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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Moisture in Timber Meter - Dawe Instruments Ltd

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Dawe Instruments Ltd

c. 1940

Overview

This portable moisture meter is secured in a wooden box with a metal latch.
Box opens with two hinged doors.
Leather strap attached to outside of box for easier transportation.
Cable is located in a compartment within the box .

Historical information

Meter reader provides accurate moisture content in specific woods (timber) including:
ash, beech, english oak, gurjun, jarrah, maple, african mahogany, BC pine, baltic redwood, spruce, and teak

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.252

Item type

Themes

Material

Inscriptions and markings

Metal label located on meter: "Tisco Perth" (Tough Instrument Service Co, Perth WA)
Metal plate attached to inside of box: "Correction Factors for Various Woods"
Label on box: "Made in England. Dawe Instruments"
Metal plate inside box lid: "Dawe Instruments - Moisture in Timber Meter Type 2100B Serial No ??(illegible) Made in London, England"
Metal plate: "Harris, Scarfe & Sandovers Ltd, Perth, WA"

Keywords

Instruments-measuring

Place made

Ealing, London, United Kingdom

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Scientific or research significance

Last modified

Friday, 17 October, 2025

Completeness

100

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