Chain Saw Noise

Re: Chain Saw Noise

Bill Hale / The Wood Spinner

>Give your neighbor a nice bowl and tell him that you had heard he was complaiging about your noise. Ask him if there is any time that would be better for him when you used your chain saw. Invite him over to see what you do.

Fighting is no way to resolve the problem. He must understand that is what you do. In most areas the law dictates the time that loud noise is allowed.

Good turning and be safe

Bill

Re: Chain Saw Noise *LINK*

harvey brooks

>Laymar Crafts has an article on a stand for chainsawing slabs for turning.


http://www.laymar-crafts.co.uk/tip33.htm

You aren't playing your Boom-box loud enough

TDaniel

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Re: Chain Saw Noise

Mike Schwing from Maryland

>You might have to check with local noise ordinances but I wouldn't take that lying down. After I learned of the law, and learned of the db rating of that saw, I'd approach the neighbor and ask him what times might not bother him.

You're not bothering anyone who's not a bother anyway, and if its on your property and during normal daylight hours, chances are its tough luck.

If you like the neighbor, sure, make him a bowl, but bowl turning is a time consuming effort just to keep a busybody neighbor quiet.

Personally, I'm done with trying to please my neighbors, they make no efforts to please me, so screw'm.

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John Lucas

>Jerry

I think Bill has the best approach. I've found that it's always better to ask someone up front if the noise is bothering them. They will tolerate much more if you make the first move.

I've also had bad neighbors. I live near a university and get those kids that party late and play bass that shakes my house. I waited until they partied one night until 3 am. I got up at 5 and started chainsawing. When I ran out of wood I fired up the weedeater. I finally saw one of them looking out the window. When they got up around noon I went over and appologized. I told them I wouldn't use the chain saw early in the morning if they wouldn't keep me up unitl 3. So far it's worked.

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Jerry Whitaker

>John and Mike.... I like both of your answers. I do not think I would make a bowl but I maight give them a pen....then if they are not happy, then like mike said..."screw 'em" They are already make a lot more noise than my old neighbors did anyway since they have a pool and a whole lot of friends coming over to splash around and make a lot of other noise too....so maybe things will just balance out. Thanks to everyone for their input.

By the way, Bill Hale responded to me first and gave me a link for a chainsaw cutting jig. Anyone interested should take a look.....it is pretty slick. I am going to start making on tomorrow, with some slight modifications, of course.

Re: Chain Saw Noise

Dick Hines

>That's just another reason I don't have neighbors.

Re: Chain Saw Noise

JamieDonaldson

>Jerry- this might be a good excuse to buy an inexpensive electric chainsaw- they work inside the shop also, and are much more neighbor friendly than the gas saw.

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Dave Peebles Lyons, Ohio!

>Hi Jerry,

I can't help you with question no.1. My closest neighbor also rents from me, so they can't complain to much. :) But I do try to do my chain sawing after 8:00 am.

As for question no 2. Here is the bench I cobbled up. I works pretty well for me.

It is made from some 6" x 8" treated timbers that I got off a construction site. I have some details of the process if you need them.

Best wishes,

Dave

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Steve Mushinski

>Jerry if you are cutting a ton of wood the electric is the way to go as it isn't very noisy.

The best IMO in the 316 Electric by Husqvarna worth every penny if you use it alot. If you are just doing a little trim here or there then the cheap ones are ok. But I am reading into it you are cutting regularly.

I work midnights so I am very sensitive to loud noises during the day. One must remember we all do not live the same way. I think the rules should be the same day or night now. Industry in North American is pretty much a 24 hour world now.

Myself I wouldn't even think about firing up the gas chainsaw without talking to the people on either side of me. Lets say if they had company or something over I would cut it some other time.

I believe we are the ones that are making the noise so we are the ones that need to be flexable.

Not meant to offend just my thoughts on it.

BTW: I own a Poo-lan (Bubba recommeded) electric works ok but if I cut more than I do I would get the 316.

Steve

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Ron in Drums PA

>I like your answer John. I had a similar experience about 25 years ago.

I had an apartment in a big town and would get up at 5 am to go to work. My neighbor, whose dog would start barking around 1 am would only stop when they let him in around 2 am. I asked them a few times if they could keep the dog quiet. They told me they like to bring the dog in when they turn in for sleep.

One morning I called them at 5 am and asked them if they know what time it was. Real grumpy he answered "It's 5 f*****g am, what the h**l are you calling me so damn early for"

I answered, "not only is it 5 am but this is the time I need to get up in the morning to go to work." "I'll remind you what time I get up as long as your dog reminds me what time you go to sleep."

Never had a problem after that!

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Joe Fleming

>I too only work in the middle of the day when running my saw. If you are in a town or city, they have municipal ordinances about noise. The general rule of thumb is to match up when a construction outfit is allowed to fire up equipment in a residential neighborhood. For most, that is 7am. I don't start until after 9am and usually quit by 6pm. Electric saw in the off hours if I need it.

As for a sawbuck, I have my shop in a garage and my lathe near the roll-up door. I back my pickup up to the door and place two or three layers of plywood on the tailgate area. When the plywood gets too chewed up, I get another piece. I do most of my cutting right on the tailgate. This is especially convenient because, most of the time, the wood is already in the back of the truck, so I don't have to do too much lifting.

Joe Fleming - San Diego