where can I get a tach?

[Taxmantoo]

This one doesnt look bad either and is 15 bucks cheaper...
http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=17122&catID=

I think I'd rather have the $65 tiny tach:
http://www.tinytach.com/tinytach/commercial.php

A note on those optical tachs like the eBay link Evanrude posted:
It's optical, so it needs to see the rotation. You've got to be able to point it at the clutch drum, and probably have to paint a reference line on the clutch.
If you're doing that, look at the online model airplane stores like towerhobbies.com, or send me a PM, I've got a few extra optical airplane tachs around here somewhere. I don't think they store the high reading, but I think they have a hold button on them.
This is the tach I've got.

 

[teacherman]

Either or. It is the EDT 8 and it works well when used as a wireless (that's the only way I have used it so far), but also comes with a lead that can be connected to a plug wire.

It works on both 4- and 2-cycle engines, which is what I required.

How does the wireless sensor work? Does it sense the electromagnetic pulse?

 

[cjcocn]

How does the wireless sensor work? Does it sense the electromagnetic pulse?

Yes. There is a sensor in the unit (on the same side that the lead would be hooked up if it was being used). There is an arrow on the unit - just point it at the plug wire.

I double-checked it on my mud motor (a 16HP B&S 4-cycle) which already has a Tiny Tach installed on it. I ran the motor, noted the Tiny Tach RPM reading, then used the Stihl tach and obtained the same reading. I did that so that I could use it as a wireless with confidence.

 

[Duke_Spinner]

i have a MAC wireless tach, i paid $70 some bux for ..

 

[Hammerheadc4]

I ordered the tt-20k from Amicks this morning.

Sounds like a good tach from all the posts, and I figured I would support one of the site sponsors.

 

[pioneerguy600]

I ordered the tt-20k from Amicks this morning.

Sounds like a good tach from all the posts, and I figured I would support one of the site sponsors.

I really like mine,you won`t be disappointed.The clear plastic sleeve keeps the water out of it if you have to use it outdoors in damp conditions and it will fit in coverall top front pockets. Pioneerguy600

 

[weenieroaster]

Same here, the tt-20k from Amicks. I've used it a lot, works excellent.

 

[Former Saw Builder]

I ordered the tt-20k from Amicks this morning.

Sounds like a good tach from all the posts, and I figured I would support one of the site sponsors.

You got a great Tach. and if you talked to Tony you probably made a friend for life he is a good ol,boy for sure. Tony, Dean & Gail are some of the best people I've ever met in the business.

 

[teacherman]

I ordered the tt-20k from Amicks this morning.

Sounds like a good tach from all the posts, and I figured I would support one of the site sponsors.

So did I! Looking forward to bugging everybody for advice on using it once it arrives..........:greenchainsaw:

 

[Evanrude]

A note on those optical tachs like the eBay link Evanrude posted:
It's optical, so it needs to see the rotation. You've got to be able to point it at the clutch drum, and probably have to paint a reference line on the clutch.

Oh, I guess I missed that it was an optical tach. I guess that wouldn't work too well for a saw then. I'll admit, I dont know much about how the wireless tach's work.