Recent content by Chobbs

I don’t have it yet and they don’t provide a decibel reading in the specifications so I’m not too sure but most of my tools I think are quiet enough (bar the planer) and having heard that the vac is really loud I don’t want to be that inconsiderate neighbour. I only use the planer during...

Thanks for the all responses. I think I’ll do the box and see how it functions. I have a space under my mitre station ready for it. Hopefully I’ll still get a card from the neighbours this Christmas!

What do you use for dust extraction? I liked the idea of the DX1000 due to the 0.5 micron filters. I do wear a mask but only when sanding/sawing but know the particles stick about for a while.

Hey all, I’m looking at possibly getting a Record Power DX1000 for my garage shop but as were in a new build estate, where people are climbing over each other, noise is an issue. I’ve seen people make sound proof boxes with baffled ventilation for their wet/dry vacs just wandered if it was...

I got a quote from them early today after doing a bit more searching on the forums. Thank you!

Thanks for the quick response, I’ll check them out as I’m only in Thame 10 minutes away!

Hello. As many would, having time to pass during COVID quarantine I went about making my garage into a small workshop. I did a small bit of carpentry at school and have always enjoyed it. I’ve been doing small pieces, coasters, chopping boards and building my own carcasses for the garage units...