Moisture Matters Blog

Pin moisture meters, originally designed for the lumber and woodworking industries, are now used in multiple trades for quality assurance. These tools are an integral part of what you do every day, whether you are producing lumber, a woodworker, a flooring contractor, ... Read More

Moisture meters for wood provide both a scientific and practical approach to quality control and material selection in the woodworking industry. Tom Laurenzi, CEO of DelmhorstⓇ Instrument Company states: “Moisture meters are proven, essential tools for anyone working ... Read More

Since 1957, attendees of the Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers Fair (AWFS) have witnessed firsthand the evolution of tools, systems, and policies within the woodworking and furnishings design industries. Guests to the 2023 show, held in Las Vegas in ... Read More

There's no wood finish or surface application in the world that can compensate for the defects that occur when items made of wood are not sufficiently dried before production. In many cases, the conditions that contribute to the relative moisture content within any ... Read More

Industry-specific advice is always helpful, especially when the authority is also a master craftsman. In this last of our series of articles featuring the value of Delmhorst moisture meters in a number of applications, we are sharing the insights and opinions of Billy ... Read More

For professional woodworkers, there's rarely a bigger concern than unmanaged moisture levels. Wood that is too wet or too dry, even by a small percentage, is prone to movement and shrinking. Read More