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I put the plugs in a vise for a day or two. Most rubbers will take on a thicker diameter after this treatment. Heating while in the vise may help, but I've not had to go that far.
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Could you contact CSMC and ask for fatter plugs?
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I can picture Lou using a micrometer to measure a sample of plugs attempting to find a pair of "bigguns".
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Hi all, thanks for the many great suggestions. All of them are very helpful.
On a lark I e-mailed Galazan. They said they did have problems with plugs being loose on some of their pads. They are going to send me out some replacement plugs.
I appreciate them backing up one of their products.
Again, thanks!!!
Greg
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Just a sidebar - In an effort to lighten the butt on my 21 with the 1.5" Silvers pad I used a dremel tool to remove as much material as I could.
But the most weight came from the plugs themselves. I cut 2/3 of the plug off, filled the space with some lightweight durable packing foam, and replaced the plugs securing them with some common silicone adhesive. I was able to remove an ounce or two and so far so good. I believe old fashioned rubber cement would have worked as well if not a little better.
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Just a sidebar - In an effort to lighten the butt on my 21 with the 1.5" Silvers pad I used a dremel tool to remove as much material as I could.
But the most weight came from the plugs themselves. I cut 2/3 of the plug off, filled the space with some lightweight durable packing foam, and replaced the plugs securing them with some common silicone adhesive. I was able to remove an ounce or two and so far so good. I believe old fashioned rubber cement would have worked as well if not a little better. Great idea, I like it!! Thanks!! Greg
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