Over the last few days I cut up 3 red oaks that fell in an ice storm feb '09.Trees measured 16" to 24" at waist heigh.All 3 where off the ground,supported by root ball on one end,top on the other.Tried out my new toy (moisture meter-lowes)on fresh splits.Wow 24%-30% on everything bigger than 6".Now I'm a believer.