Read More Articles by Karl Forth

Profile picture for user karlforth
Karl Forth

Karl D. Forth is online editor for CCI Media. He also writes news and feature stories in FDMC Magazine, in addition to newsletters and custom publishing projects. He is also involved in event organization, and compiles the annual FDM 300 list of industry leaders. He can be reached at [email protected].

Wood Dr

Preparation for moisture meter use

Q. We have a pin-type moisture meter with a hammer probe connected with wire to our instrument. Sometimes when I take this into the kiln to measure the moisture, the lowest reading I can get is 12 percent MC. Any ideas why?

Technology

Laminating line technology: IWF exhibitor Black Bros.

After the cancellation of IWF, Todd Phalen of Black Bros. said that they are continuing to contact customers through phone calls and emails. They are anticipating being able to make some in-person visits in the near future, and have used some online virtual sessions for troubleshooting machinery and training on new equipment.