Flex slight wobble?

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My flex has a slight wobble? Anyone?
I use it with both Meg's and LC pads.
It's has been wobbling since day one and I have only used it a few times.
 
I've noticed a slight wobble on my new Flex as well. I have both the velcro backing plate and the Edge adapter backing plate and they both do it. Both packing plates are tightened down properly. The wobble is only 2 or 3 millimeters when viewed edge on, so I don't think it will really affect anything, but it just bothers me that it's there. :inspector:
 
I checked out my flex last night, and before doing anything I tried moving or jiggling the backing plate with my hand. It appeared to be a tad bit loose, so I reached for my allen keys. I then held the button on top of the head to lock the gears, I tightened the bolt on the backing plate, it was pretty tight already, and only moved very little about a quarter turn if that. I hope this did the trick, I'll post after my next use.
 
After tightening the bolt (a very little bit) on the center plate, my flex still wobbles. I am very disappointed in this wobble, and can't believe others have not had this issue. I'll call and see if they may replace it or check it out. The only down side is I'll have to use my PC which isn't so bad I guess.
 
It's hard to describe, but when the machine is off, And I move the plate with my hand, I notice there is very little play in the direction that would cause it to wobble.


The faster the speed, The more obvious the wobble gets.
 
If you run the machine at low speed and look at the backing plate edge-on from the side you can see the wobble. I would estimate that mine wobbles about 2-3 mm at the edge of the backing plate, and it's constant no matter the speed. I don't thinks it's enough to affect how the machine will work, given that the foam pad will adjust to that wobble with no problem, but I haven't had the opportunity to give it a try yet.
 
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