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   Jamie_Buxton | Nov 18, 2006 06:56pm | #1

   You've got all the tools.   Why not buy a sound meter and measure them?  Radio Shack sells them for less than $50.

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   jazzdogg | Nov 18, 2006 07:03pm | #2

   Hi Jamie,

   I was hoping someone would have the data readily at hand; I know I've seen it somewhere...

    -Jazzdogg-

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   RickL | Nov 20, 2006 04:25pm | #4

   http://rewhc.org/wind/windsoundlevels.shtml

   According to this chart rustling leaves is 20 db. I found it on a quick google search.

   http://www.acousticalsolutions.com/education/pdfs/Noise_Level.pdf

   http://www.freehearingtest.com/hia_gunfirenoise.shtml

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   jazzdogg | Nov 20, 2006 06:11pm | #5

   Thanks, Rick!-Jazzdogg-

   "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Gil Bailie

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   highfigh | Nov 19, 2006 08:01am | #3

   That looks similar to the OSHA list, which is available in safety books. The rustling leaves @0db can't be right. If it's audible, which they clearly are, it can't be 0db. Also, proximity and frequency have everything to do with the loudness or intensity, perceived by the listener.

   Suffice it to say that hearing protection should be worn any time power tools are used. There are a lot of different kinds and the type needed will depend on the noise and its level. If someone wants to hear more of a full frequency response, like when listening to live music, Hear-Os don't kill the high end the way silicone rubber and foam plugs do. They drop the SPL significantly, though. They can be bought at many music stores for about $6.

   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."