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Joel Black-2

Make the Feet "Stickier"

How would I go about making the feet on the K3 "stickier?" I don't want
them *stuck* to the shelf my radio sits on, but if I bump it or try to
plug something in, I chase it around the shelf. Is there something I
can use to make it just a tad stickier?

Thanks,
Joel - W4JBB
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stan levandowski

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

Line your shelves with that stuff they sell to keep carpets from sliding
around. Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. Very thin, cuts with a scissor, has a
waffle design. Works for me.
Stan WB2LQF

On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:14 PM, Joel Black wrote:

> How would I go about making the feet on the K3 "stickier?" I don't
> want them *stuck* to the shelf my radio sits on, but if I bump it or
> try to plug something in, I chase it around the shelf. Is there
> something I can use to make it just a tad stickier?
>
> Thanks,
> Joel - W4JBB
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Rose

Make the Feet "Stickier"

WalMart and other similiar stores sell the soft, "no slip" stuff in
rolls for use in lining shelves and drawers. You'll find it in several
colors in WalMart's kitchen section.

73!

Rose - N7HKW
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Line your shelves with that stuff they sell to keep carpets from sliding
around. Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. Very thin, cuts with a scissor, has
a waffle design. Works for me.
Stan WB2LQF

On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:14 PM, Joel Black wrote:

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

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Just a TAD stickier -- clean the feet, they probably have accumulated
some dust and that makes them slippery.
If you need more than a "tad", look at some of the anti-slide shelf
lining that is used in RVs.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/13/2012 8:14 PM, Joel Black wrote:
> How would I go about making the feet on the K3 "stickier?" I don't want
> them *stuck* to the shelf my radio sits on, but if I bump it or try to
> plug something in, I chase it around the shelf. Is there something I
> can use to make it just a tad stickier?
>
> Thanks,
> Joel - W4JBB
>
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Rick Tavan N6XI

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

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I've had no problem with the K3 feet on my shelves but those shelves may
have different surface stickiness than yours. When I have problems with
other devices moving around (mainly paddles), I put rubber kitchen cabinet
shelf liner under them. It's very soft and doesn't slip.

/Rick

On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 5:14 PM, Joel Black <[hidden email]> wrote:

> How would I go about making the feet on the K3 "stickier?" I don't want
> them *stuck* to the shelf my radio sits on, but if I bump it or try to
> plug something in, I chase it around the shelf. Is there something I
> can use to make it just a tad stickier?
>
> Thanks,
> Joel - W4JBB
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Andrew Moore-3

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

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Double what Don said. I find the sticky factor wears off over time, and the
solution is to simply take a (slightly) damp cloth and wipe down the feet
and the shelf they sit on.

--Andrew, NV1B
..

On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:32 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Just a TAD stickier -- clean the feet, they probably have accumulated
> some dust and that makes them slippery.
> If you need more than a "tad", look at some of the anti-slide shelf
> lining that is used in RVs.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 3/13/2012 8:14 PM, Joel Black wrote:
> > How would I go about making the feet on the K3 "stickier?" I don't want
> > them *stuck* to the shelf my radio sits on, but if I bump it or try to
> > plug something in, I chase it around the shelf. Is there something I
> > can use to make it just a tad stickier?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Joel - W4JBB
>

Bob K6UJ

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

In reply to this post by stan levandowski

I used that stuff to keep my key from sliding so easily on the desktop.
Cut little circles out of the stuff and glued them under each foot pad with a tiny dab of rubber cement
so I could peel them off later if needed. Works pretty well, they key stays put a lot better.

Bob
K6UJ

On Mar 13, 2012, at 5:22 PM, stan levandowski wrote:

> Line your shelves with that stuff they sell to keep carpets from sliding
> around. Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. Very thin, cuts with a scissor, has a
> waffle design. Works for me.
> Stan WB2LQF
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 8:14 PM, Joel Black wrote:
>
>> How would I go about making the feet on the K3 "stickier?" I don't
>> want them *stuck* to the shelf my radio sits on, but if I bump it or
>> try to plug something in, I chase it around the shelf. Is there
>> something I can use to make it just a tad stickier?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Joel - W4JBB
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Blair Bates

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

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I've used a drop of Coca-Cola on each equipment foot.

73 de k3yd
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Rick Prather-2

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

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Fun Tack!

A little dab under each foot and it's not going anywhere but it can easily be cleaned off.

I use when I had my P3 on top of my K3, worked like a champ and everything cleaned nicely when I moved it.

Also keeps all those DXCC framed certificates from tilting around on your wall..

http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-1087306-2-Ounce-Fun-Tak-Mounting/dp/B001F57ZPW

Rick
K6LE

On 3/13/2012, at 5:14 , Joel Black <[hidden email]> wrote:

> How would I go about making the feet on the K3 "stickier?" I don't want
> them *stuck* to the shelf my radio sits on, but if I bump it or try to
> plug something in, I chase it around the shelf. Is there something I
> can use to make it just a tad stickier?
>
> Thanks,
> Joel - W4JBB
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KU7Y

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

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Back in the "old" days, I used to use rubber cement to glue the bug to the
table!

Worked great.

Now, with my paddles, I just use that shelf liner stuff. Works great too.

OK, back in my hole,

Ron, KU7Y
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Hisashi T Fujinaka

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

On Tue, 13 Mar 2012, KU7Y wrote:

> Back in the "old" days, I used to use rubber cement to glue the bug to the
> table!
>
> Worked great.
>
> Now, with my paddles, I just use that shelf liner stuff. Works great too.

