I haven't had gummy feet, but I do know that the plasticizers in certain
rubber formulations will attack and soften the finish on furniture.
The clear feet work well, but I still wouldn't trust them on a fine
finish. Likewise, rubber cement will attack furniture finishes.
73,
Bob WB2VUF
73,
Bob
n4dsp wrote:
Guys,
here is the answer for those worn out and sticky feet. In fact they use this
on the Schurr Profi II paddle. You can purchase it at Home Depot and the
manufacturer is Shepherd and called Surface Guard. I bought the 1/2" size
and they are clear. The package also says they are vinyl bumpers. You get 16
pieces for just over a couple of dollars. I have put some on my equipment 3
years ago and they have not softened and they are as adhesive today as when
installed. Put these on a cw paddle and it will not move on the desk
provided you don't have an usually heavy fist. Hope this helps some people.
john-n4dsp
----- Original Message -----
From: <Wj5mh@aol.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 11:45 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Gummy Feet
In a message dated 1/14/2007 8:28:10 AM Central Standard Time,
ny9h@arrl.net
writes:
The feet had "melted" ( for
lack of a better word),,,,
I've had trouble with small "stoppers" purchased at Home Depot. I used
these for feet on home-brew equipment, and they reacted with the wood
furniture
polish used on my shelves. Really makes a mess. Stick-on feet from the
Shack
seem OK, but I prefer the older screw on style from Antique Electronic
Supply.
Joe
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