steviedee Posted November 25, 2013 Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) Got round to buying some bigger rubber feet for my Streamliner so it can get over the handle of my barefaced midget. The feet are huge, however with big feet comes a big hole for a big screw. I imagine a washer will work at one end but is there any way I can fill the remainder hole? Maybe jam in the content of couple of boxes of matches? Edited November 25, 2013 by steviedee Quote
chris_b Posted November 25, 2013 Posted November 25, 2013 I just put 2 pieces of foam either side of the handle which lifts the amp up and also protects it from vibration. Quote
steviedee Posted November 25, 2013 Author Posted November 25, 2013 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1385400208' post='2287780'] I just put 2 pieces of foam either side of the handle which lifts the amp up and also protects it from vibration. [/quote] I've got a couple of bits wood on either side at the minute and it's fine but I just became obsessed with these rubber feet and they have turned out to be sh*t! Quote
JapanAxe Posted November 25, 2013 Posted November 25, 2013 [quote name='steviedee' timestamp='1385398897' post='2287753'] Got round to buying some bigger rubber feet for my Streamliner so it can get over the handle of my barefaced midget. The feet are huge, however with big feet comes a big hole for a big screw. I imagine a washer will work at one end but is there any way I can fill the remainder hole? Maybe jam in the content of couple of boxes of matches? [/quote] I fitted doorstops to the bottom of my Streamliner for the exact same reason. I put 2 or 3 small washers in each hole before fitting the bolts. I did this mainly so that the bolts did not protrude too far into the chassis, as it could be pretty catastrophic if they contacted a circuit board or mangled a component. Quote
steviedee Posted November 25, 2013 Author Posted November 25, 2013 [quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1385400485' post='2287792'] I fitted doorstops to the bottom of my Streamliner for the exact same reason. I put 2 or 3 small washers in each hole before fitting the bolts. I did this mainly so that the bolts did not protrude too far into the chassis, as it could be pretty catastrophic if they contacted a circuit board or mangled a component. [/quote] I intended to do that ensuring I can get a long enough bolt that fits but I was just thinking the the bolt wouldn't be anything like touching the sides of the rubber feet and i dunno if that would make it a bit unsteady or likely to break. Quote
chris_b Posted November 25, 2013 Posted November 25, 2013 The other thing I did to raise a cab above the handle of the one below was to buy some rubber feet from Maplins. They also work between amps and cabs and you don't have to unscrew anything. Quote
Budbear Posted November 25, 2013 Posted November 25, 2013 [attachment=149193:260-7702_HR_0.jpg][b]Penn-Elcom 9105 Rubber Cabinet Foot 1" Dia. x 0.85" H [/b] I did the same with my Streamliner and used these with great success. The washer is already in there and I had to use a longer screw; an M3 x 16mm did the trick perfectly.[attachment=149194:112550-116613.gif] Quote
andyonbass Posted November 25, 2013 Posted November 25, 2013 I got a laptop cooler similar to this http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=360678388553 from the £shop when I had Barefaced cabs - worked a treat :-) Quote
steviedee Posted November 25, 2013 Author Posted November 25, 2013 [quote name='Budbear' timestamp='1385406845' post='2287928'] [attachment=149193:260-7702_HR_0.jpg][b]Penn-Elcom 9105 Rubber Cabinet Foot 1" Dia. x 0.85" H [/b] I did the same with my Streamliner and used these with great success. The washer is already in there and I had to use a longer screw; an M3 x 16mm did the trick perfectly.[attachment=149194:112550-116613.gif] [/quote] Hi Budbear these look perfect where did you get them? Quote
steviedee Posted November 25, 2013 Author Posted November 25, 2013 The irony being [b]Penn-Elcom[/b] appear to be a UK company but you can't seem to get their products in the UK! Quote
discreet Posted November 25, 2013 Posted November 25, 2013 I thought this was going to be about clown's footwear. More disappointment. Quote
Budbear Posted November 26, 2013 Posted November 26, 2013 [quote name='steviedee' timestamp='1385408417' post='2287961'] Hi Budbear these look perfect where did you get them? [/quote] I got them here: http://www.parts-express.com/penn-elcom-9105-rubber-cabinet-foot-1-dia-x-085-h--260-7702 That's a US seller but they do ship internationally, and the item is so inexpensive and small the cost of shipping might be worth it. They truly are perfect for the task. I have 2 Streamliners and changed the feet on both. Just unscrew the originals and screw in the new ones using the longer screws I mentioned. 16 mm is the proper length. Quote
steviedee Posted November 26, 2013 Author Posted November 26, 2013 [quote name='Budbear' timestamp='1385441915' post='2288304'] I got them here: [url="http://www.parts-express.com/penn-elcom-9105-rubber-cabinet-foot-1-dia-x-085-h--260-7702"]http://www.parts-exp...085-h--260-7702[/url] [/quote] I'll email Penn - Elcom if I don't get anywhere I'll just order from the States Quote
chris_b Posted November 26, 2013 Posted November 26, 2013 Why don't you look at Blue Aran. They do rubber feet. Quote
steviedee Posted November 26, 2013 Author Posted November 26, 2013 Cheers Chris I'll try Blue Aran the Rubber Feet suggested by Budbear are only available in the states. The Penn Elcom where very helpful and suggested another rubber foot but I have my doubts! Quote
steviedee Posted November 26, 2013 Author Posted November 26, 2013 Cheers Chris I'll try Blue Aran the Rubber Feet suggested by Budbear are only available in the states. The Penn Elcom where very helpful and suggested another rubber foot but I have my doubts! Quote
Budbear Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Here's a badly executed photo of the feet I used and it shows the clearance of the Streamliner over the handle of a BF Midget. You could go a bit shorter and still clear the handle. I'd estimate that you could go as short as 15 mm. Measure it yourself and see what you'd be comfortable with. Quote
andyonbass Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 [quote name='Budbear' timestamp='1385520933' post='2289314'] I'd estimate that you could go as short as 15 mm. [/quote] [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tapered-rubber-feet-4-pack-l17aa"]Maplin[/url] do 19mm if you don't mind them tapered Quote
Budbear Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 [quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1385528401' post='2289318'] [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/tapered-rubber-feet-4-pack-l17aa"]Maplin[/url] do 19mm if you don't mind them tapered [/quote] That one is too wide. 43mm. That's the width of a P-bass nut. It's a small amp. I'd try to stay no wider than 25/26mm, to keep close to the original look. [attachment=149314:tapered-rubber-feet-4-pack.jpg] Quote
Phil Starr Posted November 27, 2013 Posted November 27, 2013 Blue Aran do a range of feet of various sizes with washers in them. I'd bolt them on if it is practicable. Quote
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