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Clemens bed section
Posted by: Chuck Payne (---.cable.mindspring.com)
Date: October 20, 2009 03:52PM

Hey guys just wondering if anyone out there has an extra section of a clemens bed. Cut ones would work also, I have already Tried Dick French, he is out of them. I know its a long shot, but I only have 2 sections and mainly build surf rods. I find myself having to try and position my thread carraige at odd angles on long one piece rods to get it to work. I can use the renzetti bed pieces but they are 2mm wider and the thread carraige wont roll across the seams that way. I may end up having to use the renzetti, but figured I would try here first

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Re: Clemens bed section
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: October 20, 2009 04:49PM

Older Renzetti beds will fit. Those made in the last 5 years or so will not (Andy changed the width back around 2003, I think).

Here's another idea - set the end section so that there are 2 hold downs. Set them snug, but not tight. Then, slide that section out to the length needed to support the end of the rod. When done, slide it back the other way. Just like opening and closing a drawer.

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Re: Clemens bed section
Posted by: Chuck Payne (---.cable.mindspring.com)
Date: October 20, 2009 05:20PM

Tom that is an excellent Idea, dont know why I didnt think of it, I will do that untill I find what I need.

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Re: Clemens bed section
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: October 20, 2009 05:22PM

Just make sure the hold downs are sufficiently spaced so that you have good support when the section is slid out to accommodate the rod length. You may have to use 3, depending on how far you need to go.

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Re: Clemens bed section
Posted by: Bruce Vetre (---.hsd1.ct.comcast.net)
Date: October 20, 2009 06:33PM

Hi Chuck, If that doesn't work out for you, I may have a couple if you want to email me.

Regards,

Bruce

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Re: Clemens bed section
Posted by: Chuck Payne (---.cable.mindspring.com)
Date: October 20, 2009 08:55PM

Bruce Vetre Wrote:
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> Hi Chuck, If that doesn't work out for you, I may
> have a couple if you want to email me.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bruce


Your email is hidden, you can email me at iamapayne@earthlink.net
Thanks

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Re: Clemens bed section
Posted by: Eugene Oppe (---.sttlwa.dsl-w.verizon.net)
Date: October 21, 2009 12:03AM

I have a Clemens wrapper and use a two year old Renzetti extension with no problems. Yes the bed is wider than the Clemens at the bottom but the top is the same width and the thread carriage works just fine on it as well as across the joint between the two.

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Re: Clemens bed section
Posted by: Barry Thomas Sr (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: November 15, 2009 08:41PM

Bruce Vetre;
My name is Barry Thomas. I will be in the Need of one section of Clemens lathe Bed and I saw your post

Please contact me at junkmansj@yahoo.com I would be interested if you have a section available


Hi Chuck, If that doesn't work out for you, I may have a couple if you want to email me.

Regards,

Bruce

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