Chuck Rothfuss wrote:
> Depending on where your exhaust is located on the ratchets you may be able
> to use the system I use on my die grinders. They have a rear exhaust
> outlet, so it's easy to slip an old piece of bicycle inner tube over the end
> and hold it on with a nylon wire tie. A length of permanently installed
> hose on the grinders allows the inner tube to stay attached, since a male
> quick disconnect fitting is exposed at their open end. This keeps noise
> down, but also keeps oil and cold air from the exhaust off your hands. This
> is especially nice in the winter when working in a cold garage.
Thanks! I'll have to give that a try.
One thought... if you controlled the length of the tube just right, you
could change that nasty high-pitched squeal into a farting sound... an
inner tube isn't that far from a whoopie cushion! :D
cmh
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