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      Rx #7: DIAGNOSING CUSTOMER ISSUES

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      Every so often, but hopefully not too often, a customer has a complaint. Frequently, moisture content (MC) is the potential issue. So, let’s discuss how to use a moisture meter on many types of finished products to obtain the necessary MC i...

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      Rx #6: MOISTURE METER CHOICES

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      There are two types of moisture meters used with lumber. One uses pins or needles that are inserted into the piece of wood being tested; the...
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      Rx #5: MONITORING MOISTURE CONTENT IN WOOD PRODUCTION

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      There should be no doubt that the moisture content (MC) of the wood used in manufacturing of furniture, cabinets, flooring, and so on is sup...
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      Rx #4: SAMPLING INCOMING LUMBER WITH MOISTURE METERS

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      Always check the moisture content (MC) of incoming lumber. It is critically important for a wood products manufacturing operation to have lu...
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      Rx #3: MEASURING MC WHEN UNLOADING A KILN

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      Over the last few decades, the processors and users of kiln dried (KD) lumber have become more and more conscious of the importance of achie...
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      Rx #2: Selecting Kiln Samples to Test with Moisture Meters

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      PRACTICAL USES FOR MOISTURE METERS FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN WOOD MANUFACTURING KILN DRYING BASICS For kiln drying all hardwood, and some s...
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      Rx #1: MOISTURE & WOOD INTERACTION

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      PRACTICAL USES FOR MOISTURE METERS FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN WOOD MANUFACTURING WHY MC? Why do wood people worry so much about MC? In my 50...