Quieter...faster or slower or

So I live in a series of townhomes (connected on two sides to another peron’s home). The answer may be " it depends" but is there a basic rule of thumb on how to cut quieter? I am referring to the actual endmill and object (wood, acrylic, etc) direct interaction? Should I slow down feedrate generally or cut more shallow on each pass or is there any rule of thumb? Purple heart wood - let’s use this as an example. Thanks for anything? And yes I’m aware of enclosure, change vacuum, sound dampening in the area etc but Im curious at the point of endmill and object please.

Sharp bits are quieter than less sharp bits. That’s all I can say from my experience.

Biggest thing for me was getting a spindle instead of a router. Major noise reduction.

I am curious about DeWalt’s stealth shop vac when I eventually move my machine to the garage below my daughter’s bed.

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I have the 65 spindle, thx

Use the Deep Sweepy to help with noise.
A Stealthsonic will also significantly help.

I have the deep sweepy :slight_smile: (and a festoolCT 15 with oneida dust deputy). My peripherals make less noise than the mcfly and purple heart but thank you