Neiko Professional Digital Laser Photo Non-Contact Tachometer - Accurate to 99,999 RPM Measurement
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Neiko Professional Digital Laser Photo Non-Contact Tachometer - Accurate to 99,999 RPM Measurement
Customer Review: Not bad for the buck
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this to determine how far off my motorcycle's tach was. It has remarkable pickup of nearly any bright, reflective surface such a chrome or semi-bright aluminum cast so be careful to provide decent background surface isolation. Don't work about running out of reflective tape. I was able to get great results using Testor's silver model paint painted directly on to my engine's flywheel. You can accomplish the same results by painting a spot on a piece of masking tape and sticking the tape to whatever you are reading from.
The down-side of the device is that it is pretty much contoured for hand-held use. I had to rig some velcro to it so that I could strap it to a tripod (leaving me with less to juggle why adjusting carberators). The strapping does make it a little difficult to manipulate the buttons while still being able to see the readout. Don't get me wrong, using this as a hand-held works quite well but does require a steady hand if you are shooting through a narrow space. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with it for the little $$$ it cost.
Customer Review: Great Product, Great Price
Summary: 4 Stars
I never thought such a product would become affordably available for the home mechanic so I was delighted to find it. I have not been disappointed either in its accuracy and ease of use. I've appreciated the suggestions in the other reviews, too, as I've found the reflective tape to be less sticky than I'd expected. Also, I think it could have been designed with a better battery cover. I'm reluctant to leave the battery in for extended periods as it will corrode, but removing the tiny screw is a bit of a hassle. I've decided to tape the cover closed. This tool sure is a welcome improvement over the old Brigg's vibratach I was using! Cheaper too!Customer Review: +Cheap, Easy -Lacks refinement, features
Summary: 4 Stars
This is truly a product that fits its price range. Its cheap, and does not come with any frills or features. But, it works, and is very easy to set up. For the price, its a great buy.
EXCEPT one thing. For our testing I found it annoying there was no setting to take a measurement, just a button that had to continuously be pressed for it to read RPMs. We ended up taping the button down, which worked well enough. Of course, I should have known this before I bought it.
Good product for what you pay
Customer Review: Professional Grade Digital Laser Photo Non-Contact Tachometer
Summary: 4 Stars
Nice insturment for the money. I have used it about eight times to measure the speed of small gasoline engine drive systems with pulleys. It appears to be accurate enough to compare with factory measurements, although I have not verified it with more costly, more accurate tachometers. For the verification process I need to do, it seems to work just fine.
It is easy to set up and easy to read. I would buy it again.
Customer Review: Work fine. Great price.
Summary: 4 Stars
Bought a number of these for work. They function well. Can't beat the price. Payed $70+ last year for the same unit. The plastic case seems flimsy, so we'll see how they hold up in the field. Also, I don't expect the included vinyl plastic storage/travel case to hold up very well. Otherwise, good product and great price. Will buy more as needed.