Stall mat question

[cbisson]

For those of you that use or have used stall mats to reduce vibration, what thickness did you buy? I am able to source either 1/2 or 3/4 inch.

Thanks,

-Craig

 

[Ray70]

Most folks that have discussed stall mats here have used the 3/4" from what I have read.
However that is probably because they mainly use the ones from Tractor Supply which are normally 3/4"
Either thickness would surely be sufficient when you calculate the Square Inches in contact with the mat and the PSI exerted.

 

[MrShawn305]

My 802a is sitting on a pair of railroad ties and I bought the anti-fatigue mat from TSC. It's the rubber mat with the holes in it. I cut out the squares, which are 1'x1' and put one on each corner. It is hard enough that it did not compress and seems to work well.

 

[cbisson]

My 802a is sitting on a pair of railroad ties and I bought the anti-fatigue mat from TSC. It's the rubber mat with the holes in it. I cut out the squares, which are 1'x1' and put one on each corner. It is hard enough that it did not compress and seems to work well.

Does it reduce vibration in the set or just reduce the vibration from the set that is transferred to the floor?

 

[MrShawn305]

Does it reduce vibration in the set or just reduce the vibration from the set that is transferred to the floor?

To the floor. That little two cylinder is a shaky bugger

 

[Light in the Dark]

Yeah its an isolator... just add 2 more cylinders to smooth it out like glass .

If you have the choice, go 3/4" IMO.

 

[cbisson]

Yeah its an isolator... just add 2 more cylinders to smooth it out like glass .

If you have the choice, go 3/4" IMO.

Thanks guys. The TS near me has the 3/4 which is where I was leaning.

We were close last time LITD. Maybe next time.

 

[MrShawn305]

Thanks guys. The TS near me has the 3/4 which is where I was leaning.

We were close last time LITD. Maybe next time.

To be clear, all the TSC's and McCoy's near me within 100 miles were completely sold out of 1/2 and 3/4" stall mats for a really long time, which is why I gave the anti-fatigue mat a try. Also: it was damaged so I got it 25% off lol

 

[Light in the Dark]

Same up here... out of stock for 75+ miles around me at one point months ago (haven't checked recently... but was sourcing 20 of them for actual stall use).

 

[MrShawn305]

Same up here... out of stock for 75+ miles around me at one point months ago (haven't checked recently... but was sourcing 20 of them for actual stall use).

Yea I don't know what was up with that. They've ALWAYS had them in stock every time I went and then suddenly there were none to be had. I did find a whole pallet of them the last time I went, but the whole pallet was on hold for someone. Something I must have missed lol

 

[Chainbreaker]

People must be using them to line the inside walls of their homes. Due to the stay at home covid situation, people are going stir-crazy at home and it softens the blow as you start to "bounce off the walls" due to extended home confinement.

However, having a generator(s) to tweak and maintain is a great diversion!

 

[MrShawn305]

People must be using them to line the inside walls of their homes. Due to the stay at home covid situation, people are going stir-crazy at home and it softens the blow as you start to "bounce off the walls" due to extended home confinement.

However, having a generator(s) to tweak and maintain is a great diversion!

Yea I was looking for one to soften the blows when dealing with my 805 lol