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Philco cabinet feet - component parts
#1

Hello Gang,

I just wanted to share a few pics I took during my 37-60 cabinet refurbishing. 

I took apart one of the feet and saw that it looks like it was originally built in three parts: 

Part 1: A blackened brass snap fastener seat part, size 1/2” marked “Mattatuck Waterbury”
Part 2: A common rug tack, or flat head tack
Part 3: A brown felt disc, roughly 7/16” in diameter 

Now, it just so happens that I know Mattatuck brass fasteners were one of many US Government contract suppliers of material for the military during WW1 (and afterwards). 

I wonder if Philco bought up these surplus fastener parts 10-20 years later for use as cabinet feet?

In any case, it struck me as an interesting tid bit to share on Veterans Day. 

Thanks to all of you who served. 

Michael (mbhdesign)


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Michael Hennessey
#2

Interesting, thanks for that information. If you are looking for some replacements I know Steve Davis was thinking about making some available. You can check with him.
#3

Hi Bob,

Yes, Steve Davis’ brass lathe turned feet are very impressive. It’s interesting too that the original foot shown on his website seems more straight sided, cylindrical, and substantial than the types I have on my 37-60 and 38-12.

I’m going to see if I can replicate these feet using similar parts to the ones I disassembled.

mbhdesign
Michael Hennessey
#4

Hello mbhdesign ,
Very intresting and that would be great to see your results ! Bob
I read that post of Steve's that they look good .

Sincerely Richard




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