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<p>[QUOTE="MLR83, post: 1397143, member: 13274"]Hello - my first post here. I recenty bought some Victorian dining chairs which happily turned out to be Lamb Manchesters, so I'm keen to look after them. But the castors are in a terrible state - several are already scratching my floor, while one is collapsed & dragging. All but one seem to old rubber ones (possibly original?).</p><p><br /></p><p>My question is just: what's the best way to replace them? Should I be searching for a specific type ('Round Ferrule' perhaps?); are they sold in standard sizes; are they easy to whip out; should I go for a specific material / salvaged or reproductions?</p><p><br /></p><p>I do need to protect my floor but am really worried about causing harm to the chairs. I was also wondering if little rubber cups might be a good idea (as I presume even the best castors will still cause superficial scratches?)</p><p><br /></p><p>Any advice very welcome! Thanks[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="MLR83, post: 1397143, member: 13274"]Hello - my first post here. I recenty bought some Victorian dining chairs which happily turned out to be Lamb Manchesters, so I'm keen to look after them. But the castors are in a terrible state - several are already scratching my floor, while one is collapsed & dragging. All but one seem to old rubber ones (possibly original?). My question is just: what's the best way to replace them? Should I be searching for a specific type ('Round Ferrule' perhaps?); are they sold in standard sizes; are they easy to whip out; should I go for a specific material / salvaged or reproductions? I do need to protect my floor but am really worried about causing harm to the chairs. I was also wondering if little rubber cups might be a good idea (as I presume even the best castors will still cause superficial scratches?) Any advice very welcome! Thanks[/QUOTE]
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