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Topic: Rubber feet on the side of a seat? |
Karl Paulsen
From:
Chicago
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 12:35 pm |
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My Steeler's Choice Sidekick just arrived. It's really great and seems to be very well built but one issue immediately seemed apparent. When carrying it in one hand setting it down means putting the backside on the ground which will…
-Put pressure on one of the side compartment latches
-Put the rear of the seat padding in whatever grime happens to be on the stage.
-Very likely scratch up whatever surface is placed on, especially where the latch lands. Not a big deal for a stage, but when your home has wood floors it's an issue.
I was wondering if anyone has put rubber feet on the backside of their chair? The same kind that amplifiers have. Seems like a very simple solution that would render all of the issues above moot.
My questions about this are:
1) Is it a good idea?
2) Anyone done this already?
3) If I do this, should I drill 4 new holes or just screw out 4 of the corner bumper screws and install the feet there? |
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Richard Keller
From:
Deer Creek, Illinois, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 1:21 pm
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| I built my own steel seat and I put rubber feet on the side so when I set it down it wouldn't leave marks on it. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 1:26 pm
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| I had a seat and put rubber feet on one end and on the back both. Either way I set it down it was on rubber feet. The feet on the back were longer so it wouldn't sit on a catch. |
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 2:38 pm
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I always carry mine by the handle on the end.
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Karl Paulsen
From:
Chicago
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 3:41 pm
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Good to know. Even if I use the end handle, I will still be setting the end down with fabric and a metal hinge hitting the floor.
Jack and Richard,
Where did you get the feet that you used? |
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Lyle Dent
From:
Little Rock ,Arkansas
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 4:04 pm
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Karl:
Everyone has his or her on taste. I hate rubber feet so the chair moves easily back to allow for instrument changes. Just look where you put it down. You have to anyway to fold and unfold the legs. Get one for the road and one for home!
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 4:48 pm
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| i say just do it..however you want. then you won't scratch the floor or get your seat dirty. |
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Edward Rhea
From:
Medford Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 4:52 pm
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I have the same seat...and wood floors. Their are two handles on the Sidekick, allowing you to carry it vertically and horizontally. The legs have a glider type plug on the legs(like a lot of pac a seats I've seen).
I hadn't thought of rubber feet, but I'm sure the wife would appreciate if I were to not risk scratching the wood floors. It's a great idea! How about applying them on opposite side of the handles? Then your least likely to set the seat down on the protective metal trim, there bye protecting your floor & seat fabric, no matter which handle you use.
Good luck Karl! |
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Justin Emmert
From:
Greensboro, NC
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 5:34 pm
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My steel seat has them opposite the handle.
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Karl Paulsen
From:
Chicago
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 5:46 pm
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| Justin, that's just what I had in mind, though as Edward suggests, I may get them for the sides opposite both handles. |
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Ronald Sikes
From:
Corsicana, Tx
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 5:51 pm
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My seat has a D2f cover that Tom used to make. I wish he still made them. Very nice custom fit. Made to fit my Steelers Choice Sidekick. Not only protects my seat but also anything it comes in contact with.
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Richard Keller
From:
Deer Creek, Illinois, USA
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 6:56 pm
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The first thing I did to my sidekick, was to put rubber feet on the legs. Never thought about rubber feet opposite the handles.
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Carter D10 8p/8k, Dekley S10 3p/4k C6 setup,Regal RD40 Dobro, Recording King Professional Dobro, NV400, NV112,Ibanez Gio guitar, Epiphone SG Special (open D slide guitar) . Playing for 55 years and still counting. |
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 7:15 pm thanks Justin
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I can make them any way you want with rubber feet where ever and add handles. I have a "standard" but will do what ever a customer wants - some buy 2 handles and if there is a handle on one side or end it only makes since to put rubber feet on the opposite side.
Just let me know what you want when you order. I try my best to make what my customers want. That is why I have so many models and options. Someone ask so I tried to build what they want.
Now trust me on this one ------ many do not know what they want until after they get it.
My 2 cents worth
Thank you to my customers that come up with all these ideas.
Joe Naylor
www.steeelseat.com
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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Bill L. Wilson
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 23 Jul 2015 10:53 pm I Like Rubber Feet.
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| I put rubber feet on the back side of my Sho-Bud seat and attached them with allen head screws and T-Nuts inside the case. A friend gave me the 1" tall feet, and I bought the screws and T-Nuts at Ace Hardwr. Keeps the back side and my leather seat off the floor. Also, bought feet, screws, and T-Nuts for my small flight case type pedal board. |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 24 Jul 2015 7:50 am
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| Agree with Bill W.......especially the "T-nuts". There is little downside to adding the protective feet. Just make sure that any screw ends do not protrude into the seat interior where they might scratch any items you place in it. |
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Karl Paulsen
From:
Chicago
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Posted 24 Jul 2015 11:09 am
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Thanks for the advice folks. I'll look into some t-nuts as well.
Thanks Richard! |
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Eric Philippsen
From:
Central Florida USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2015 2:33 pm
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I have a seat that I bought from Joe and I absolutely love it.
Joe Naylor is tops.
Last edited by Eric Philippsen on 27 Jul 2015 3:27 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Dan Rollans
From:
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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Posted 24 Jul 2015 2:50 pm
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| My good buddy and friend Joe Naylor is tops in my book also. But, I build the Steelers Choice seats. Haha, thanks fellas. Dan Rollans |
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Bobby D. Jones
From:
West Virginia, USA
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Posted 26 Jul 2015 8:33 pm Rubber feet on the side of a seat
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| I have a Troyer Seat built by Rick Troyers father. It has a set of aluminum hinges for the back rest and it has 2 rubber feet on the hinges and 2 on the back of the seat, (When sitting up at the steel) they work great and keeps the hinges form messing up hardwood floors. |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Lane Gray
From:
Topeka, KS
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Posted 27 Jul 2015 12:41 am Re: thanks Justin
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| Joe Naylor wrote: |
Now trust me on this one ------ many do not know what they want until after they get it.
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Makes sense. People order what they know they want. Once they have it, the thoughts of "If only it had X..."
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 27 Jul 2015 5:45 am Thanks
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Yes bOb that is a steelseat I build -
Dan I had to smile but we both know that happens often.
Just shipped one with 2 handles and feet on 2 sides -
Joe Naylor
steelesat.com
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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Ron Scott
From:
Michigan
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Posted 31 Jul 2015 8:26 am
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I have rubber feet on the legs of my seat because I have hardwood floor and it keeps it from scratching it. Works great until I tear the seat down and fold the legs up, then I have to take them off until I get were I am going or leave the out.
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