Niels J. Larsen
05-27-2009, 3:15 AM
I've recently aquired a Wadkin 10" A.G.S. table saw and I've given it an overhaul:
- New arbor bearings
- The arbor spindle has been mounted in a lathe, so the arbor flange could be milled to remove any runout.
- New drivebelts (3x 23"x3/8 belts)
The saw runs well without any noise and the blade runs true, however I can feel what I consider to be too much vibration if I place my hand on the extension tables (both right and left). If the miter gauge is laying on one of the extension tables it rattles due to the vibration.
It is also evident in the main table but not as much. I'm sure this is caused by the lack of support on one side of the extension tables.
How much vibration is ok and how much vibration is too much?
Also - what is causing the vibration?
I suspect it's the seams in the drivebelts that are causing this, but I have no idea how I could avoid or minimize it
Any help appreciated!
Thanks!
Niels
- New arbor bearings
- The arbor spindle has been mounted in a lathe, so the arbor flange could be milled to remove any runout.
- New drivebelts (3x 23"x3/8 belts)
The saw runs well without any noise and the blade runs true, however I can feel what I consider to be too much vibration if I place my hand on the extension tables (both right and left). If the miter gauge is laying on one of the extension tables it rattles due to the vibration.
It is also evident in the main table but not as much. I'm sure this is caused by the lack of support on one side of the extension tables.
How much vibration is ok and how much vibration is too much?
Also - what is causing the vibration?
I suspect it's the seams in the drivebelts that are causing this, but I have no idea how I could avoid or minimize it
Any help appreciated!
Thanks!
Niels