Moisture

[Quesports]

How do cuemakers decide when the moisture content of a piece of wood has reached the point that it is ready to use? Is there a specific percentage that is acceptable for all woods??

 

[whammo57]

How do cuemakers decide when the moisture content of a piece of wood has reached the point that it is ready to use? Is there a specific percentage that is acceptable for all woods??

I like to see somewhere between 6 to 8 percent moisture. Above 8 %, I won't use it until it drys more.

I have found that black palm will never read much below 10%.... I don't know why. Just my experience.

Kim

 

[moccabee]

What type of moisture meter are you using?

 

[Quesports]

What type of moisture meter are you using?

Hi Moccabee, I do not have one but am looking into buying rare wood for several cues and am hoping for general ideas on what may be acceptable. All of the woods I like are in the rosewood family, presently I am looking into African Blackwood, and Burmese Blackwood. I found this article interesting and informative.. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/MeasuringMonitoring_Moisture_Levels.html