Reef Runner
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Just got my new White's "TRX" pin pointer. Nothing wrong with the old faithful Garrett Pro-Pointer, but I just wanted to try something new, and this would give me a back-up, just in case one of them ever fails. So, being new and unscathed, I felt this would be the perfect time to do something about protecting the tip, on the new pointer.
First, I went to Lowes, where I found some rubber chair leg tips, that actually fit the TRX perfectly. If you'd like to give these a try, get the ones specified for a 3/4" chair leg. They come in a package of four (4), cost less than $2, and the length (or height) of each tip is approximately 1 1/4", which makes for a perfect tip protector, on the TRX. To install, place a nice dab of silicone on the very tip of the TRX, then slide on one of the chair leg tips. You may want to hold the TRX with both hands and push straight down against the floor, to make sure you get the tip all the way on (wipe off any excess silicone with a damp rag). Once in place, it's not going anywhere, and it may be just fine, without any silicone at all (?).
Optional - At my store, these chair leg tips only come in black, but with a little time on my hands, and a partial can of yellow spray paint, I improvised. I taped mine, and spray painted after installing, but would probably paint them prior to installation, if I were to do it again. Of course, there's nothing wrong with black, so colors are completely optional.
First, I went to Lowes, where I found some rubber chair leg tips, that actually fit the TRX perfectly. If you'd like to give these a try, get the ones specified for a 3/4" chair leg. They come in a package of four (4), cost less than $2, and the length (or height) of each tip is approximately 1 1/4", which makes for a perfect tip protector, on the TRX. To install, place a nice dab of silicone on the very tip of the TRX, then slide on one of the chair leg tips. You may want to hold the TRX with both hands and push straight down against the floor, to make sure you get the tip all the way on (wipe off any excess silicone with a damp rag). Once in place, it's not going anywhere, and it may be just fine, without any silicone at all (?).
Optional - At my store, these chair leg tips only come in black, but with a little time on my hands, and a partial can of yellow spray paint, I improvised. I taped mine, and spray painted after installing, but would probably paint them prior to installation, if I were to do it again. Of course, there's nothing wrong with black, so colors are completely optional.
