Mark M Middleport , NY September 23, 2016 Missing grating feet Replaced the feet. The insertion stem of the feet is a little large for the hole even allowing for a tight fit.. After getting the foot started, I put a drop of vegetable oil in the stem, & used a pair of channel locks with a couple of metal shims (quarters) to protect the grates finish and gently squeezed the foot until it slid into the hole. Probably if I had heated the grate up it would have been easier. 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes