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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