David: Press against wood and bang, reads the moisture content just as you expect
United States on Sep 27, 2023
Jonathon AgeeJonathon Agee: As described.
Pros: Excellent instructions. Very intuitive. Construction is consistent with Stihl standards. Corded pin cap is not loseable and doesn't interfere with use.
Cons: Less about this product, and more about the technology itself. When you are testing, you are only NMT 1/8 inch (3mm) deep. You are only getting surface cure read on wood.
For example: I cut 3 weeks ago. Cured firewood is 10 to 20%. Both the Hackberry and persimmon were half dead when felled. Almost all limbs split at least once, and larger limbs and trunks split to NMT 6x6x16. Hackberry tested out at 12-16% and persimmon 14-18%.
Now testing out at 2% and 5% respectively. This may be accurate for cut or split faces, however I refuse to believe that these are reflecting the deeper cure element of wood.
This year's cut goes the the rear and last year leftover will rotate forward.
If anyone has any professional knowledge, I'm all ears.
United States on Sep 23, 2023
C.O'C: You get what you paid for this thing is probably accurate enough for firewood all I won't register over 40%, but it's not a big deal for firewood I was hoping to get a rough estimate for lumber and it doesn't seem to be accurate enough to even do that I'm keeping it for firewood but spending more money on something for lumber
United States on May 01, 2022
Simon Cantin: Acheté pour mesurer le taux d’humidité de mon bois de chauffage. Souvent, je n’obtiens aucune lecture, sinon des lectures très différentes sur un même morceau. Fragile, peu fiable.
Canada on Aug 30, 2021
Peter Frewen: I have almost given up / discarded the unit as it seems to me that it is too complex to turn on & in my largish hands is a very small instrument. Not a fan at all
Australia on Feb 06, 2021
Mirek TurczyniakMirek Turczyniak: I did not receive what was pictured. I received a different stihl moisture meter.
Canada on Jan 17, 2017
A. C. Sandy Brodie: My part-time job is raising tropical hardwoods. With no education on the subject of harvesting, milling and drying wood, I was frustrated by warped and twisted boards with checking (cracking) ends. I soon learned how important the moisture content was, but had no way to get a reading on it. Shopping on Amazon, I came across the Stihl meter. I have a couple of Stihl chain saws and the quality has been unsurpassed, so this seemed like a natural product to have. I was concerned about reviews on the product, not for quality, but for delivery. Seems some folks thought it took to long to get one from Germany, where it is made. Well, surprise me! I received mine in nine days after the order, in great packaging. So easy to use and very accurate. I've compared readings to a friends moisture meter and the Stihl is easier to read and so compact it fits in my shirt pocket.
United States on Jun 10, 2015
| Stihl Wood Moisture Meter - Accurately Measure Wood Moisture Content Digitally | Digital Moisture Detector: Accurately Measure Moisture Levels in Wood with This Wood Moisture Meter | Accurately Measure Moisture in Wood with our Upgraded Wood Moisture Meter | |
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| Sale off | $3 OFF | ||
| Total Reviews | 140 reviews | 1 reviews | 180 reviews |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1/5 stars of 504 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 6,154 ratings | 4.3/5 stars of 617 ratings |
| Batteries Required? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces | 6.7 ounces | 5.6 ounces |
| ASIN | B0056TLHIE | B07Q5TFB74 | B087BR9CP2 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | No | Tavool | Tavool/lo |
| Date First Available | March 16, 2013 | May 12, 2019 | July 3, 2020 |
| Batteries Included? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,285 in Tools & Home Improvement #19 in Moisture Meters | #30,954 in Tools & Home Improvement #15 in Moisture Meters | #414,450 in Tools & Home Improvement #184 in Moisture Meters |
| Package Dimensions | 3.5 x 2.09 x 1.42 inches | 6.5 x 2.9 x 1.6 inches | |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop | Wall Mount | Surface Mount, Wall Mount |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
United States on Nov 02, 2023