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

DF · Jul 14, 2023

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...??

Kino · Jul 14, 2023

DF said:
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...

Rick A · Jul 14, 2023

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)

BrianShaw · Jul 14, 2023

Perhaps this?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/556756-REG/Induro_490_343_RBR_4_Replacement_Rubber_Feet.html

Seems like none of the common sources have the RBR-1 feet any more. Measure the bolt on your RBR-1 feet and compare to the bolt on these RBR-2 feet. If the bolt size is same it will work even if the diameter of the rubber is bigger.

250swb · Jul 14, 2023

DF said:
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...??

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

pbromaghin · Jul 14, 2023

Depending on the type of let, you might be able to the diameter of the leg (or take the tripod with) and get a table leg end that size from a hardware store. I did and it works fine. Here's an example:

Everbilt 1 in. Black Rubber Leg Caps for Table, Chair, and Furniture Leg Floor Protection (4-Pack) 49128 - The Home Depot

Visit The Home Depot to buy Black Rubber 1 in. Leg Tips (4-Pack) 49128

www.homedepot.com

The not quite finished result:

DF · Jul 15, 2023

Rick A said:
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)

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...??

DF · Jul 15, 2023

pbromaghin said:
Depending on the type of let, you might be able to the diameter of the leg (or take the tripod with) and get a table leg end that size from a hardware store. I did and it works fine. Here's an example:

Everbilt 1 in. Black Rubber Leg Caps for Table, Chair, and Furniture Leg Floor Protection (4-Pack) 49128 - The Home Depot

Visit The Home Depot to buy Black Rubber 1 in. Leg Tips (4-Pack) 49128

www.homedepot.com

The not quite finished result:

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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!!

DF · Jul 15, 2023

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

Actually, there's the same C113 on E-Bay going for $89. But I'd prefer the rubber leg cap approach by pbromaghin

grain elevator · Jul 15, 2023

DF said:
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...??

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.

BobUK · Jul 15, 2023

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.

DF · Jul 17, 2023

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

Wouldn't you know it - because I "expressed-an-interest" in the tripod, they'll bring it down to $50!!

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

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