Reply by SeaWitch

Funny you mention that. I was just in my husband’s shop and he was drilling into his concrete floor, while I covered my ears. I told him that must be at least 100 dB, and he’s not wearing any hearing protection.

I wear it while running any machine or even hammering. I don’t wear it for using the hand (electric) drill. That’s it. I just don’t like noise. That’s why I prefer hand tools when possible….

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