Thanks 👍

I think part of the problem is the stock had more cuts taken out so it changed how much it was able to vibrate. I also had my iPad closer (not by much granted but every bit counts). I don’t have an ER20 capable so that doesn’t really change the results of the test and the before/after used the same tool specifically because that tends to be louder than other bits. As I noted, I slowed the feed rate down because the Makita was struggling to go faster. Granted there are a lot of changes that can be made to further improve but then it doesn’t show like for like comparison. I planned to do another test with recommended speeds but I still can’t change the bit and expect it to be a valid comparison because that’s my loudest bit . It all depends on how much effort I want to put into it.

Yes. You don’t need to upgrade and actually PwnCNC doesn’t recommend changing the bracket due to the additional weight (+7oz with the bracket and plate combination).