So much for single foot guides.lol No seriously, the next time (if ever) you plan to install single foots, try this instead of tape. Get some "stretchy string" from the local craft store and tie the guide on with that. It takes up almost no room and it comes in very thin diameters. Sorry to hear about the misfortunes Joe, but look at it this way .......You now have a classic design to root through the brush with .........Ed