/4"), but stored different places read 8.4% and 14.1%. I have a couple boards on the way that I want to try it on and also some beaver chewed up dogwood that I'm wanting to check out when I get time this week.

[Basser69]

I checked some dogwood I got from a dead tree and had readings from 14.1-42% from the same tree.