Replacement Walking Board/Deck for a threadmill

realtec

Hi, the walking board (or maybe its call the deck) has broken on my threadmill.

It had broke before and a friend who is a kichen manufacturer gave me a replacement board but it did not last long and it broke. I think it was just 18 mm MDF.

The board is 110 cm by 59cm.

Whats my best option for getting a proper replacement? it would need to take someone 115 kgs...

Thanks

Lumen

Ply is stronger than MDF, so assuming your dimensions are correct, this:

https://www.diy.ie/departments/hardwood-plywood-l-1-83m-w-0-61m-t-18mm/5059340257457_BQ.prd

I think B&Q have a cutting service too.

realtec

Hi Lumen, thanks for the response. I am wondering though would the hardwood ply, although it is smooth, it would not be as smooth as the mdf which had a polished finish. Would it create too much friction? Has anyone tried this out before as a replacement?

Lumen

You can get faced ply e.g

https://noyeks.ie/plywood-film-faced-ply-2440x1220x18mm.html

...or just apply a poly varnish and sand between coats.

I don't have a treadmill mind...

BeepBeep67

Contact the parts supplier for the brand, they are not expensive. Depending on if the belt needs to be regularly lubed the board will need a protective coating.