Reduce Lumber Waste and Increase Profits With the L5300 Handheld Wood Moisture Meter

Moisture mistakes cost sawmills and wood manufacturers time, material, and margin. The L5300 Handheld Wood Moisture Meter is designed to help you catch problems early—before wet lumber, hidden moisture pockets, or inconsistent drying turn into waste or rejected product. Built for demanding production environments, the L5300 delivers fast, accurate moisture readings across a wide range of wood species and thicknesses. When paired with the L722 Lumber Stack Probe, it allows you to pinpoint hidden moisture deep within stickered stacks, without tearing them apart or slowing down operations. Whether you’re monitoring incoming green lumber, checking kiln-dried material, or validating moisture levels before shipment, the L5300 helps improve quality control, grade recovery, and operational efficiency, all while reducing costly rework and callbacks.

For more information, you can contact Jason Spangler, Flooring Division Manager with Wagner Meters, by calling (800) 585-3023 or emailing Jason at jspangler@wagnermeters.com.