g100 loudness

[xtos]

i ordered a g100, i am waiting for it to arrive. now i was thinking does it make a loud noise during its operation or is it fairly quiet?

[Jeff Smith]

I guess the noise level is a little lower than that of a standard electric drill. I have actually used it at night at home in my driveway and I have neighbours on each side not much more than 60' away. I never had any complaints.

While using it, every once in a while I hit a spot on my vehicle, like in the middle of a hood or other large smooth area where there is not many bends or curves in the metal. Sometimes the vibration of the machine will reverberate there but I can easily make a minor adjustment in the way I hold the machine to work through this if need be.

Overall it is very quiet. I was surprised.

[xtos]

thank you, that is exactly what i was worring about...neighbors

[Jeff Smith]

Originally posted by xtos
thank you, that is exactly what i was worring about...neighbors

A few weeks ago I had a buddy come over and we were working his car up. I had him out at the end of my driveway. About 50' from where I was working. I could baely hear it.

[Pete-FWA]

Tonight I had my first occasion to use a G100 Porter Cable style electric DA tonight. Worked with a friend who bought one to paint prep his vehicle. We sanded with it and it worked pretty well for that. I've only used the pneumatic DA's, but this electric surprised me. It is, indeed, fairly quiet and it doesn't vibrate or rattle at all. Good machine!

Now I get to teach him how to use it to maintain the new finish we get on the car.

[sneek]

thank you, that is exactly what i was worring about...neighbors

well do there cars too and then the'll love you!!
BTW is that you 350 in ur avantar???
its nice !