which is the best quiet router (uk)

[freddean2006]

Im finally getting my machine working properly but its let down by the noise of the router.

The plunge router actually cuts quite well except that it sounds like a jet taking off.

I have been looking at the kress fme 800 but read somewhere that this is also quite noisy?

Ive also seen a trend 800w laminate router which is around £70 but havent found any reviews.

Shame im not in the US as it seems they have quite a lot to choose from.

Any ideas?

[alien_X]

I have a trend T3, it is reasonably quiet at the lower speed settings.

[Kammo1]

Bro look on e-bay for either a Rotozip or what I got, its a B&Q Performance variable speed spiral saw for the whopping price of £10 including p+p!!!! the deal of a lifetime and its quieter than my other hand held routers, dont know how loud it will be when I have my CNC running if ever, I do think that the machine will vibrate a bit when the router is cutting but hey thats how it goes. Good job I have nice neighbours, hope this helps

[freddean2006]

Originally Posted by Kammo1 Bro look on e-bay for either a Rotozip or what I got, its a B&Q Performance variable speed spiral saw for the whopping price of £10 including p+p!!!! the deal of a lifetime and its quieter than my other hand held routers, dont know how loud it will be when I have my CNC running if ever, I do think that the machine will vibrate a bit when the router is cutting but hey thats how it goes. Good job I have nice neighbours, hope this helps

Thanks.

Anyone know how loud the kress is?

Im looking at a bosch gfk 600 but this is 600w and fixed speed of 33000.

Maybe I could build a soundproof box to put it in. Would help with the mdf dust. Anyone tried this? Thinking of using thick polystyrene to deaden the sound?

[Med-Pac]

Earplugs are cheaper.

Mike

[freddean2006]

Originally Posted by Med-Pac Earplugs are cheaper. Mike

I dont mind the noise as I can make things, its the neighbours

[Eurisko]

Originally Posted by freddean2006 Im finally getting my machine working properly but its let down by the noise of the router...

What router are you using now?

I picked up a Makita RF1101 on Amazon.com last December. Haven't used it to cut anything yet (build in progress). I did power it up, and it is fairly quiet. Sounds better than my Rotozip!

2 1/4 HP (about 1700 watts). Cost about $130.00

[Oldmanandhistoy]

Hi,

The only quiet cheap router is the one that is not plugged in.

I killed a Trend T3 router in two weeks, poor quality IMO and would not touch them again.

I have an old Bosch 1700w which is the quietest hand router I have ever used.

I have 3 Kress 900w and they are good quality but are of average Db for a small tool.

I'd go with a Bosch first then a Kress but if you want quiet its going to have to be a high quality (big money) spindle.

Only other advice I could give is minimal rpm and/or sound proofing.

Good luck with the neighbours,

John

[Oldmanandhistoy]

Originally Posted by freddean2006 Im looking at a bosch gfk 600 but this is 600w and fixed speed of 33000.

Variable speed is a must http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bosch-1-4-inch...1%7C240%3A1318

John

[freddean2006]

Originally Posted by Eurisko What router are you using now? I picked up a Makita RF1101 on Amazon.com last December. Haven't used it to cut anything yet (build in progress). I did power it up, and it is fairly quiet. Sounds better than my Rotozip! 2 1/4 HP (about 1700 watts). Cost about $130.00

A cheap plunge router. Cost around £20. Works ok but sounds like a jet engine. The US seem to have quite a big selection of routers.

Originally Posted by Oldmanandhistoy Variable speed is a must http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bosch-1-4-inch...1%7C240%3A1318 John

This is quite interesting. May bid. Thanks. Still thinking about a trend t4 as its meant to be better than the t3.

[audioandy1762]

Hi

I have a Proxon BF40 which is really quite not sure if it will suit your application other than that buy a HF spindle from this guy
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/linearmotio...sxQ3asstQQtZkm
One or two people on here have purchased the spindles and comment on how quite they are.
This will be my next purchase

Andy

[Pplug]

The Chinese spindles are quite good. I bought one and can carry a conversation at normal speaking levels when it is spinning at 24,000 RPM! I have the 2.2kW (around 3HP) water cooled version. I would definitely do it again. Most of the noise you can here now is from the wood being cut, not the spindle itself.

I'll be posting videos soon.