power table saws

[richard]

does anyone make a table saw that doesn't generate a ton of noise?
the major companies seem to make it a point to make these damn things as
noisy as possible.
Even a hand held circular saw is fairly noisy.
just curious.

 

[PeterD]

does anyone make a table saw that doesn't generate a ton of noise?
the major companies seem to make it a point to make these damn things as
noisy as possible.
Even a hand held circular saw is fairly noisy.
just curious.

I'd suggest one of the older ones. I have a Boice-Crane one that is not
very bad at all. But it is very heavy (shop, no way to go to a job site
if that is important...), requires a dedicated 20 amp circuit. Up side,
other than lower noise is that it is great at cutting. I frequently rip
2x4s down to make driveway stakes, and it only takes a few minutes to do
about 10 to 20 of them.

 

[jloomis]

Noise is a major factor with most construction tools.
I buy those ear buds on a plastic line.
One on each end, and in the middle I attach an alligator clip so
that I can pin it to my t-shirt. They are always handy, always there,
and never get in the way.
When not in use I stuff them inside my t-shirt so they do not get damaged.
I have at least 6 sets, ready to go, with little alligator clips.
Most people I work with wear nothing, have ear protection but it is never
there when needed.
When I start a day, first thing I do is pop a pair of those ear buds inside
my t-shirt and go to work.
john

"richard" wrote in message

does anyone make a table saw that doesn't generate a ton of noise?
the major companies seem to make it a point to make these damn things as
noisy as possible.
Even a hand held circular saw is fairly noisy.
just curious.

 

[Hot-Text]

does anyone make a table saw that doesn't generate a ton of noise?
the major companies seem to make it a point to make these damn things as
noisy as possible.
Even a hand held circular saw is fairly noisy.
just curious.

Ear Plugs Go a Long Ways...

 

[richard]

Ear Plugs Go a Long Ways...

and what do my neighbors do about the noise?
I"ve never understood why an electric motor has to be so damn noisy.

 

[jloomis]

It's a combination of motor noise and saw blade noise.
The cutting teeth of any saw, and especially a "dull" one will make noise.
Take a hand saw and cut with it.
You will hear some noise.
john

"richard" wrote in message

Ear Plugs Go a Long Ways...

and what do my neighbors do about the noise?
I"ve never understood why an electric motor has to be so damn noisy.

 

[Bill]

does anyone make a table saw that doesn't generate a ton of noise?
the major companies seem to make it a point to make these damn
things as
noisy as possible.
Even a hand held circular saw is fairly noisy.

That is what PPE or Personal Protective Equipment (ear plugs, ear
muffs) are for!

Many things in construction create noise which can damage hearing.
Wear ear plugs!

http://www.safetyservicescompany.com/blog/hearing-protection-and-osha

 

[Bill]

and what do my neighbors do about the noise?
It is allowed during the daytime. Construction makes noise!

If it concerns you, saw inside your house.

 

[richard]

That is what PPE or Personal Protective Equipment (ear plugs, ear
muffs) are for!

Many things in construction create noise which can damage hearing.
Wear ear plugs!

http://www.safetyservicescompany.com/blog/hearing-protection-and-osha

I'm concerned over the noise because my neighbors will complain.
I live in an apartment complex and the powers that be don't like tenants
using power tools indoors. And they might even bitch about the noise if I
use one outside as well.

 

[Hot-Text]

It is allowed during the daytime. Construction makes noise!

If it concerns you, saw inside your house.

Here in Houston it 6 Am. 9 PM. it ok
but that just a standard,
for some neighborhood
and Real Estate community it 8 am. to 4 pm.

 

[Hot-Text]

I'm concerned over the noise because my neighbors will complain.
I live in an apartment complex and the powers that be don't like tenants
using power tools indoors. And they might even bitch about the noise if I
use one outside as well.

Apartment complex Yes you right you Dam if you do and you Dam if you don't..

I had to Pre-Cut in a near by park, and go back to the Complex to do the Work...

 

[richard]

not much they can do between 8 and 5. tell 'em to piss up a rope.

that's what I said. but apparently, property owners rule.

 

[HerHusband]

Richard,

does anyone make a table saw that doesn't generate a ton of noise?

Heavy belt driven cabinet saws are a lot quieter than portable
construction saws. The induction motor, belt drive, enclosed cabinet, and
the mass of the top all reduce the noise level. Still, they aren't
silent and good luck getting one of those in your apartment (unless you
have a garage you can work in).

Even a hand held circular saw is fairly noisy.

Depending on what you are needing it for, you might look at a track saw.
They are somewhat quieter than a standard circular saw (it's all
relative), and almost as accurate as the table saw. They also work great
for things like crosscutting a sheet of plywood, something that is
difficult to do on the tablesaw. I prefer using my tablesaw for most
ripping operations because it's faster to set up and repeat many times.
However, I have the Makita SP6000K track saw and have been very happy
with it, especially for cutting down sheet goods:

http://www.amazon.com/Makita-SP6000K1-2-Inch-Plunge-
Circular/dp/B000UYTKG6

That is what PPE or Personal Protective Equipment (ear plugs, ear
muffs) are for!

I use the "Work Tunes" headphones (the old style with the dial tuner).
The radio quality sucks (drifts a lot and drops out from time to time
when I move around), but the combination of blocking external noise while
providing something more entertaining to listen to makes working in the
shop a joy.

I'm concerned over the noise because my neighbors will complain.

You have limited options in an apartment complex. I basically resorted to
a handsaw, hammer, and power drill when we lived in an apartment.

I live out in a rural area now, but I still try to limit my woodworking
between 10am and 6pm or so. For especially noisy operations like running
the planer and dust collector at the same time, I close the garage doors
to knock down the noise further. I have never had a complaint, I just do
it out of respect (I wouldn't want them running power tools early in the
morning or in the evenings).

Good luck,

Anthony