Q. I have read that you suggest a target MC for oak and other hardwoods for cabinets and furniture of 6.8 percent MC to 7.0 percent MC. Can you explain why please?

Q. It looks like the humidity sensors in our plant are not accurate anymore. How is the interior plant humidity related to outside humidity values?

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