missing feet etc

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    sailoryue

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    i seem to have lost a foot... 2 others have fallen off, but i glued them back on, but the other one (front left) is missing.

    also i lost one of the protective cushion circle thingkies... http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/634/64731050.jpg circled.

    where do i get replacements?
     
    sailoryue, Jun 29, 2009
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    I cut replacements from self-stick vinyl bumpers, then wet-sanded to finetune the height. Glued in place with clear epoxy.
     
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    where would i get that?
     
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    Self stick vinyl bumpers are available in a variety of thicknesses at any hardware store. Using a very sharp knife or razor blade, cut to fit the opening, then wet sand with 400 grit paper to adjust the height so that all 4 feet make contact with a flat surface (such as a mirror). Then glue in place with epoxy. Check for height after 24 hours. If it wobbles, move it back and forth with the offending replacement foot over a piece of wet or dry sandpaper. Check frequently; you can't add height back if you sand off too much.
     
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