Lignomat D Ligno-Scanner D Pinless Moisture Meter

The Lignomat D Ligno-Scanner D Pinless Moisture Meter offers precision, consistency, and reliability in a compact, user-friendly tool. Featuring a measuring depth of 3/4″, this pinless moisture meter is a top choice for woodworking, flooring installation, and building inspections. Its wide 5-60% measuring range combined with 71 species settings makes it a versatile tool for anyone working with hardwoods, softwoods, engineered flooring, or building materials. The large, easy-to-read display provides moisture readings, species settings, and depth indicators, simplifying every job from lumber selection to post-restoration assessment.

Unlike pin meters, the Ligno-Scanner D checks moisture without leaving pinholes, making it ideal for finished surfaces and delicate woods. It’s an excellent option for those needing fast, reliable results without damaging the material. Trusted by professionals across North America, the Ligno-Scanner D helps users avoid costly mistakes and improve material handling and installation processes, whether they’re building custom furniture, installing floors, or investigating water damage.

Lignomat Mini-Ligno MD Moisture Meter At a Glance

• Pinless 3/4″ Measuring Depth: checks moisture deeper without surface damage, perfect for thicker woods and flooring.
• Large Digital Display: clear view of moisture readings, wood species settings, and measurement depth for fast, accurate decisions.
• Wide Measuring Range (5-60%): flexible enough for hardwoods, softwoods, and construction materials.
• 71 Wood Species Settings: ensures accuracy by easily matching different wood types, plus custom settings by specific gravity.
• Built-in Reference Scale: quickly detect high and low moisture areas in non-wood materials like drywall and subfloors.
• Stable Calibration: consistent performance, internally checked and auto-adjusted without user recalibration.

Markets

• Woodworking and Furniture Making: Measures moisture content without damaging surfaces, essential for fine woodworking and cabinetmaking.
• Flooring Installation: Ensures wood flooring is at the right moisture level for installation and ongoing use.
• Building Inspections: Fast moisture detection in walls, ceilings, and floors after leaks or water damage events.
• Water Damage Restoration: Identifies areas with elevated moisture that require drying or replacement.
• Educational Trade Programs: Teaches students about moisture content’s critical role in wood and construction industries.
• DIY Renovations and Home Projects: Helps homeowners and hobbyists manage moisture risks when working with wood.
• Lumberyards and Sawmills: Verifies moisture levels before distribution or sale, ensuring top-quality product shipments.

Woodworkers benefit from the Ligno-Scanner D’s ability to deliver precise readings without damaging fine woods, making it perfect for custom builds and furniture making. Flooring professionals can rely on it during every phase of a project — from material delivery to post-installation — to ensure optimal moisture conditions, preventing future issues like cupping or buckling. Restoration and inspection specialists trust its reference scale for quick, reliable moisture detection in walls, ceilings, and floors after water damage. Educational programs teaching woodworking and construction trades find the Ligno-Scanner D a valuable tool for showing students the importance of moisture control. Even hobbyists appreciate its simplicity and accuracy for small-scale projects and DIY renovations.

Lignomat D Ligno-Scanner D Pinless Moisture Meter Features

• The moisture meter has a wide measuring range and ¾” measuring depth, which is standard for pinless moisture meters. (Scanner S: depth ¼”, Scanner SD: dual-depth ¼” and ¾”).
• Approved by woodworkers for quality and price,see Fine Woodworking Magazine’s Review.
• Choose Lignomat if you are looking for accuracy, reliability and consistency. A meter you can depend on.
• Accurate, reliable and easy-to-use.Single depth: Optimized to measure 3/4″ deep.
• Large display inidates: -Wood moisture in percent-Wood species setting-Measuring depth.
• Measuring depth matters for pinless meters: The measuring field of the Ligno-Scanner D reaches 3/4″ (20mm) deep.
• For woodworking and furniture making: An alternative to pin meters:Fast, effortless, without leaving pin holes. Not for round or odd shapes.
• Wood floors – from start to finish: Use meter when purchasing, storing and acclimating floors, during and after installation, to check when floor is in use.
• Water damage assessment and repair: Find high moisture areas fast and reliably to remove and replace what is damaged.

Lignomat D Ligno-Scanner D Pinless Moisture Meter Specifications

• Measuring Range: 5-60% dependent on species settings; can read below 5% for hardwoods.
• Display: Digital with 0.1% resolution throughout the full range.
• Species Correction: 71 built-in settings, or by specific gravity (0.3–1.0 range).
• Measuring Depth: 3/4″ deep penetration for solid, reliable measurements.
• Reference Scale: 0-99 scale for non-wood materials like drywall and laminate.
• Calibration: Internal calibration check for accuracy, not affected by temperature changes.
• Size: Compact 2″ x 5.5″ x 0.5″ body with a measuring pad size of 1 5/8″ x 2 5/8″.
• Weight: Lightweight at 8 ounces (200g), built with high-impact plastic.
• Warranty: 2-year warranty on the meter (battery excluded)

Lignomat D Ligno-Scanner D Pinless Moisture Meter Includes

• Ligno-Scanner D
• Pouch with belt loop
• (1) 9 V battery
• Manual
• Laminated wood species card

Lignomat D Ligno-Scanner D Pinless Moisture Meter Warranty

• All mini-Ligno moisture meters have a 2 year warranty. Display has a lifetime warranty. Accessories have a 1 yr warranty. Pins and battery are excluded.

Why Professionals Choose the Lignomat Ligno-Scanner D Pinless Moisture Meter

When speed, precision, and surface protection matter, the Ligno-Scanner D is the go-to moisture checker. This meter saves time and materials — you can scan your wood without poking ugly holes into finished products. Flooring installers, woodworkers, and restoration crews trust this meter because it gives honest, no-nonsense readings that help get the job done right the first time. Whether you’re laying hardwood floors, building custom furniture, or chasing leaks behind drywall, the Ligno-Scanner D is your workhorse for keeping moisture problems from costing time and money.