[TenTec] Gummy Feet

[Bwana Bob]

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 at aol.com>
> To: <tentec at 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 at 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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