New cool tool: Resistograph.

Originally Posted By: gromicko
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http://www.nachi.org/resistograph.htm



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Originally Posted By: ccrooker
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How does it work, does it work in the very cold, where do we get one and how much?? icon_question.gif


Originally Posted By: Oliver Hein
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Charles,


Thank you for your interest. The Resistograph uses a small drill bit (less than 1/8 inch in diameter) to drill the wood fibers to get an accurate reading (scale 1:1) of any wood timber. The density is measured during the drilling process so if there is a void or any decay pattern the graph profile would decrease at this point. When new resistance is picked up the graph profile would increase again and you would have a perfect picture of the inside of that timber structure. The instrument does work in the cold. We have used it in extreme cold conditions in MN with -20 Fahrenheit. Average cost for Resistograph: $3,900. Here are some of the links that are helpful to cruise our website. Please call me toll free at 888-514-8851 if you have any further questions.

Brochures: http://www.imlusa.com/downloadable%20brochures.htm

Application Videos: http://www.imlusa.com/downloadable%20videos.htm

Articles: http://www.imlusa.com/archives.htm

IML Resistograph Online Store:

http://www.imlusa.com/store/storeview.php?id=10

Best Regards,

Oliver Hein, CEO, IMLUSA


Originally Posted By: jmurray
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gromicko wrote:
http://www.nachi.org/resistograph.htm


Yes, saw this somewhere on this site sometime ago.
Looks like alot of fun.
Can anyone justify making a profit in the next 5 years with this?


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Originally Posted By: rbennett
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ROI looks to be in question


Could someone run a break even analysis for me

RLB


Originally Posted By: Oliver Hein
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Thank you for your continued interest.


If you lease the Resistograph it will cost you around $85/month (for 5 year lease and $1 buy out option.

I would suggest to offer it as a separate service especially when testing
log homes.

It really depends on the job and requirements your client has for you
as well.

Hope this helps so guys can run some numbers.