Rubber Feet for Cutting Board

[manfre]

I built a few cutting boards, but I haven't been able to find a good source for rubber feet. I'm looking for the screw on kind because everything I've read says the adhesive ones fall off too easily. Anyone know a source?

 

[Hmerkle]

I will keep looking - but this is my suggestion (could only find an EBAY reference...)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/360765376008?lpid=82

 

[mkepke]

Your local big-box store should have plenty of variety.

That's where I got the rubber-ish screw-on feet for one of my projects.

-Mark

 

[manfre]

McMaster-Carr has some rubber bumpers, but the choice in non-marring is very limited. I'm tempted to buy the recessed adhesive backed ones and just punch/drill a screw hole. The temperature range of 65F - 150F is a bit worrisome though. I'm assuming below 65F means it'll be more prone to drying and cracking.

 

[Hmerkle]

here is a link to minor rubber http://products.minorrubber.com/category/bumpers-tips-and-appliance-feet

I don't know how quickly you are looking for them - if they won't sell them to you directly let me know...

 

[RobS.]

I've found them at the local hardware store as well as big box stores. I've used both the press on kind and the screw on kind. I've never had any problem with the stick on type falling off.

 

[Mark Gottesman]

Maybe David at Boardsmith can point you in the right direction.

 

[Mike Davis]

Look at 'B' here. add your screw and washer.

http://www.leevalley.com/us/hardware/page.aspx?p=62154&cat=3,40993,41285&ap=1

I bought a bag full of the small black rubber ones and they work fine for boxes and small cabinets, but I think these will be better for cutting boards.

 

[bwat]

Lee Valley offers both the clear version Mike lists as well as a brown harder version.

 

[merrill77]

So, out of curiosity, what is the purpose of putting feet on a cutting board? I haven't noticed our boards sliding around on the counter. And we can use both sides of our boards.

 

[manfre]

So, out of curiosity, what is the purpose of putting feet on a cutting board? I haven't noticed our boards sliding around on the counter. And we can use both sides of our boards.

Although the board is flat, the countertop is not necessarily (mine is not). The rubber feet help prevent any rocking, make it easier to pick up, and help prevent it from warping due to a little bit of airflow under it.

 

[Bugle]

These are non-marring. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Shepherd-7-8-in-Rubber-Screw-Bumpers-4-Pack-9131/100148565#.Unk8LPkqiSo

The feet constantly came off a Corian type cutting board that we have. I used the adhesive backed bumpers and glued them on with epoxy. They have lasted longer than anything else I've tried.

 

[merrill77]

Although the board is flat, the countertop is not necessarily (mine is not). The rubber feet help prevent any rocking, make it easier to pick up, and help prevent it from warping due to a little bit of airflow under it.

Hmmm...I wonder if it will still rock with 4 feet? I guess that depends on the nature of the irregularity.

I've never considered (or seen) a triangular cutting board, but since 3 points define a plane....Naaah, a triangular cutting board would be strange.

 

[manfre]

Hmmm...I wonder if it will still rock with 4 feet? I guess that depends on the nature of the irregularity.

I've never considered (or seen) a triangular cutting board, but since 3 points define a plane....Naaah, a triangular cutting board would be strange.

Rubber feet squish more than end grain hard maple and only require 4 points to be on the same plane, instead of the entire bottom surface of the cutting board and the surface it sits on. For those of us with an old "builder grade" kitchen, rubber feet will make a difference. Depending on where I place it on my counter, I'm able to easily spin the cutting board you helped me plane.

 

[Mike Davis]

In that case the softer feet may work better.

 

[Canuck]

Have purchased screw on rubber feet from out local ACE hardware store. Pretty pliable white rubber that worked well on the end grain boards I did.

Wayne

 

[ScottM]

Thinking out loud but could you go with wooden pads? Just made of a softer wood then the cutting board.

 

[Bas]

I use this kind of self adhesive bumpers:

I've never had one fall off in 5+ years, and I use/ wash my end grain cutting board almost daily. I've given away dozens and nobody has ever reported a bumper becoming unglued. I know, multiple anecdotes don't make reliable data, but don't believe everything you read on the Internet.

After applying the oil/ wax finish, I take a paper towel, dab a little mineral spirits on the area where the bumper needs to go, and remove any finish that's on the surface. Dry with the other side of the paper towel and stick on the bumper.

The main reason I stay away from screw-in feet is because you're screwing into end grain. Eventually, those will come out. Epoxying on feet will certainly work, but it also means they can never be removed without damaging the board. My guess is that the wood will last longer than the rubber, so it would be nice if they could be replaced at some point.

 

[mkepke]

Although the board is flat, the countertop is not necessarily (mine is not). The rubber feet help prevent any rocking, make it easier to pick up, and help prevent it from warping due to a little bit of airflow under it.

Thinking outside the box...

Get a sheet of food-grade silicone, e.g. a silicone pot-holder. Cut out four discs, say 1-2" in diameter. Set, but do not permanently affix these discs in the corners of the board. Tada..removable, hygenic feet that allow you to use both sides of the cutting board and solve your rocking problem.

I'm calling this..err.."BoardStop"

-Mark

 

[Woodman2k]

Silicone shower door bumpers from Ace hardware installed with stainless steel screws and flat washers. With a properly sized hole I have never had one foot come loose on 200+ boards. If something is out of wack you can vary the depth you drive the screw and therefore get the feet even and get the rock out of the board on your counter. The flat washer compresses the silicone feet.They work great and the assortment from Lee Valley work pretty good also.