rotisserie chicken

[2fpower]

I asked last year if anyone had a rotisserie (for restoring the bottom of cars--- not birds), and got no takers.... Well, I have a barn full of enough metal to make one, so wondering if anyone has access to one or picture, or plans for me to take some measurements from to make one.

Once I do, it will be free for members to use.

Kelly

 

[shotgun]

I searched -auto rotsserie plans - some free downloads there . sounds like a fun project . Kirk

 

[MOfj40]

I'll donate bearings toward the project, and I can probably come up with some heavy duty casters too. Let me know when you find a plan you like.

 

[2fpower]

Thanks. I will take you up on the casters. I don't know if it needs bearings. All of the plans I have found want some resistance when you spin it. I will accumulate parts and make it over the next 3 or 4 months when I can sneak out of the office.

All of the metal I have is from old heavy duty shelving units from a HQ that went under -- most is 1/8 or larger wall metal. It will work great for the legs and the bracing. If we make it to be adjustable height I need some square box metal that has a smaller piece that will slide inside of it. If anyone has some 1/8 or 3/16 walled 2" or larger sitting around that wants to donate to the project, let me know. I will also need some sections of pipe that are 3" round or larger for the end parts (again need one set to spin inside a larger set. I heard of some people using old engine stands for this part, so if anyone has any stands that need to be retired, give me a shout.

Kelly

 

[2fpower]

I just was looking at the axle I got from a toyota mini truck that I am getting ready to think about pulling apart ---- anyway I was looking at the "tubes" from the pumkin out to the wheels and I thought.... Hey there is some round pipe --- looks pretty heavy duty.... that might be perfect for half of the spinner shafts.

Once I get into it, I will determine the ID and OD so I can hunt down pipe to be able to fit inside of it.

 

[Eddy]

We have one we built in Illinois. I will get the measurements off it. We used it on a 67 GTO convertible and a 70 GTO. It did not have any bearings just tube were it turned. It would take 2 people to rotate. You could make it taller for trucks...

 

[2fpower]

Thanks, and as always, any pictures would be appreciated.

I found some large pipe in the barn today... if I have time this weekend, I will make a list.

Kelly

 

[exrsa1]

Rotisserie

When I was looking at making one for my 73 Cuda, I downloaded these plans from a guy's site.

http://www.harwoodperformance.bizland.com/1941buick/Rotisserie(rev.2).pdf

and this is his site:

Rotisserie

May give you some ideas.

Brian

 

[2fpower]

Great linky -- thanks Brian. The pictures were very helpful. I think I want to make this adjustable height, so I need to adapt it a little, but that is by far the best site I have seen.

A little change in my thinking.... maybe we can make this a little money maker for the club. I have pleanty of room to keep it when not in use, and I will be needing it for a while now, but if any member in good standing (paid your dues) wants to use it, they can pay TAC something every month for "rent". That way the club gets the benefit.

Hey, I dug through my metal and I have about all I need except I need some square tubing that will slide inside or outside of my 3" square tubing. My metal is 3" OD or 2 3/4 ID. So either something larger or smaller.

For the pipe, I need some 3.5 OD, 3.115 ID (approx) steel pipe. I might try to go to blue springs beam this week and see if they have any scraps.


I need to dig through my old casters, and see what I have. The plans call for 6 casters that are about 3.5" tall.

Kelly

 

[MOfj40]

What weight requirement on the casters? I can probably hook you up unless 200lb/caster is too light. What length of square tube are you looking for?

 

[exrsa1]

Steel

Ever been to Asner's in Kansas City? It's a scrap steel place. Down in the bottoms. I have only been there once, but BritKLR goes there all the time. WAY better prices than the metal places.

Do yourself a favor and look through the guy's site that has the rotisserie. Pretty cool.

Brian

 

[2fpower]

On the casters --- the plans I have seen use 700 lb casters, I can get them for about $15 each.

On the square tube, I need 2 pieces about 2 foot long, and one piece about 4-5 foot long.


Brian- I agree the guy's site is really good, I found a pdf version of his adventure and printed it out for easy reference. Thanks again, it is by far the best build thread of a rotissarie.

k

 

[exrsa1]

Brian- I agree the guy's site is really good, I found a pdf version of his adventure and printed it out for easy reference. Thanks again, it is by far the best build thread of a rotissarie.

k

I sent you a link to the PDF, I thought. Yes I did, just checked. I did not have it clearly marked as a link.

 

[2fpower]

Brian-

I did see both links you had made. Actually this is what I was talking about:

http://www.shoalwaterbay.com/coronet/pdf/rotisserie_plans.pdf

It is a complete pdf summary of the project, not just the plans. It was much easier to print out.

Sorry if I was not clear.

k

 

[MOfj40]

6 casters x 700lb limit each = 4200lb capacity. That's definitely some overkill.

 

[2fpower]

thinking, thinking, ouch that hurt

Well, I am going from the plans I have found, and I do have the crown of being the king of overkill. Darn -- maybe I am the queen now. None of my prior clients from my construction days ever complained when I made something too strong.

Now, I am not an engineer, but I am good with numbers and some theory usually. Given that you are holding up weight that is hanging 6-8 feet infront of the stand, I would think that most of the load would be on the front 2 wheels. If I assume that at max, the weight of a pig tub would be 1,500 pounds, split that in half - assume an even surface -- so half the weight is held by each stand, (750 lbs) then assume that 90% of the force is on the front wheels, that makes about 680 pounds on the front wheels.

There is probably pleanty wrong with my thinking, but I looked at two plans, and both called for 600lb to 700lb wheels. Through MSC, it looks like I can get with our club discount poly wrapped steel wheels for about $15 each, sounds like a bargain.



K

 

[2fpower]

spin the wheel vanna!

Well, found a few hours here and there, trying to burn the candle from the middle too.....

I ended up getting these casters from MSC:Medium-Duty Plate Casters Mount: Top Plate Style: Swivel Wheel Diameter: 4 Overall Height: 5-1/8 Load Capacity: 700 Bearing Type: Roller Wheel Material: Polyurethane Mold on Steel Finish/Coating: Zinc Wheel Width: 2 Top Plate: 4 x 4-1/2. So, the normal price is like $23 each. On sale for 16, and our contact there (yes you can buy direct as a member) for less than $12 each. WHAT A STEAL. Look at the pics. If you need some materials -- give him a call.

I wanted to be able to adjust the height of the rotissarie, so I made the ends sleeved and I will drill holes as needed.

I still need to at grease zerts, add the bolt stops, and then paint. Getting close.

 

[2fpower]

painted...

Here are pics of my son and I after we assembled the spinners...

 

[2fpower]

spin world spin

Well, it works..... now, wait until spring, so I can wheel it outside to pressure wash and sandblast.

Thanks Rob, for all the help.

Kelly

 

[exrsa1]

Great job!

Looks awesome Kelly. Good job!


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