This may be a stupid suggestion, but if it has to endure pressure and dumping, can't you use a (rubber) doorstop? At least as the basis, using a sharp knife and sanding paper to get it into the shape you want.
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There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the universe is for it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more inexplicable.
There is another theory which states that this has already happened.
[IMG]Stay tuned for the next Sig day, Halloween 2010![/IMG]