S sloch24 ArboristSite Guru Joined Feb 17, 2008 Messages 828 Reaction score 65 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 Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Jul 23, 2006 Messages 2,706 Reaction score 1,012 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.
S stihl026man ArboristSite Member Joined Feb 27, 2008 Messages 57 Reaction score 5 Location Pennsylvania Jun 30, 2008 #3 Do a search for "tach". This has been discussed recently. Zack
S sloch24 ArboristSite Guru Joined Feb 17, 2008 Messages 828 Reaction score 65 Location Ohio Jun 30, 2008 #4 Oops... I didn't think to search.. Thanks for the tip. Thanks for the suggestions!
CharlieG Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Sep 14, 2007 Messages 1,044 Reaction score 101 Location Ma-ho-pac, New York Jul 1, 2008 #5 20k Tach
harrygrey382 Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Nov 20, 2007 Messages 1,674 Reaction score 199 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 Stihl Wrenching Joined Dec 25, 2004 Messages 24,802 Reaction score 1,870 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
J John in MA Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Dec 15, 2001 Messages 1,439 Reaction score 49 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.