sloch24 Jun 30, 2008 S sloch24 ArboristSite Guru Joined Feb 17, 2008 Messages 828 Location Ohio Jun 30, 2008 #1 I'm looking to buy a tachometer to check out my saws (all used before I bought them). What brands are recommended? Not Recommended? Good value? Thanks
I'm looking to buy a tachometer to check out my saws (all used before I bought them). What brands are recommended? Not Recommended? Good value? Thanks
dustytools Jun 30, 2008 dustytools Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Jul 23, 2006 Messages 2,706 Location Carlisle, Ky. Jun 30, 2008 #2 http://www.amickssuperstore.com/DTI...chometer_Tach_p/dti tech-tach tt-20k tach.htm Here is the one that I use. Very nice tach at a very good price.
http://www.amickssuperstore.com/DTI...chometer_Tach_p/dti tech-tach tt-20k tach.htm Here is the one that I use. Very nice tach at a very good price.
stihl026man Jun 30, 2008 S stihl026man ArboristSite Member Joined Feb 27, 2008 Messages 57 Location Pennsylvania Jun 30, 2008 #3 Do a search for "tach". This has been discussed recently. Zack
sloch24 Jun 30, 2008 S sloch24 ArboristSite Guru Joined Feb 17, 2008 Messages 828 Location Ohio Jun 30, 2008 #4 Oops... I didn't think to search.. Thanks for the tip. Thanks for the suggestions!
CharlieG Jul 1, 2008 CharlieG Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Sep 14, 2007 Messages 1,044 Location Ma-ho-pac, New York Jul 1, 2008 #5 20k Tach
harrygrey382 Jul 2, 2008 harrygrey382 Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Nov 20, 2007 Messages 1,674 Location Australia - NSW Jul 2, 2008 #6 what's one that uses an optical sensor? I want to tach other turning things (DIY compresser/welder etc.) at fairly low revs (~300) as well as saws
what's one that uses an optical sensor? I want to tach other turning things (DIY compresser/welder etc.) at fairly low revs (~300) as well as saws
Lakeside53 Jul 2, 2008 Lakeside53 Stihl Wrenching Joined Dec 25, 2004 Messages 24,802 Location Woodinville, WA Jul 2, 2008 #7 You can buy an optical tach on ebay for less then $15... brand new and reads up to 99,999 rpm. I use one for my lathe and milling machine... http://cgi.ebay.com/Laser-optical-d...oryZ1504QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
You can buy an optical tach on ebay for less then $15... brand new and reads up to 99,999 rpm. I use one for my lathe and milling machine... http://cgi.ebay.com/Laser-optical-d...oryZ1504QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
John in MA Jul 2, 2008 J John in MA Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Dec 15, 2001 Messages 1,439 Location MA, USA Jul 2, 2008 #8 They're not the best for chainsaws, but it's also handy to have a sirometer (Vibratach.) You can use them on equipment that don't have ignition systems or even have visable moving parts, as long as they vibrate a little.
They're not the best for chainsaws, but it's also handy to have a sirometer (Vibratach.) You can use them on equipment that don't have ignition systems or even have visable moving parts, as long as they vibrate a little.