THANKS!
I ordered some tips ($10) and will give that a shot first with the glue. Thanks to everyone for the advice!
I was pretty stunned to stumble on this site yesterday (And on the fact that these old Hobarts are going for around $300 on ebay). Amazing.
Now I wonder if anyone wants this...
My wife is threatening to make me replace our Kitchenaid KDS 17A unless I can find a solution for the rust the lower rack is leaving on our dishes. I was considering trying to find some plastic nubs to cover the tops of the rack poles. The covering is worn off and we are ruining our dishes.
I...