Went to a new bank branch today to do some banking, and right next door was a pawn shop. I rarely go in these places because around here everything is usually overpriced and the good tools and instruments are rarely a good buy; except today.
I saw this little tachometer in the case and asked what they wanted. The pawnshop salesman thought is was a stop watch, and since it didn't work like a stop watch he assumed it was broken. I calmly kept my big yap shut and offered him $10. Naturally he wanted $20, and we finally settled on $15.
I don't know anything much about the company, but just by the look, feel , finish of the body and the accessories I can tell that this is a very high quality mechanical tachometer -- it is built like a Swiss watch and is very heavy.
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I found the complete instructions hidden under the felt of the lid ---
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Glad I decided to stop in and take a quick look.
That's exactly the kind of stuff I look for too. Well done indeed!
Quote from: Uncle Buck on Jan 18, 2025, 07:53 PMThat's exactly the kind of stuff I look for too. Well done indeed!
Yes, it's always fun to find some obscure tool or gadget that has a bit of history.
Quote from: goodfellow on Jan 18, 2025, 04:00 PMThe pawnshop salesman thought is was a stop watch, and since it didn't work like a stop watch he assumed it was broken.
Elroy has a Hasler that's dated to 1908. It is indeed a "stop watch" that runs for 3 seconds. During that short period of time, it counts the number of revolutions that occur and displays it as revolutions per minute. These little jewels are more precision than a Rolex. They're neat items.
That is a treasure.
I have one as well but a different brand, surprisingly handy.
I have Starrett, and a Stewart Warner, the SW looks much like a SW instrument.