[TheForge] Acoustical baffling

[Bob Ehrenberger]

Don,

Have you tried getting a dog.  If you tie it up, your neighbors will not
even notice the compressor over the barking. ;-)

Robert Ehrenberger
Shelbyville, Mo.

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Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 8:35 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Acoustical baffling


> My 7.5 hp T-30 compressor is located outside my shop and under a roof but
> not enclosed. But it is close (100') to a neighbor. It comes on frequently
when
> I am using the Old Blue hammer or sand blasting cabinet. I'm afraid it is
> beginning to irritate them and I would like to head off any problems.
>
> I put up a 4' x 8' wall with T-111 and home insulation. Helps but still a
> lot of noise going to the neighbors. I was thinking some kind of
convenient
> roll-up sound insulating blanket might be available that I could just drop
down,
> like a shade or curtain when in use. Any one have any experience or
> suggestions?  They would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Don  Plummer
> Plummer Design Works
> 392 Hallman Mill Road
> Phoenixville, PA  19460
> 610-495-5058