Rubber feet on the side of a seat?

Karl Paulsen · Post by **Karl Paulsen** » 23 Jul 2015 12:35 pm

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 willâ€¦
-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?

Richard Keller · Post by **Richard Keller** » 23 Jul 2015 1:21 pm

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.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 23 Jul 2015 1:26 pm

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.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 23 Jul 2015 2:38 pm

I always carry mine by the handle on the end.

Karl Paulsen · Post by **Karl Paulsen** » 23 Jul 2015 3:41 pm

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?

Lyle Dent · Post by **Lyle Dent** » 23 Jul 2015 4:04 pm

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!

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 23 Jul 2015 4:48 pm

i say just do it..however you want. then you won't scratch the floor or get your seat dirty.

Edward Rhea · Post by **Edward Rhea** » 23 Jul 2015 4:52 pm

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!

Justin Emmert · Post by **Justin Emmert** » 23 Jul 2015 5:34 pm

My steel seat has them opposite the handle.

Karl Paulsen · Post by **Karl Paulsen** » 23 Jul 2015 5:46 pm

Justin, that's just what I had in mind, though as Edward suggests, I may get them for the sides opposite both handles.

Ronald Sikes · Post by **Ronald Sikes** » 23 Jul 2015 5:51 pm

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.

Richard Keller · Post by **Richard Keller** » 23 Jul 2015 5:54 pm

Karl, I bought the parts for my seat here
http://www.parts-express.com

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 23 Jul 2015 6:56 pm

The first thing I did to my sidekick, was to put rubber feet on the legs. Never thought about rubber feet opposite the handles.

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 23 Jul 2015 7:15 pm

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

Bill L. Wilson · Post by **Bill L. Wilson** » 23 Jul 2015 10:53 pm

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.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 24 Jul 2015 7:50 am

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.

Karl Paulsen · Post by **Karl Paulsen** » 24 Jul 2015 11:09 am

Thanks for the advice folks. I'll look into some t-nuts as well.

Richard Keller wrote:Karl, I bought the parts for my seat here
http://www.parts-express.com

Thanks Richard!

Eric Philippsen · Post by **Eric Philippsen** » 24 Jul 2015 2:33 pm

I have a seat that I bought from Joe and I absolutely love it.

Joe Naylor is tops.

Dan Rollans · Post by **Dan Rollans** » 24 Jul 2015 2:50 pm

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

Bobby D. Jones · Post by **Bobby D. Jones** » 26 Jul 2015 8:33 pm

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.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 26 Jul 2015 10:51 pm

Mine has them. I think Joe Naylor built it.

Lane Gray · Post by **Lane Gray** » 27 Jul 2015 12:41 am

Joe Naylor wrote: Now trust me on this one ------ many do not know what they want until after they get it.

Makes sense. People order what they know they want. Once they have it, the thoughts of "If only it had X..."

Joe Naylor · Post by **Joe Naylor** » 27 Jul 2015 5:45 am

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

Ron Scott · Post by **Ron Scott** » 31 Jul 2015 8:26 am

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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Rubber feet on the side of a seat?

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