Originally Posted by
Ron Dunn
Keeping the neighbours happy is, to me, far more important than a hobby.
People are entitled to peace and quiet in their homes. You have the right to have a hobby, but with that right comes the obligation to ensure that your hobby doesn't interfere with your neighbours' peaceful enjoyment of their time at home.
When I set up my current workshop I consulted with each of my neighbours. We reached an agreement that I would only use noisy power tools (ie, table saw, jointer thicknesser, routers) between the hours of mid-day and 3pm on any day. Further, if they were planning an outdoor function, they'd let me know and I'd avoid machinery during that time.
In fact, since making that agreement, I probably only do 2-3 hours of machine work per week. Everyone is perfectly happy.
Don't be a neighbourhood pest. Or don't be surprised if the neighbours get ugly.