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Luton Bowman PW201

 
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:44 pm    Post subject: Luton Bowman PW201 Reply with quote
the metal feet  what are they called any one know where I can get replacements from thanks  


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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
They use felt feet.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nick wrote:
They use felt feet.


But where do you get the replacement rivets that hold the felt feet on??
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Les wrote:
Nick wrote:
They use felt feet.


But where do you get the replacement rivets that ho;d the felt feet on??

At the hardware store.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nick wrote:
Les wrote:
Nick wrote:
They use felt feet.


But where do you get the replacement rivets that hold the felt feet on??

At the hardware store.


But what is the technical name for them??
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Les wrote:
Nick wrote:
Les wrote:
Nick wrote:
They use felt feet.


But where do you get the replacement rivets that hold the felt feet on??

At the hardware store.


But what is the technical name for them??

Don't know off hand.

Tubular rivets are similar but the head is flat.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
a better pic if any one can tell me what they are called


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PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rivet Solid Cup Head or Dome Head, perhaps?

http://www.fastfixdirect.co.uk/co...asteners&MainCategoryID=55902
(Nr 4 in the list)
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They would be either 'hollow' or 'tubular' rivets.
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