What is a good resonably priced tach

[dave1]

.........I think I need to move up a notch or two and get a real nice tach . What do you use and what is a fare price . I would like to only buy this thing once please . Wired or not .and how high should the rev go ? thanks guys . Dave1

 

[KiwiBro]

Design Technologies [DTI FT100] FAST-TACH Handheld Digital Tachometer - $85.00

 

[deye223]

The Work's Connection tachos $35 i've got 2 of them MCW & SLAM have them as well :msp_thumbsup: have a look in 660 stock to big bore conversion about 2nd post 7th picture

 

[TreePointer]

I went with wireless FAST-TACH and am really pleased.

Versatile, easy to use, Large display, and replaceable battery. The description in the link says it all.

 

[ncfarmboy]

DTI-20K $89 cable or inductive pickup, .5 refresh rate, replaceable battery. I also have PET1000,3000 and Stihl EDT5. DTI best buy. RPM's 0-20k and fastest refresh rate
Shep

 

[JimmyT]

Fast-Tach---Design Technologies#[DTI FT100]#FAST-TACH Handheld Digital Tachometer#-#$85.00

 

[Little Al]

The Work's Connection tachos $35 i've got 2 of them MCW & SLAM have them as well :msp_thumbsup: have a look in 660 stock to big bore conversion about 2nd post 7th picture

Looked up this tach on their web site, A question, Do you have to coil the pick up wire around the plug lead on each saw you check or is there an easier way [ just a clip maybe] seem a bit fiddly to have to do this each time

 

[deye223]

Looked up this tach on their web site, A question, Do you have to coil the pick up wire around the plug lead on each saw you check or is there an easier way [ just a clip maybe] seem a bit fiddly to have to do this each time

yes you do but there so small i'm just gunna leave em on the saw did you look at the pictures on MCWs thred i have had them on my saws 5 days no probs and used them every day so far i'll leave them there untill thay die or get in the way

 

[Doug Fir]

Well worth it!

Design Technologies#[DTI FT100]#FAST-TACH Handheld Digital Tachometer#-#$85.00

I agree that the Fast-Tach is the one to get. It is very easy to use (because it's wireless), it provides consistent readings, and it is accurate even at very high RPMs. It's certainly worth the price.

I bought it at Edge & Engine (follow the link above). Great service!

Doug

 

[Ambull]

I agree that the Fast-Tach is the one to get. It is very easy to use (because it's wireless), it provides consistent readings, and it is accurate even at very high RPMs. It's certainly worth the price.

I bought it at Edge & Engine (follow the link above). Great service!

Doug

I can also use the Fast Tach to check spark. Just position near the plug wire when pulling the cord. If you see numbers appear, you have spark.

 

[Doug Fir]

I can also use the Fast Tach to check spark. Just position near the plug wire when pulling the cord. If you see numbers appear, you have spark.

Wow, that's very clever--I hadn't thought of that! I recently pulled my plug to check for spark. I could have just used my Fast-Tach!

Thanks for the great suggestion. :msp_thumbup: I learn something on this site every day.

Doug

 

[WKEND LUMBERJAK]

I can also use the Fast Tach to check spark. Just position near the plug wire when pulling the cord. If you see numbers appear, you have spark.

That is a excellent Piece of Knowledge!!!

 

[SkippyKtm]

DTI-20K $89 cable or inductive pickup, .5 refresh rate, replaceable battery. I also have PET1000,3000 and Stihl EDT5. DTI best buy. RPM's 0-20k and fastest refresh rate
Shep

http://www.amickssuperstore.com/DTI_2_Cycle_Two_Stroke_Tachometer_Tach_p/dti%20tech-tach%20tt-20k%20tach.htm

I have one of these and am Happy with it.

BTW, Amicks is no longer a sponsor here. Here's a link on that subject:
http://arboristsite.com/chainsaw/86863.htm

 

[Ambull]

Wow, that's very clever--I hadn't thought of that! I recently pulled my plug to check for spark. I could have just used my Fast-Tach!

Thanks for the great suggestion. :msp_thumbup: I learn something on this site every day.

Doug

Glad to help. I have a big pile of junk saws, and doing it this way really speeds things up.

 

[deye223]

The Work's Connection tachos $35 i've got 2 of them MCW & SLAM have them as well :msp_thumbsup: have a look in 660 stock to big bore conversion about 2nd post 7th picture

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this is what they look like. this is one of matts MCW pics

 

[dave1]

thanks guys for the info ..

.........thanks guys for the info thats what I thought it would cost and if this is what you use it seems well within the price I was expecting............. Would any of you mind if I told them I found the tach here at Arborsite. and of your recomends Thanks again Dave1