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[Bobbins]

I’m currently using poly strip discs in an angle grinder to cut back rust on panel areas prior to treating with Deox Gel, however using an angle grinder for extended periods is hardly neighbour relations compliant!
Can anyone recommend a power tool that will take the discs that will be somewhat quieter? Are rechargeable angle grinders any quieter than the full caffeine plug in variety? Or is my only option to move to air tools ... with the added noise of a compressor?

[nicklouse]

Most of the noise come from the disc.

yes the gears can be loud but they are the same for all tool types.

[Homersimpson]

From my experience most of the noise comes from the panels vibrating, especially large panels like the roof.

 

Where I have moved to i'm in the process of sound proofing my garage to try and cut down some of the noise, i'm not sure how succesfull it wil be though.

 

I found at my previous house that doing it in the garage made a big differene to doing it outside but as you say still not overly good for neighbours, fortunatly at my last place I didn't like a lot of the neighbours so it was less of an issue.

 

I don't think air tools are any quieter, they are probably worse with the air exiting the tool and the compressor thudding away.

 

Although its expensive could you have the shell dipped/blasted?  I've done that with the last few I have been restoring.

 

Alternativly can you do the noisy work during the day in the week, as more people return to work it will be less of a problem.

[Bobbins]

Thanks for the advice.
Yes I'm trying to grab as much time as I can during the week (although I'm usually at work) otherwise I'm limiting the noise to Saturday mornings, nothing Sundays.
Currently we get on with the neighbours plus their patio is just the other side of the fence, I'm praying for dire weather on Saturdays!

[PoolGuy]

Currently we get on with the neighbours plus their patio is just the other side of the fence, I'm praying for dire weather on Saturdays!

As lockdown is easing, they may be planning a few days out, tell them what you're doing and ask them to let you know if they're going to be out for a morning/day?

[nicklouse]

Yep as above communication is a great thing. Also ask them to tell you if you do disturb them please let you know. You may be over worrying. 

[Vanman20]

What about a mini sand blaster ?

[Maccmike8]

I do all my noisy stuff during acceptable hours of the day. I never start early or finish late eg 10-7 in the summer and 10-4in the winter and its never continual but stop start.

 

My immediate neighbour is elderly and rests for an hour at 2pm. I dont make any noise then.

 

Many years ago when I had a bike powered kit car and was doing a noisy job on it. Late morning on a sunday a neighbour several houses down came to me to complain that I was making a racket and it was a sunday. I replied this is what sundays are for . I still stand by that 

 

My ex neighbour used to warm his motorbike up on a sunday morning at 8am. Never bothered me. 

 

Making a loud noise very occasionally shouldnt be complained about and if it is its their problem. I wouldnt complain.

[sonscar]

Try an electric dual action sander,not silent but much more friendly.Steve..

[MiNiKiN]

Thanks for the advice.
Yes I'm trying to grab as much time as I can during the week (although I'm usually at work) otherwise I'm limiting the noise to Saturday mornings, nothing Sundays.
Currently we get on with the neighbours plus their patio is just the other side of the fence, I'm praying for dire weather on Saturdays!

I have the same issue. Maybe even worse - as apart from keeping the neighbours from assassinating me we also have legislation that limits noisy outdoor work to mo-sa 7am till 7pm, no noise saturdays between 12 an 3pm and none at all on Sunday.