An active vibration control device for controlling vibration in a cantilevered member (12) and a method for the same are disclosed. The device is comprised of a cantilevered member (12) having a longitudinal axis (13) comprising a sensor (92) mounted near the free end of the member (12) to measure motion of the member (12) in a transverse direction and to produce a corresponding signal. A force generating assembly (64) is mounted to the member (12) near the free end to oppose the measured motion with a force thereby minimizing subsequent motion along the transverse axis caused by vibration.