I have had a CW since 2012, and right now works well. It and all my equipment is hocked up to a 5 hp cyclone dust collector. When I'm making furniture, it is not fun to be around, even though I have a headgear on my ears. My problem is the noise???????? What can I do: put CW in a large insulated box? put a cone shaped mattress pad around it? Any help would be appreciated. Larry