ninjageezer Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 I use my heq5 on block paving mainly and the rubber feet have got torn to shreds, I now use something on the blocks to prevent damage again so quick ,can you get replacements for these or anything similar ? also how on earth do they come off ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 I've had replacement rubber feet for photo tripods, not sure about the SW 1.75" steel tubed ones though, never seen any. You could just get a set of the vibration suppression pads and stick it on those. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budgie1 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 I don't know if you can get replacements, but they are glued to the lower leg tube. I know this because one of mine has come loose and I have to make sure I don't leave it stuck in the law when I pack up for the night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teoria_del_big_bang Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) If you cannot get any they are probably something I could 3D print fairly easily. However I would need to know what the end is like that glues onto the tubing. I assume as @Budgie1 says there is just a 1.75" depression that then slides over the tripos leg and is glued in place. I probably could try and print in some semi-flexible material but would have to buy that in or could print in hard plastic but that may tend to slide a bit on a patio or similar to up to you. Let me know if you cannot get any and want to give it a go EDIT: Having looked at them and thought about it I would not trust 3D printed flexible feet with expensive astro gear on top. Whilst I do not think they will fail to begin with the sharp end of the tubes could eat into the plastic over time and eventually they would break. Yes I could print some that would look the part but I would not want to be responsible for one breaking and maybe causing an accident. I think the proper ones have a metal insert inside them to prevent this happening. Steve Edited May 30 by teoria_del_big_bang 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjageezer Posted May 30 Author Share Posted May 30 Ok ive just had a proper look and hey are just slip on rubber tips .i will have a look to see if i can find any small walking stick type rubber ends for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomatobro Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Telescope Express list replacements but they are not cheap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teoria_del_big_bang Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Skywatcher spare part foot with rubber cover for stainless steel tripod Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carastro Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Thanks Steve, duly filed away in case I ever need some new ones. Mine are partly worn but generally I use pads underneath mine at camp and the rest of the time the mount is on a pier so hopefully will last. Carole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjageezer Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 These fit very sung onto the bottom of the tips a lot thicker than the original ones as well . stop the metal damaging floors and carpets indoors. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07M82HQCB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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