Thread: TS noise problem

First, you need to speak to the council and find out what the lawful hours are for using power tools and machinery in an urban area. Once you know that, speak to the neighbours and tell them what the law is and that you will try and keep the noise down.

You might be able to move cabinets etc between the saw and the neighbours. Put some hard rubber feet under the saw to stop it transmitting noise through the concrete, that type of thing.

Don't let the neighbours stop you having your fun if you are being reasonable and are acting within the council regulations.

Thanks for the info

cheers

I like to keep my neighbours happy, regardless of what "rights" I might have ... I think that rights should be tempered with obligations, and one of those obligations is not to interfere with my neighbours' right to peace and quiet.

When I decided to resume woodworking I spoke with each of my neighbours, and we struck an agreement that I would use my noisy power tools (table saw and router) only between the hours of 1pm and 3pm on any day. I've also asked that they tell me if they are planning a barbecue or other outdoor event during that time, and I'll avoid using machinery.

That gives my neighbours a chance to sleep in, have a peaceful breakfast and lunch, and a quiet evening.

It is a bit restrictive, it means that I have to plan my work differently than I might otherwise, but I think that is a small price to pay for a friendly neighbourhood.

Originally Posted by Ron Dunn

I like to keep my neighbours happy, regardless of what "rights" I might have ... I think that rights should be tempered with obligations, and one of those obligations is not to interfere with my neighbours' right to peace and quiet.

When I decided to resume woodworking I spoke with each of my neighbours, and we struck an agreement that I would use my noisy power tools (table saw and router) only between the hours of 1pm and 3pm on any day. I've also asked that they tell me if they are planning a barbecue or other outdoor event during that time, and I'll avoid using machinery.

That gives my neighbours a chance to sleep in, have a peaceful breakfast and lunch, and a quiet evening.

It is a bit restrictive, it means that I have to plan my work differently than I might otherwise, but I think that is a small price to pay for a friendly neighbourhood.

That really is the wise way to go

Originally Posted by Groggy

First, you need to speak to the council and find out what the lawful hours are for using power tools and machinery in an urban area. Once you know that, speak to the neighbours and tell them what the law is and that you will try and keep the noise down.

You cannot use your power tools on Monday to Friday before 7am and after 8pm and on Weekends and public holidays before 9am and after 8pm as per EPA regulations on residential noise.

Having said that you can take steps to minimise the noise and restrict the hours you use it to make living with your neighbours enjoyable. An unhappy neighbour is a pest to live next to, but don't let them stop you using your tools at reasonable times.

Peter.

Are there anything that I can do to minimize the sound?

insulation.

soundproof insulation is a good option it kan keep out (in)almost all the noise.

Keep uor saw blades sharp, they get noisy as they go dull

I have the same saw and the noise level is low, not enough to disturb the neighbours with doors closed etc. Is it blade noise, motor/belt or combination maybe fault with arbor what runout in the blade is there what type of blade. Maybe a few things to check.

What sort of wood are you sawing?

It is difficult, thats why I live on an acre block. Neighbours not a problem.

Originally Posted by haosiliu235

I got my first TS today MJ2325B .

Nice machine, congratulations.

Some neighbors cannot be satisfied, they HAVE to find some fault with the world, so if you are different to them, they complain.

That said, there are a few things you can do to reduce noise from any stationary machinery. As already mentioned, rubber (or thick hard felt) blocks under the legs can stop noise transmission to the floor.

Jointed belts are claimed to make a significant reduction in noise -
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...at=1,240,41067
is an example - it is available from several sources.

You could also spray the inside of the steel cabinet with one of the many 'sound deadening' compounds made for automotive use - check out your local auto accessory shops for a spray can of the stuff (K-Mart no longer stock it). I recommend a spray can as you don't have to clean the 'professional' 2 pack stuff out of your air gun.

Some brands of saw blade also claim to be quieter than their opposition - Freud, CMT & Forrest all spring to mind as making the claims.

I just used pine, don't think there is any machine problem or dull blade... it's just the general noise of the saw. the problem is that there is just a thin brick wall between my neighbor's bedroom and my garage where the TS is. Also the garage door doesn't really keep the noise in.
I'll get rubber mat and put it under the saw to help reduce the noise.