I am seriously thinking of getting a cnc, prob. a desk top model.
However, noise is an issue... a spindle is mandatory, but still concerned with cut noise. Of course, I use routers all my life, so I know cut noise... but not as continuous as I hope to run the cnc.
A rep at Shop Bot said their full size enclosure was made for dust collection, however, when at trade shows, often customers do not even realize the spindle is cutting inside the acrylic enclosure for their desk top model....so it must be reasonably quiet. Will consider this for sure.
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I realize trade shows are semi loud, but I would still consider that impressive. I have helical heads on my planer and jointer and sure appreciate the 90% reduction in noise. I have become sensitive too loud noise with age, but I also have people in the house and neighbors to be concerned about. Anyone work at CNC noise reduction, or have any general comments?