Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for repairing a vibration attenuator used with a lathe wherein a lathe includes a cutter chassis, a lathe arbor assembly, and a piece of equipment to be machined mounted on said lathe arbor assembly. The lathe has at least one cutting tool supported by the cutter chassis for cutting or resurfacing the mounted equipment. A vibration attenuator dampens the natural vibrations caused by the lathing operation via opposing dampening pads that the attenuator holds against the equipment. The dampening pads' equipment-engaging surfaces deteriorate during the operation of said lathe. A repair pad is fastened to at least one of the dampening pads following the excessive deterioration of at least one of the equipment-engaging surfaces. A spring connecting the arms of the attenuator may also be replaced.