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Pro tip: A client in Tampa said my cordless nailer was too loud for her condo reno.
She asked if I had a quieter option, and I realized I'd been ignoring noise complaints for years. What's your go-to tool for keeping the peace in tight residential jobs?
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evan_grant705d ago
Ever read about those electric nailers? I saw a forum post where a guy swore by his for apartment work. The noise is way down and you don't need a compressor, just a battery. It's slower than a framing gun, but for trim and finish work it seems like a solid trade-off to avoid angry neighbors.
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the_laura5d ago
Yeah, the electric nailer idea is good for noise, but I mean, sometimes the real issue is vibration through the walls and floors. I've had luck putting down those thick rubber anti-fatigue mats under my work area. It deadens the sound a lot and keeps things from rattling in other units.
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