Need Clemens lathe Bed Section

[junkmansj]

Just bought a Clemens Rod Lathe and need one more Section of Bed track.

Does anyone have a 4 ft section they would be willing to sell me?

[FLATLINER]

Are you sure that its a Clemens and not a Renzetti? They are almost identical. What is the width of the top of the bed that you have? Can you put some calipers on it?

Kevin

[junkmansj]

2 3/8"-2.39-60mm + / - its a Clemens I even got the Video

[clt_capt]

I might be mistaken, but I thought the Renzetti and Clemens were virtually the same - at least the basic parts...

You can get Renzetti extensions here;
http://www.renzetti.com/product.php?...cat=298&page=1

[FLATLINER]

I might be mistaken, but I thought the Renzetti and Clemens were virtually the same - at least the basic parts...

You can get Renzetti extensions here;
http://www.renzetti.com/product.php?...cat=298&page=1

No. They had a lengthy lawsuit because everything was virtually the same, but slightly different. The bed on the Clemens is slightly wider. I bought another lathe last year, thinking I already had a Renzetti, but I have a Clemens. Integrating them was not fun. I bought extra renzetti supports and wanted to use them, but they had to be ground out to fit on the Clemens lathe. Andy told me the whole drawn out story last year at the rod show. The wounds are still fresh in his mind.

Kevin

[junkmansj]

kevin; A little update, Could not find the Clemens Bed section I needed. So I picked up a 3ft piece of 1/4" Alum plate and had it cut to match the width of the bed. then ground the edges to match the bed profile. Works fine bolted in on the powerhead end. Attached are a couple photos of the fix. Also added a Drying motor. Bed is now 9 ft

[junkmansj]

Sorry bottom photo is sideways! OOPS

[FLATLINER]

That would be Way #2 to skin a cat!! Great job! Sorry I couldn't help, but all my beds are in use and sice they are not made anymore, I just couldn't part with one!!

KEvin

[junkmansj]

No Problem Kevin! Never expected someone to give up needed lathe parts. Was hoping there was some soul out there holding a spare section, and just waiting! Still Looking!

I will have to attend your Abalone Presentation in High point

[FLATLINER]

PLEASE DO!!!!!! It will be good. I enjoyed it last year. The room was packed and I looked up and started the presentation by saying "Well, I guess this as good a time as any to say I made it all up and don't have a clue how to work with this stuff!" The looks of the attendees was priceless!!!!

It was well received and people learned a lot.

KEvin