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Does anyone here use moisture meters to test there timbers before working on them? If so, what brands do you recommend, and what would you consider a good moisture content for stable wood?

This may be of use;
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplrn/fplrn268.pdf

I know that at this time of year the sun hits the hill at about 4 o'clock. If I'm just going home to dinner that is sufficient. If I've told a friend that I'll take them to the airport on time, I'll take my watch.