I didn't feel I needed one because I have always segregated my wood by how long it takes to season. No sense giving eastern white pine three years to dry. Nor red maple. But I got one when I was processing a LOT of dead standing red oak, mostly to confirm that the heavy trunks of the tree were "wet" heavy but also to confirm how fast they were "drying" in the middle of Winter. Came in handy to confirm (eastern white) pine seasons in the round faster than I believed it does. It's a tool. You won't use it a lot, but data can be convincing, unless you prefer myths and hype. If people didn't believe myths and hype half of today's media would cease to exist.
Never had a moisture meter here. Would have been useful when I first started burning but now that I am 4-5 years ahead I don’t need one. Firewood here is cut and split and kept outside for a year and then under a roof for 3 more. At that point it is getting burned regardless.
All of you who said to get a moisture meter are completely wrong! I cannot stand it, I’m starting my own Wood Hoarders club just for people who don’t use moisture meters. I’ll call it “No meters, big peters club” . Then I’ll send Scotty a letter threatening to sue him. Impeach Scotty Overkill
For my own use I never use one but if I'm selling I keep it with me, just in case the customer gets testy
Do you need one.. NO.. Are they nice to have? Yes, especially if you are a hoarder and there are kids around or adults that don't know. Then you can explain to them that dry wood Burns better because there's no water in it. You can split A wet and dry pieces and show them the numbers..
