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Rubber Knob End At Bottom Of Tripod Leg Fell Off - Do I Have To Purchase An Entire New Leg...??

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Also what came off and got lost, was what resembles a tiny metal washer where the rubber bottom screws into. I purchased my Induro C113 from Calumet in 2008.
'Called toll-free and some guy said it can't be replaced but I'm sure there are current models similar but I wouldn't want to pay for an entire leg.
I was able fit a cork top from a tequila bottle in its place temporarily while trying to devise other home remedies, but of course the carbon fiber could crack if not properly supported...??
 

Picture's worth a thousand words...
 
Are you referring to the rubber foot, or the socket the foot screws into on the bottom of the leg. Or did the rubber pad come away from the bolt portion of the foot. If it's the socket itself, I think you're out of luck. If it's the foot or a part of the foot it's replaceable, or at least it is on my AT313 (same as a CT 313)
 
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I imagine you've contacted the manufacturer for a replacement. But if they are being slow to respond it shouldn't' be difficult to just get a bolt to replace the foot as a temporary measure
 

I'm referring to both the rubber foot & the socket (washer as I called it) came off together - rubber foot screwed into the socket.
'Come to think of it, that little socket is a rather strange apparatus. I'm now wondering if the remaining two are crazy-glued to the carbon fiber or just how they have remained attached for all these years of use...??
 
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Yes - I will now look for a rubber leg cap, hopefully somewhere is one that'll fit. Thanks for the idea!!
 
250swb said:
I imagine you've contacted the manufacturer for a replacement. But if they are being slow to respond it shouldn't' be difficult to just get a bolt to replace the foot as a temporary measure
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Actually, there's the same C113 on E-Bay going for $89. But I'd prefer the rubber leg cap approach by pbromaghin
 
So this socket was threaded, yes? You could epoxy a nut with the right threading into the tube. Screw-in rubber feet and spikes for many tripods are available, you just need to find the right threading that fits your tripod.
 
How about using the rubber feet that are sold to go on the end of walking sticks?
They are supplied in all sorts of sizes and shapes.
Just buy three matching, fitting ones and replace all three feet on the tripod.
 
Wouldn't you know it
DF said:
Actually, there's the same C113 on E-Bay going for $89. But I'd prefer the rubber leg cap approach by pbromaghin
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Wouldn't you know it - because I "expressed-an-interest" in the tripod, they'll bring it down to $50!!
 
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