Title: Replacement for Sound Box feet?
Post by: g_c_p on December 01, 2021, 04:50:43 PM
Post by: g_c_p on December 01, 2021, 04:50:43 PM
So I have a Sound Box (N4004A if it makes a difference) that was in storage in un-conditioned space in Texas for a number of years. The feet have melted into something resembling tar.
What is the most suitable replacement for them? I am not sure what the originals may have looked like.
Also, any tips for cleaning off the old remaining goo?
thanks in advance!
What is the most suitable replacement for them? I am not sure what the originals may have looked like.
Also, any tips for cleaning off the old remaining goo?
thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Replacement for Sound Box feet?
Post by: Scutboy on December 02, 2021, 08:15:30 AM
Post by: Scutboy on December 02, 2021, 08:15:30 AM
Isopropyl alcohol should do the trick to remove the goo.
Title: Re: Replacement for Sound Box feet?
Post by: g_c_p on December 02, 2021, 06:10:07 PM
Post by: g_c_p on December 02, 2021, 06:10:07 PM
Thanks for the reply - I'll give that a shot first.
Any photos of the underside of a sound box in good condition anyone can share or point me to?
thanks!
Any photos of the underside of a sound box in good condition anyone can share or point me to?
thanks!
Title: Re: Replacement for Sound Box feet?
Post by: tomaz on December 04, 2021, 02:02:39 PM
Post by: tomaz on December 04, 2021, 02:02:39 PM
Title: Re: Replacement for Sound Box feet?
Post by: tomaz on December 04, 2021, 02:10:33 PM
Post by: tomaz on December 04, 2021, 02:10:33 PM
I have the same problem with the feet on a PLI SuperFloppy drive. I measured the diameter of the feet at 10.5mm. I bought some online that turned out to be 9.5mm and were obviously too small so I've now ordered some 11m ones. I can't find any listed as being 10.5mm. I've seen some listed as being 10mm but not available, if anyone knows a good source of correct feet, I'd be grateful for a reference to their source.
Title: Re: Replacement for Sound Box feet?
Post by: g_c_p on December 05, 2021, 07:22:19 AM
Post by: g_c_p on December 05, 2021, 07:22:19 AM
Thanks for the photo! From that angle it looks like the same material as the feet on the slab itself? Weird that my slab's feet appear to be in perfect condition while the soundbox is dripping, sticky goo. I'll keep my eyes out for a decent looking replacement.
Title: Re: Replacement for Sound Box feet?
Post by: Nitro on April 09, 2025, 10:50:23 PM
Post by: Nitro on April 09, 2025, 10:50:23 PM
These rubber pads appear to be the same width and height as the originals, however they are 3/16" thick and the originals are about 1/16" thick. I have not tried these but thought I would mention them as something to consider for a replacement. They appear to have a good quality 3M adhesive tape.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334249089376 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/334249089376)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334249089376 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/334249089376)
Title: Re: Replacement for Sound Box feet?
Post by: luVWagn on June 23, 2025, 11:08:02 AM
Post by: luVWagn on June 23, 2025, 11:08:02 AM
do the feet have to come off to take the soundbox apart? i'm thinking yes, in which case I'll be ordering feet too, since i've ordered a new front to replace my scratched-to-shit one...
Title: Re: Replacement for Sound Box feet?
Post by: Nitro on June 23, 2025, 12:14:48 PM
Post by: Nitro on June 23, 2025, 12:14:48 PM
Quote from: luVWagn on June 23, 2025, 11:08:02 AMdo the feet have to come off to take the soundbox apart? i'm thinking yes, in which case I'll be ordering feet too, since i've ordered a new front to replace my scratched-to-shit one...
The front two feet need to be removed to access the faceplate mounting screws.