Tachometer, where to purchase?

[Timberwerks]

Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a tach for tuning my saws? Also in tips on tuning is also appreciated.

Thanks
Dale

[Rocky_J]

I've never used a tach, although I think there are a couple models out there that run about $100 or so. I think Stihl markets one.

Best description of how to adjust a carb-
http://www.madsens1.com/sawtune.htm

[Kevin]

http://www.madsens1.com/tach.htm

I have the "A" model in the picture and it works well.
Check your owners manual, the steps to tuning your saw should be in there.

[Tom]

Hey!  That's neat, Kevin.   Is it just for single cylinder engines or are there instructions for multiple cylinders.  

[Kevin]

Just for singles Tom, although I don't know what the other model does.

[Tom]

We should propose a solution to RonW or DonP EZ or one of those other number guys. :D

Just  for kicks, what could be the variables.  2 stroke to 4 stroke.  1 cyl to 2  to 4 to 6 to 8.........  a 3 cylinder would throw a monkey wrench in the works. :D

Maybe you could divide....uh.....multiply..... rpm's by cyliders to get true Rpms if they were two strokes.  Then multiply by 2 if it is a 4 stroke.  : : :P : :-/  HEck.....I don't know.....I'm beginning to feel real stupid.  .........Maybe they have model of tach for my motor.  :D :D

[victorytea]

Dale;
   I did some research on this subject a while back.  Some of the guys on the various forums recommended the Tiny-Tach.  My wife got me one for Christmas and it works well.
               http://tinytach.com/tinytach.html
                          Paul

[Oregon_Rob]

Paul,
Thanks for the link, I had it in my mind that those things were like $100. They look like they are intended to be mounted, is it real easy to just use them for a tune and then remove?

[victorytea]

Rob;
  They're hand held and wireless.       Paul

[Sawyerfortyish]

 Tom
If you have more than one cylinder and all conected to the same crankshaft it seems to me they all have to run the same speed : or else you got real problems :-/

[Timberwerks]

I just orderd the Stihl model A pictured here from my local dealer.

http://www.madsens1.com/tach.htm

It should be in early next week. I'll let everyone know how it works when I give it a try.

Dale