johnelliott
Established Member
Does anybody have any thoughts about this subject? I am moving to a new workshop (at last, got the keys yesterday) and although good in most other respects, it is quite close to a couple of houses.
I think my noisiest machines are the table routers. Currently these are open at the front, so I am going to box those in. The dust extractor can provide ventilation, but they are only on for 10 minutes or so at a time, anyway. Pretty soon I hope to replace them with a spindle moulder, which should be somewhat quieter.
Also, I expect to be doing quite a bit with MDF, which I know makes less noise (though a lot more dust!) when it is cut.
Any other thoughts? How do you guys keep your neighbours happy?
John
I think my noisiest machines are the table routers. Currently these are open at the front, so I am going to box those in. The dust extractor can provide ventilation, but they are only on for 10 minutes or so at a time, anyway. Pretty soon I hope to replace them with a spindle moulder, which should be somewhat quieter.
Also, I expect to be doing quite a bit with MDF, which I know makes less noise (though a lot more dust!) when it is cut.
Any other thoughts? How do you guys keep your neighbours happy?
John