Vibration fix?

[Devin Wilson]

 Just moved to a new house and have setup my saws in a pre built shed with a plywood floor that came with the house we bought. Before I always had them setup on a cement floor. Being in the shed I have terrible vibration when I have 2 saws going. Saws are cutting fine and no problems.

Was wondering if putting a rubber mat under them would help it. I see Tractor supply sells those heavy rubber stall mats and was thinking of using one of those under the saws?

Any other thoughts?

[Bill WIlson]

That should help some.  Are you able to fasten the stand down to the plywood floor permanently?  Perhaps mount the stand to a piece of thick plywood that spans at least a couple floor joists, then attach the plywood base to the floor?

[jerry1939]

My home made wood stand sets on concrete.  Put 1" foam between the saw & base.  That was quit an improvement.

jerry

[OCtoolguy]

How about putting down another layer of plywood to "stiffen" the floor. Or maybe try to find a piece of 1 inch plywood to put under your saws and screw it to the existing floor. You've got to take the spring out of the floor. I have the same problem in my shed. I have my saws sitting next to the walls to get as much firm support as possible and I also put the rubber matting down. Solved most of the problem.