Ok, I'm going to lay everything on the table. I have built a rolling cart for my CW, and have just bought a dust collector that I will be picking up on Friday. Now, I use my CW outside, on my back deck, until I have completed my workshop.

Is there anyone who has built some type of sound-deadening cover for their machine, so that it's quieter while in use? Our neighbours aren't complaining - yet - but I'd like to reduce the sound, if at all possible.

Now, I realize that the machine will put out some heat during it's run. I'm not saying I want to wrap the CW in a thick sheet of lead-lined fabric - although the idea has crossed my mind. I could, very easily, build a box around it with up to 12" of clearance, and ports for the input and output of longer stock. If I did this, I would probably put some acoustic foam inside, which I believe would quiet the machine significantly. My concern is the heat buildup. I could put in some holes in the top, or even vent the box, somehow.

I guess I'm just looking for ideas. Thanks for reading!