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Originally Posted by mshu7  Ok, this comparison for a recent thread here that questioned the sound level of the Flex 3403. You be the judge of which is louder. In person, I think that the Flex is louder. I've even thought about wearing small ear plugs while using it. |
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Originally Posted by gmblack3a My 3403 is louder then both my hitachi and metabo. The only time the noise irritates me is when I am polishing a roof and its close to my ears. |
I see what you guys mean. I just received my 3403 today. It is quite a bit louder than what I had expected. It seems MUCH louder than the Makita 9227. It kinda sounds like the majority of the noise is coming from the gearbox. Not alot of actual "motor" sound.
It's still much quieter than my old piece of junk, though. Can't wait to use it tomorrow! I'm hoping I don't miss the vertical bail handle on my old one, though. I have tendonitis and the vertical bail handle was nice.
Do you guys use the screw in side handle or just the palm handle?