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Lots of good advice here.
My neighbors have never said a word. Most know I have a woodshop in the back of our quarter acre lot.
Some of them because I have made little repairs, tool loans, etc over the years.
As stated above, being cognizant of the time of day/evening is paramount. If you are already thinking
about being a problem to them, you won't be. In other words, you will know when "now is not the time."
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08-01-2021, 11:55 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-01-2021, 11:56 PM by iclark.)
As already mentioned above, be very cautious of HOA rules.
Bill Mayo used to get low-mileage Shopsmith units from folks who moved into HOA-controlled developments in FL where they then learned that the use of power tools by homeowners is forbidden 24/7.
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(08-01-2021, 11:55 PM)iclark Wrote: As already mentioned above, be very cautious of HOA rules.
Bill Mayo used to get low-mileage Shopsmith units from folks who moved into HOA-controlled developments in FL where they then learned that the use of power tools by homeowners is forbidden 24/7.
Never had a problem, when we built our houses over the years always specified 220 in the garage. Never had a complaint in 25 years, 4 houses - subd, most people are supportive, just be aware of hours for noise ordinences.
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(08-01-2021, 10:09 PM)JohnnyEgo Wrote: Just don't be a jerk about it.
In a nutshell.
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If you have an HOA, check with them on the rules for noise. Also consider insulating your garage.
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Thanks everyone. I'll ease into it slowly to not pee anyone off.
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No neighbors within hearing distance. A planned lifestyle many, many years ago. I'm sure I'd be incarcerated were I to wind up in a development with an HOA.
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I never had any complaints with close neighbors, but never worked past 9 or before 8... Have had a few stop by while I'm working and say things like "oh I remember my dad running his machines making things" etc..
I'm actually (as I write this) moving into a new house and have just unloaded machines into my new garage.. So far have met 3 of the nearest neighbors, mentioned I do woodworking and told them if I'm ever being too loud, don't hesitate to let me know.. A little good will goes a long way. They've all said "oh no problem at all"
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I agree with being friendly with the neighbors, we live on 2 acres, but sounds carry.
Also have offered to help when they might need something.
