Need sound reducing cover for Portable Planner

[barrysumpter]

Hi all,
I've just ran my newly aquired portable panner thru its paces over the last weekend.

Works wonders.
But, Jeez, it screams like a bandshee.
Even with protection. My ears are still ringing.

Anyone have any plans or suggestions on how to reduce the noise. I was hoping someone had a plan for a cover of some sort.




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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer

[ubeaut]

Ah...... The cats MEOWWW!!

You could sound proof your shed to cut down on the offencive noise to others. But that won't help your ears or others when you go portable.

Don't want to sound like a smart Alex and state the obvious. : But. Get some new ear protection. Sounds like the protection you have now is useless, and should be consigned to the rubbish bin.

Hope this helps.

Cheers - Neil

[This message has been edited by ubeaut (edited 25 April 2001).]

[barrysumpter]

Yeah, Alex wasn't my first choice of words.

Agreed! If you know of a way/web site to sound proof my shop it would be even better.
So lets hear it..........


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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer

[This message has been edited by barrysumpter (edited 26 April 2001).]

[John Saxton]

Hi Bazza, My workshop was just a colourbond shed and I decided to insulate and line the shed walls.
I put in BATTS R20 insulation and finished with 3mm mdf sheeting.Probably ended costing me a bob or two, but the end result was a reduction of noise that kept everyone happy even though we're on acreage here and not in an urban environment it was twofold in that it kept the shed temperature from getting too cold and creating too much condensation with in the shed confines during the cooler months of the year.
This according to my better half has reduced the noise that used to emanate whilst I was blissfully machining away to my hearts content.
Now when using the buzzer or the saw function and with earmuffs the noise is of no concern.
Cheers

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Johnno

[barrysumpter]

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for the responses so far.
I just spoke to someone who said I should ask Bunnings to order some Acoustic Insulation for me. He also said it wasn't that dear.



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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer

[ubeaut]

Years ago when we lived in Perth we shared our furniture factory with a band who had a sound proofed studio, (pretty well sound proof anyway)

The sound proofing? ............ Old materesses, procured from the Salvo's and others at little or no cost. Stood on end and nailed to the plywood walls and roof.

Didn't look the best but sure was effective, and came in handy when the drummer went troppo.

Hope this helps.

Cheers - Neil

[Iain]

Sound studios used to use egg cartons.

[Glen Bridger]

Hi Barry,
you have two problems that I can see.
Firstly,
if you cover the machine you may not provide enough cooling for the electrical motor. It will overheat, the smoke will leak out and it'll stop (at least thats what happened when I blew up my grinder).

Secondly,
its very difficult to sound proof planner thicknesser when you need an opening for the timber to go in and out.

Noise reduction can be achieved sometimes by the installation of simple barriers or obstructions which absorb noise vibrations rather than reflex or amplify it(eg metal sheds).
I suggest building a simple box out of MDF with lots of clearance around the machine and minimum openings for the timber. MDF as excellent sound absorbsion. If you want to get a bit more techco, line the inside of the box with spong rubber and place brushes over the openings.

As for your ringing ears, buy a really good pair of earmuffs. At work I am often in a noise environment which exceeds 145db, (really loud). With correct ear protection this is not a problem.

Hope some of this helps,

Glen

[barrysumpter]

Thanks again everyone for the excellent suggestions.

I've contacted Bunnings who sell Accustic Insulation: 1.2 mtrs x 430 mm x 12 in a bag @ $AU36.22.

Seems alot for such a cheap price.



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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer

[Rod Smith]

G'day
I got a heap of acoustic foam from a foam manufacturer that was having a christmas cleanout. There was a slab that had been downgraded (2m x 1m I think). They cut it into 25mm sheets for me. Was very cheep. Good heat insulation as well I reckon.
Cheers
Rod