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VID's Quick and Dirty Rotisserie Guide

By vid1900

11 years ago


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    Post #1 What is a rotisserie, description and supplies list. Posted by vid1900 (11 years ago)

    Post #2 Step One: Drill & tap sides. Posted by vid1900 (11 years ago)

    Post #3 Step two: Drill & tap tops. Posted by vid1900 (11 years ago)

    Post #4 Step three: Form the axle. Posted by vid1900 (11 years ago)

    Post #5 Step four: Assemble the knob. Posted by vid1900 (11 years ago)

    Post #6 Step five: cut and assemble the perforated angle. Posted by vid1900 (11 years ago)

    Post #7 Step six: finish the legs. Posted by vid1900 (11 years ago)

    Post #18 Clamps for attaching playfields to the perforated angle. Posted by vid1900 (11 years ago)

    Post #24 Leg leveler idea. Posted by vid1900 (11 years ago)


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    #353 4 years ago

    Bought the supplies to make one of these tonight. In case anyone is curious for pricing updates, this all ran about $150 at Lowe’s. Compared to the last person that posted a Lowe’s breakdown, the main differences seem to be in the long black pipes (which are about $15 a piece now instead of $10). Could probably be a little cheaper by substituting some of the parts or cutting up longer pipes .. I only had the shopping list at the time, so just tried to stick to it as close as possible.

    (2) 1/2” x 60” black pipes - $30.30
    (2) 3/4” x 36” black pipes - $31.14
    (4) 3/4” x 12” black pipes - $21.92
    (2) 1/2” black pipe caps - $3.76
    (2) 1/2” x 3.5” black pipes - $4.36
    (2) 1/2” black pipe floor flanges - $8.96
    (8) 3/4” black pipe tees - $26.72
    (1) 1.5” x 36” perforated angle - $8.98
    (2) Universal faucet handles - $11.96
    (2) 1/4”-20 3/4” screws with nuts - $2.56
    (4) 1/4”-20 3/4” thumb screws - $2.16
    (2) 1/4”-20 4” carriage bolts - $0.52
    (6) 1/4” split lock washers - $1.14

    Total - $154.48

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    #355 4 years ago

    Out of curiosity, how well does everyone's rotisseries stay in place when the playfield is rotated so it's top heavy? My EM holds fine when the weight is on the bottom. But if I rotate it so the weight is on top, it stays in place but wants to rotate pretty easily (even with the spigots cranked down). Usually I need to keep my hip on it when I'm working, since applying pressure will send it off (which leads to a gasp of terror). I think someone mentioned milling flat spots at certain angles so the spigots have a better surface to press against. Anyone else had this issue or done any mods for it? Or do you all just crank the spigots in mega tight?

    PS - I also went with using zip ties on each corner as a backup to the clamps. Probably not necessary, but makes me feel better having the redundancy just in case.

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