I clean things with alcohol solvent. Since I don't trust some of the
denaturing that they put in the stuff at the hardware store, and because
methanol will melt some plastics, and because they put oil in some
rubbing alcohols, I use Everclear. It's not legal in ever state,
however.

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

For those uninformed, Everclear is an alcoholic product. 190 proof or
95% pure grain alcohol.
In other words, Legalized Moonshine here in North Carolina.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/14/2012 1:53 AM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:

> On Tue, 13 Mar 2012, KU7Y wrote:
>
>> Back in the "old" days, I used to use rubber cement to glue the bug to the
>> table!
>>
>> Worked great.
>>
>> Now, with my paddles, I just use that shelf liner stuff. Works great too.
> I clean things with alcohol solvent. Since I don't trust some of the
> denaturing that they put in the stuff at the hardware store, and because
> methanol will melt some plastics, and because they put oil in some
> rubbing alcohols, I use Everclear. It's not legal in ever state,
> however.
>

Joel Black-2

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

Yep, but do I drink it and not care that the radio is crooked or put it
on the feet? Just kidding. :) Thanks for all the suggestions. I've
used the rubber mat in my toolbox. I just never thought of it for my radio.

73,
Joel - W4JBB

On 3/14/2012 2:16 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> For those uninformed, Everclear is an alcoholic product. 190 proof or
> 95% pure grain alcohol.
> In other words, Legalized Moonshine here in North Carolina.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 3/14/2012 1:53 AM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote:
>> On Tue, 13 Mar 2012, KU7Y wrote:
>>
>>> Back in the "old" days, I used to use rubber cement to glue the bug to the
>>> table!
>>>
>>> Worked great.
>>>
>>> Now, with my paddles, I just use that shelf liner stuff. Works great too.
>> I clean things with alcohol solvent. Since I don't trust some of the
>> denaturing that they put in the stuff at the hardware store, and because
>> methanol will melt some plastics, and because they put oil in some
>> rubbing alcohols, I use Everclear. It's not legal in ever state,
>> however.
>

Terry Schieler

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

In reply to this post by Blair Bates

Great idea, Blair. However, I find marguerita mix stickier and more easily accessible. It's all over my operating desk.

73,

Terry, W0FM

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From: Blair Bates [mailto:[hidden email]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 10:52 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Make the Feet "Stickier"

I've used a drop of Coca-Cola on each equipment foot.

73 de k3yd

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Barry

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

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Blair Bates wrote

I've used a drop of Coca-Cola on each equipment foot.

73 de k3yd

Diet or Regular? Caffeine?

I've used a small square of double sided tape under each foot.

Fred Townsend

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

Blair Bates wrote
>
> I've used a drop of Coca-Cola on each equipment foot.
>
> 73 de k3yd
>
Diet or Regular? Caffeine?

NOT Zero

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Dave New, N8SBE

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

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Joel,

Amazing that no one has yet pointed out the obvious solution -- get a
heavier radio.

The K3 is just too darn light -- you need a MAN'S radio, one of those
YaeComWood 50-pounders.

I bet then it won't slide, no matter what you are trying to plug into
it.

(Said firmly with tongue in cheek, in case anyone's blood pressure is
rising).

73,

-- Dave, N8SBE

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [Elecraft] Make the Feet "Stickier"
> From: Joel Black <[hidden email]>
> Date: Tue, March 13, 2012 8:14 pm
> To: [hidden email], elecraft <[hidden email]>
>
>
> How would I go about making the feet on the K3 "stickier?" I don't want
> them *stuck* to the shelf my radio sits on, but if I bump it or try to
> plug something in, I chase it around the shelf. Is there something I
> can use to make it just a tad stickier?
>
> Thanks,
> Joel - W4JBB
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gm3sek

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
>
>The K3 is just too darn light -- you need a MAN'S radio, one of those
>YaeComWood 50-pounders.
>

Coming soon, specially crafted for all those stay-at-home K3s:
replacement top and bottom covers made from Depleted Uranium.

Order code KDU3

[Insert user-configurable "radioactivity" joke here.]

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73 from Ian GM3SEK
http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek
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Dave New, N8SBE

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

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"Real radios glow in the dark?"

Sorry, couldn't resist.

73,

-- Dave, N8SBE

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Make the Feet "Stickier"
> From: Ian White GM3SEK <[hidden email]>
> Date: Wed, March 14, 2012 3:02 pm
> To: [hidden email]
>
>
> Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
> >
> >The K3 is just too darn light -- you need a MAN'S radio, one of those
> >YaeComWood 50-pounders.
> >
>
> Coming soon, specially crafted for all those stay-at-home K3s:
> replacement top and bottom covers made from Depleted Uranium.
>
> Order code KDU3
>
> [Insert user-configurable "radioactivity" joke here.]
>
>
> --
>
> 73 from Ian GM3SEK
> http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek
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Fred Townsend

Re: Make the Feet "Stickier"

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Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
>
>The K3 is just too darn light -- you need a MAN'S radio, one of those
>YaeComWood 50-pounders.
>
How about a SuperPro and a BC610

Coming soon, specially crafted for all those stay-at-home K3s:
replacement top and bottom covers made from Depleted Uranium.

Correction:
Order code KDU238

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