How loud is this sander? I don't see a decibel spec so I guess subjective answers will have to do. My Makita will wake the dead. It has to go.
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Not too noisy. Might wake a light sleeper in the next room with the doors open.
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I've found it very reasonable and much better than the Bosch and others I've had in the past. Hope this helps.TW
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Its pretty loud. I wear ear plugs when I'm sanding. Good luck finding a quieter one.
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It's pretty loud. I'd compare the sound level to a vaccuum cleaner or a dust buster maybe.
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Like others have stated, my Makita has a single speed of 10,000 rpm. I suspect that the "Product Description" is for a different tool. The "From the Manufacturer" description appears to be correct. That said, I think it's still a great tool and would buy it again.
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The sander is probably the hardest of all the Makita tools to get batteries on and off. You should be able to line it up and slide it in but it may take a bit of force. It's Usually Harder To Get Off Then On.
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I don't have a sound level/decibel meter but I would guess it's in the range of vacuum cleaner to a lawn mower. Here is a chart I found on the internet that lists various devices and the sound they emit: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/projects/sixer/loud.pdf. You must also consider that sometimes the material you are working on magnifies the noise, especially if it's a hollow product such as a pipe. This may cause a resonance effect which can amplify the sound level. Regardless of the level of sound the tool emits, I strongly recommend using hearing protection anytime it's used. I performed an extensive remodel on several rooms of my house and I wore hearing protection anytime I used this tool or any other power tool, including circular saws, vacuum cleaners, etc. I've used many power tools over the years and I have noticed a serious reduction in my hearing and I'm convinced it was because I've used all these devices and never wore protection. Now I do and I recommend the same to anyone else.
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So I've owned it for almost a year, I think it's more than loud enough but I also bought it mainly for its durability. Depending on what kind of work you do, it should be fine. But I will say if you're using power tools or something loud along those lines, it will not but loud enough to overpower the noise from those. Like when my gf vacuums it can no longer be heard.
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Actually it is not that loud. The best description is a little louder than a blow dryer and not as loud as a leaf blower. I use it in my house. Hope this helps
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I think it's a bit louder than a lawn mower but it's tough to say. Lawnmowers eventually get turned off. I had this thing running for three days so it can wear on your ears. When I first fired it up during hurricane Irene I opened my garage door a bit so that the exhaust would vent outside. It was mostly inside though. It is NOT waterproof so you have to figure something out - front porch, build and enclosure or something.
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I have a small shop and the dust collector is very much in the open. I is not as loud as I expected. Not quiet, but significantly less noise than my shop vac, table saw, etc.
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I started with decent 2HP connected to another small compressor and that wasn't enough, So I borrowed a Rollaire 5HP and that worked good. So I would say you need a good 5HP to run steady. I don't think you will find another DA sander that runs decent on less than that.
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Charlie - I am having the exact same problem with my brand new Makita UC3530A. Unfortunately, I found that many others were encountering similar problems with the saw not channeling the oil to the chain only after I had already purchased mine. I called Makita corporate customer service about the problem, and they suggested that I take it to a Makita service center. I am planning to take it to the Makita service center in Houston next week. The Makita rep at corporate HQ said that I evidently have a defective unit. I don't think so. I think this is a basic design defect with this saw because so many others are having a similar problem. I will see what the Makita service center folks have to say, and if I am not satisfied that this is a fixable problem I am going to return it to Amazon and buy something else. I regret that I might have to do so because the saw cut beautifully until I unknowingly dulled the chain to such an extent that it no longer cuts at all. The reason the blade dulled so quickly, of course, was that it was getting no oil to the chain, but I didn't realize that until the damage was already done. I hope this is of some help even though it certainly isn't a solution.
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For the money, the Makita is a great little sander, I own several of them and use them daily in my cabinet shop. The dust collection is fairly good, but if you're dealing with lead paint wear a quality dust mask for sure. I've hooked up a vacuum cleaner to the sander's exhaust, maybe a little cumbersome overhead, but it worked very well. -Bill Allen Nederland CO
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I had one that was very noisy and would not even run at all speeds so I contacted Dremel. They sent me another and it was still a little noisy, they are known for that, but it was much better and I am still using it.
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The Dewalt DWE575SB is very smooth and quiet. I think that the blade you use and the material that you are cutting plays a part in the noise level you experience. I have a 40 tooth carbide tipped Diablo blade and primarily cut softer wood like pine or poplar. This is the quietest circular saw I have ever used. Hope this helps.
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Yeah I just set mine up and the motor is pretty loud. I'm thinking of returning it because of that even though everything else is great.
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I don't have a decibel meter, but its loud. Like yelling to talk loud. still an awesome saw
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That would suck! Actually, I think a vacuum could be attached in place of the dust collection bag. That would keep things nice an clean. It might be a bit awkward having a hose connected to the sander.