Hello, Just wondering what the standard reed height is for the Large Macs? (as opposed to the portable version) What would be the downside of using a 4" reed? (4 1/2 from edge to edge)

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Sat, 03/26/2011 - 21:20

Michael White

We use what reed we have on hand. The only thing is you may get a smaller shed opening.

Michael

Sat, 03/26/2011 - 20:10

andsewon (not verified)

Do you know what the standard height is? Anyone? Thanks! Connie
Sat, 03/26/2011 - 21:09

DebbieB (not verified)

My reeds are from Gowdey Reed. They're 5" from edge to edge, and the opening is 3.5". They're just fine - nary a complaint here.

Sat, 03/26/2011 - 21:20

Michael White

Connie I have a SS reed marked Macomber, it is 5 inch. We use reeds from 4", 4 1/2" to 5". Is 5" standard? I don't know.

Michael

Sat, 03/26/2011 - 21:30

andsewon (not verified)

Michael, On your Macomber reed that is 5 inches, is that from theoutside edges or just the length of the dents to the inside? This is a bit like figuring out how to measure heddles. lol Thanks! Connie
Sat, 03/26/2011 - 21:34

andsewon (not verified)

Thanks Debbie! It seems that different reed mfgrs have different size headers and that makes it confusing. The inside measurment is really what matters, I assume. You say that yours is 3.5", so that gives me a range of what works. I have a reed that is 4 1/2" wide from outside to outside and the inside dent length is 3 1/2". Thanks! Connie
Sun, 03/27/2011 - 13:35

Michael White

That is 5" outside measurment. As I stated above any reed will work. No, a heddle "has" to be the right size. Any reed that fits in the slot of the beater will work. The beater is adjustable for that reason.

Michael