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   mudman | May 25, 2006 05:10pm | #1

   Any good oil lubed, cast iron compressor will be pretty quiet. Al lot quiter than a Table saw or most drills. If you wnat quieter the smart thing is to build walls aroung the compresser to deaden the sound. There have been a few discussions on doing this.

   Mike

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   polarsea1 | May 26, 2006 03:41am | #2

   Quincy is one brand of relatively quiet compressors but they are more expensive than compressors typically found at the borgs. Oil lubed, low RPM motor, small drive pulley, large driven pulley are usually signs of a quiet compressor.

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   philip | May 26, 2006 10:54am | #3

   Have a look at the Hydrovane - it uses rotary vane technology in which there is only one major moving part. No belts, valves, pistons pulleys,rings etc. A British thing, much loved by dentists, car paint shops, woodworms, and the world. I have had one since 1987- no oil leaks,contamination or trouble of any sort-it just hums away. The sound of the three horse motor is the main noise.It cost a bit more , but when I see the piston type I just laugh.Surely these are available in the States.

   Philip Marcou
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   tinkerer2 | May 27, 2006 06:14am | #6

   Sorry to comment so far off the subject.  But I just peeked at your profile to see where you were from.  I noticed the picture, and I have seed the picture of Forestgirl.  She's a lot better looking.

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   dgreen | May 27, 2006 06:24am | #7

   Have to agree there, but don't see what that has to do with woodworking. Are you sure you know you are on a woodworking site and not a date babes for their looks site?
   Since the house is on fire let us warm ourselves. ~Italian Proverb

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   tinkerer2 | May 27, 2006 07:08am | #8

   Yes, I admit it was off the subject. but did you notice one picture is of a woman, the other is of a cat.  I couldn't resist.

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   dgreen | May 27, 2006 07:18am | #9

   Yes I did notice, but again I ask are you here for #### cats or woodworking?
   Since the house is on fire let us warm ourselves. ~Italian Proverb

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   dgreen | May 27, 2006 07:20am | #10

   Alright Taunton I understand some censorship in the name of good taste and decorum, but filtering out #### cats?
   Does kitty make the cut?Since the house is on fire let us warm ourselves. ~Italian Proverb

   Edited 5/27/2006 12:23 am by dgreen

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   philip | May 27, 2006 08:30am | #11

   Ah well Tinks, the purr of that cat is louder than my Hydrovane. I'm glad you seed that Forestgirl is better looking than me too.Philip Marcou

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   tinkerer2 | May 28, 2006 04:35am | #13

   Purr of the cat....

   Glad you take it in good humor.  Always enjoy your many and helpful posts.

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   WillGeorge | May 26, 2006 03:50pm | #4

   Geeeee I'm old, but, Air Compressors make NOISE if they BREATHIN' well!

   EDIT: I am a old 1960 Tank Mechenic.. I DO NOT HEAR WELL1

   
   

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   Edited 5/26/2006 8:58 am by WillGeorge

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   mike4244 | May 27, 2006 05:04am | #5

   Quincy makes the quietest compressor I have used. You will know when it is running,but you won't be startled when it kicks in.Mine is about 20 yeras old, still running like it was new.

   mike

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   gb93433 | May 27, 2006 08:54am | #12

   Adding a muffler helps a lot.