Inexpensive Tach

[sloch24]

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]

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]

Do a search for "tach". This has been discussed recently.

Zack

 

[sloch24]

Oops...

I didn't think to search.. Thanks for the tip. Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[CharlieG]

20k Tach

 

[harrygrey382]

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]

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]

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.