Thread: Use of wheg?
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Re: Use of wheg?

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Originally Posted by EricH View Post
I would be highly concerned about field damage. You've got 150 lbf applying to 4-8 points with very small contact area, and a high chance of sharp edges. This would also be known as "spending a lot of quality time with the inspectors" as you show that no, it won't damage the carpet.
I would think thick rubber tips would work, especially if they were feet which pivoted freely and laid flush with the floor. Although that greatly increases complexity. I'm also worried about the stresses on the bars themselves, but that's a different conversation.
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