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General Tools MMD4E Digital Moisture Meter
General Tools
Accurate readings with in 1% of actual moisture content for most species
- Pin type
- 0-53% range
- Wood and building materials
- Hold function
Pros
- Accurate readings with in 1% of actual moisture content for most species
- Hold function freezes the reading for awkward measurement positions
- Wood and building materials modes
- The most commonly recommended entry moisture meter for woodworkers
Cons
- Single wood species calibration -- less accurate for dense hardwoods without species correction
- Pins are not the most durable -- replace periodically
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