MM16 table wobble

[Aram]

August 8, the day all my machines become possessed. My 2004 MM16 has developed considerable play in the table. The play is mostly or maybe entirely in the plane of the table -- maybe it tilts a bit, hard to tell -- and it moves easily when you push it. I don't see any loose bolts; it just seems to twist. I can see the trunion (or whatever you call it; the metal piece with the curved bolt-slot that moves when you tilt the table) moving with the table top. The tilt lock mechanism feels like it is cranked down hard, so I don't think that's the problem.

I am at a loss. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Jeremy s]

My whole table wobbles and flexes.
I could go on.

[Aram]

Jeremy s said:

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My whole table wobbles and flexes.
I could go on.

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Now I'm wondering if this is a new symptom, or if it was always like this and I never noticed. I managed to make neat veneer slices out of my buddy's walnut slab, so whatever is going on, I'm not seeing a performance hit.

Weird.

[fredhargis]

It's hard to imagine what it could be. The tilt lock locks the bracket in place that holds the table, and then the table is fastened to it with 4 bolts. I'm thinking removing the table may allow you to see the problem.

[AdamR]

I just checked out my MM16 and I'm thinking you need to recheck all of the bolts that secure the table to the trunion.

[Aram]

Checked again and found a loose bolt I had missed before. Trivial fix.

[Rick F]

Nice outcome ..