[Shop-talk] Is this thing still on? <Thanksgiving and Leaf Blowers>

[Donald H Locker]

Seconding Jeff's comment about hearing protection. Tinnitus is nasty; trust us.

Then, I'll pop in with a recommendation to forget about using a blower. 
Raking is actually easier on the human body (in terms of muscle stress, 
joint strain, and hearing) and doesn't throw dust, microbes, fungi, and 
mold spores into the air (where they don't belong and cause recurring 
health problems.)

Donald.
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On 02-Dec-2019 04:11, Jeff Scarbrough via Shop-talk wrote:
> 
> 
> On Mon, Dec 2, 2019 at 12:42 AM Brian Kemp via Shop-talk 
> <shop-talk at autox.team.net <mailto:shop-talk at autox.team.net>> wrote:
> 
> 
>     I normally put in ear plugs, but for a quick use, you can get away
>     without them. 
> 
> 
> Yikes!
> 
> As someone who has suffered from tinnitus for years, no.  Just no.  Ear 
> muffs are cheap enough that you can keep a pair right on the machine.  For 
> instance, 
> https://www.amazon.com/3M-Protection-Protectors-equipment-operations/dp/B0017YLTAI/ref=sr_1_9 
> 
> Your hearing is too valuable to skimp.
> 
> Jeff Scarbrough
> Corrosion Acres, Ga.
>