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1. 
   DanH | Nov 02, 2009 06:13am | #1

   Well, dunno anything about them, but they're made by Smith & Wesson:

   http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5417

   I would expect that some of the other premium catalog sites would have stuff as well.

   A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful, and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It's a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity. --Jimmy Carter
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   DanH | Nov 02, 2009 06:15am | #2

   (And shooting catalogs would be another place to look -- or a local sporting goods store.)

   A strong nation, like a strong person, can afford to be gentle, firm, thoughtful, and restrained. It can afford to extend a helping hand to others. It's a weak nation, like a weak person, that must behave with bluster and boasting and rashness and other signs of insecurity. --Jimmy Carter
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   caseyr | Nov 02, 2009 06:22am | #3

   Your local safety supply should have an assortment of various types of hearing protectors. I have found the disposable ear plugs to give as good of hearing protection as most of the muffs I have tried (I have about half a dozen pairs of various muffs). For a couple of tasks, I have used both the earplugs and muffs, however. If you don't have a local safety supply that you like, I have had good luck with Sanderson Safety Supply in Portland, Oregon, although always in store. Their website is:

   http://www.sandersonsafety.com/store/index.cfm

   Of the muffs, I found the Peltor to be the lightest and most comfortable as well as giving the best seal.

   Check the sound level ratings of whatever you buy. Some of the muffs are not rated all that high and some of the plugs are rated several DB higher than some muffs.

   
   

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   Edited 11/1/2009 10:26 pm ET by CaseyR

4. 
   BossHog | Nov 02, 2009 02:51pm | #4

   I bought some Stihl brand hearing protectors at the local Stihl deal, and am really happy with them.
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   florida | Nov 02, 2009 09:59pm | #5

   The best ear protection is always what you have with you. Muffs are bulky, hot and inconvenient. I put these on every morning right after my shirt, 7 days a week. They are always there when I need them, not on the other side of the house. They are cheap, cool and work as well or better than the most expensive muffs. I buy them by the dozens and give them to anyone I see working without ear protection.

   http://www.sandersonsafety.com/store/product.cfm?pID=7C51424D41167B5A