Hi, I recently aquired a used, almost brand new Woodmaster 718. So far I like it, but it's got a nasty case of vibration. I've replaced the double v-belts with a single link-type belt to start, and it seems to help a little bit, but not that much. When I take the belts off and just run the motor itself, it vibrates just on it's own, though noticeably less. It could probaby pass a nickel test, minus the startup thump.
I've read some people modified the mount so that it's hinged, using the motor's weight as a belt tensioner. I've also read arguments against that method.. has anyone here had success with that?
Alternatively, I'm also thinking about mounting the motor to a torsion box made out of mdf and filled with sand, with rubber mounting grommets. I haven't worked out how to tension the belt yet, but thought maybe the extra weight would help get rid of the motor vibration.. any ideas?
I'm also thinking about attaching some pieces of dynamat or other vibration absorption material to the sheet metal to make the whole thing rattle less..
Maybe I shoulda just bought a old cast iron planer.