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Post #1 · Posted at 2014-01-22 07:17:47am 11.4 years ago

Offline Peter Lawrence
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Last updated: 2014-01-22 07:46am
I recently purchased a DDR machine with 1 pad.

Two of the feet on the pad have rusted off, this means that there is a large amount of vibration while I try to play. I've tried removing the remaining feet by unscrewing them, but they don't come off. Is there an easier way to remove them rather than to saw them off?

I've already removed the wheels which was the easy part.

Post #2 · Posted at 2014-01-22 11:11:45am 11.4 years ago

Offline tj28
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but they don't come off.

They should...

I would avoid sawing the legs off if possible, and playing without legs is probably not the best idea.

There's no way you can make a ghetto solution to avoid balance/vibration issues?

Post #3 · Posted at 2014-01-22 11:19:41am 11.4 years ago

Offline KcLKcL
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Yeah, I'd just recommend to use something like Rubber to minimize the vibration.
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Post #4 · Posted at 2014-01-22 11:26:16am 11.4 years ago

Offline Peter Lawrence
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The pad is currently stable, but it still vibrates quite a bit and it's noisy when I step.

Are you sure that they will come off if I keep unscrewing them? When I try, it gets to a point where it doesn't go any further even when I put all my weight on it.

Post #5 · Posted at 2014-01-22 01:22:13pm 11.4 years ago

Offline silenttype01
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From what you're saying, it sounds like the threads are torn. The previous person that performed maintenance on the machine probably inserted the screw diagonally and forced it in.

Grab something to give grip and try unscrewing it. Maybe pouring some lube into it can help? It'd be kind of hard to pour it upward though.

Personally, I'd walk into a hardware store and explain the situation to someone to see if they have any advice.

Don't saw off the legs. That's more trouble in the long run, be it transporting the machine or selling it.

Post #6 · Posted at 2014-01-22 03:25:33pm 11.4 years ago

Offline Peter Lawrence
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Thanks, now that I know it's meant to come off, I'm no longer afraid to force it. I also did what Silenttype said, I used some lube to make it easier to undo.

Thanks guys.
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