My first CNC experience was last night...

[Bob Savage]

Bob, for my shop that I built which is 25' x 48' I had it insulated with foam. About 3" thick. It absorbs alot of the sounds of my tools. The only noise coming out of my shop is the small exhaust blower I have for my laser. If it were not for the small door window casting out light at night my wife would not know where I was at. You might want to look at this website for soundproofing tips.
soundproofing101.com.

Ah yes, good old soundproofing101! In my previous life, I was planning to convert my garage into a recording studio.

I'm *hoping* what I'm doing is going to be sufficient. If it's not, I'll end up having to do something like risilient channels and another layer of drywall. I'm thinking I should be O.K. though.

If the shop is too loud I'll just stick some big speakers out front and blast music. That way the neighbors won't hear the machinery.

[Bob Savage]

bryan stop and imediatly go to building suppy center and get a sheet of pink or blue insulation foam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jim

I was looking for this foam in Home Depot last week, but the only insulation foam I could find was almost $30 a sheet!

Do you have a link to this stuff online, that I can use as a point of reference?

[Steve knight]

Thanks Steve, but that website's lack of organization makes me want to run away really fast. I think I found an appropriate end mill from McMaster for $15. They will be delivered tomorrow.

it kind of sucks for sure but the bits prices are good. but they could use a better site it is a bit odd.

[Joey Jarrard]

Sounds like you are getting the hang of things. Keep up the good work.