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muleskinnerldb · 11-18-2008, 04:47 PM

ok heres another little problem i'm havingif i run my saw on high i get a vibration right now i know some might be the my work shop not that level but working on that but can only do so much with my back problems .going to try and buy some of that anti vibration pad stuff but i was wondering if some mgiht agree with me when they built the shed with not be level and one layer one the floor if i pt down another layer of ply where i work at that maybe it might help a little, the floor gives to the center of the building that is the main area i need to get support under. when i walk on it i can tell it gives a little so i wonder if i added the extra flooring if that would give the saw a thick and better base when i run until i can get the anti vibration pad with christmas near and only living on wife's SS check and my VA & SS check little thing like get the anti vib pad takes awhile for me to get well any way i've only seen the pads advertise on some of the site but don't know if like Lowes or Home depot sell things like that. thanks ahead if any might help on any ideals larry aka muleskinnerdb

Jr_Ranger · 11-18-2008, 05:03 PM

Larry check with salvage yard that get stuff from the military. I found some mouse pads for a lack of a better word really cheap. I used those under my saw legs, it kept the saw from moving and cushioned it a bit. Not sure if it would help to lay a 4x4 sheet of thick ply to help with the leveling part. Could use wedges under the ply to get it level. Definitely worth trying.

Mick Walker · 11-18-2008, 05:09 PM

muleskinnerldb, don't think another layer on your floor is going to help a vibration problem. I would cut at a slower speed to see if the vibration goes away, if your saw is on a stand with legs try laying a heavy bag of sand across the leg stretchers. You can use a rubber pad like carpet padding or just a thick piece of carpeting may absorb some of the vibration. Have you checked to see if there are any loose parts, nuts, bolts, screws, etc. on your saw? Does it vibrate at all speeds? has it always vibrated or did it just start?

coyote4 · 11-18-2008, 10:45 PM

I have a DeWalt 788 with the factory stand on a cement floor. I added 4 bags of lead shot 25 lbs per bag to the lower part of the stand and it took all of any vibration out of it. Just another idea. Good luck

SNAPPER · 11-19-2008, 08:46 AM

Larry, what saw do you have. Are you able to anchor the stand to the floor. If it is a wood subfloor shim the legs so the stand is level and anchor with screws or try coyote did. I have my saw anchored to the work bench which is anchored to the foundation, nothing moves.
Good luck
Dean

ubgoofy2003 · 11-24-2008, 03:56 AM

Larry, there are so many things that might cause the vibration, so just listen to all the good advice here. If you have your saw on a metal stand, I would say your best bet would be to put weight on the bottom. I just rest my foot on the stand as I cut. Larry too !

11-18-2008, 04:47 PM	#1
muleskinnerldb Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: glen,mississippi Posts: 123	saw vibration problems ok heres another little problem i'm havingif i run my saw on high i get a vibration right now i know some might be the my work shop not that level but working on that but can only do so much with my back problems .going to try and buy some of that anti vibration pad stuff but i was wondering if some mgiht agree with me when they built the shed with not be level and one layer one the floor if i pt down another layer of ply where i work at that maybe it might help a little, the floor gives to the center of the building that is the main area i need to get support under. when i walk on it i can tell it gives a little so i wonder if i added the extra flooring if that would give the saw a thick and better base when i run until i can get the anti vibration pad with christmas near and only living on wife's SS check and my VA & SS check little thing like get the anti vib pad takes awhile for me to get well any way i've only seen the pads advertise on some of the site but don't know if like Lowes or Home depot sell things like that. thanks ahead if any might help on any ideals larry aka muleskinnerdb

11-18-2008, 05:03 PM	#2
Jr_Ranger Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 869	Larry check with salvage yard that get stuff from the military. I found some mouse pads for a lack of a better word really cheap. I used those under my saw legs, it kept the saw from moving and cushioned it a bit. Not sure if it would help to lay a 4x4 sheet of thick ply to help with the leveling part. Could use wedges under the ply to get it level. Definitely worth trying. __________________ Sylvia Support Our Troops

11-18-2008, 05:09 PM	#3
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,335	muleskinnerldb, don't think another layer on your floor is going to help a vibration problem. I would cut at a slower speed to see if the vibration goes away, if your saw is on a stand with legs try laying a heavy bag of sand across the leg stretchers. You can use a rubber pad like carpet padding or just a thick piece of carpeting may absorb some of the vibration. Have you checked to see if there are any loose parts, nuts, bolts, screws, etc. on your saw? Does it vibrate at all speeds? has it always vibrated or did it just start? __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

11-18-2008, 10:45 PM	#4
coyote4 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stoughton, WI Posts: 18	vibration I have a DeWalt 788 with the factory stand on a cement floor. I added 4 bags of lead shot 25 lbs per bag to the lower part of the stand and it took all of any vibration out of it. Just another idea. Good luck

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11-19-2008, 08:46 AM	#5
SNAPPER Dino Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fergus Falls,MN Posts: 821	Larry, what saw do you have. Are you able to anchor the stand to the floor. If it is a wood subfloor shim the legs so the stand is level and anchor with screws or try coyote did. I have my saw anchored to the work bench which is anchored to the foundation, nothing moves. Good luck Dean

11-24-2008, 03:56 AM	#6
ubgoofy2003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 486	Larry, there are so many things that might cause the vibration, so just listen to all the good advice here. If you have your saw on a metal stand, I would say your best bet would be to put weight on the bottom. I just rest my foot on the stand as I cut. Larry too !