wood core sample tools?
wood core sample tools?
(OP)
Doing some searching here and reading over the years I found a lot of you use a core sampler called an "increment borer". I am interested in finally getting something to take wood samples with. I have located suppliers for these but I am looking for some feedback. These look like they are designed for tree samples so they have this big handle which needs some clearance. Since what I am looking for is to use it in the confines of a crawlspace or attic or between 16" o/c joists and there is a floor deck above and I need to sample small lumber at times I am wondering some things:
1) if this is in fact the best tool or if there is something else out there? Small like a wine cork screw size?
2) Any experiences or pros and cons to this type of tool? Troubles? ease of use?
3) Bit size recommendations?
1) if this is in fact the best tool or if there is something else out there? Small like a wine cork screw size?
2) Any experiences or pros and cons to this type of tool? Troubles? ease of use?
3) Bit size recommendations?
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RE: wood core sample tools?
It is better to have enough ideas for some of them to be wrong, than to be always right by having no ideas at all.
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Not to be personal, but I am interested in the size of it.
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RE: wood core sample tools?
The borer 'collapsed' is 19" long by 3/4" dia. Assembled it is 18" long (auger part) x 18.5" (handle). You may be able to sample parts of conventional wood frame construction, but not all parts.
Dik