rotisserie???

[dukeboy_318]

Im thinking about building my own rotisserie simply because I dont have the funds in the budget for one that is built professionally.  Anybody else done this?  Ive got a set of plans that look like it'll work, but id like to see what people think prior to me taking off on building this thing. 
thanks
dukeboy_318

[Musicman]

Their pretty easy to build lad... as long as you have the skills and the iron to build it, I wouldn't hesitate. It's really just a question of how fancy you want to get.

[Magnumcharger]

I built my own, and I'm no "rocket surgeon".
I looked a several on the internet, and picked ideas from all of them.
Mine works very well, I can rotate my Charger with one hand, so the center of balance is exactly right.
If I remember correctly, it cost me around $450 to build, and I had it done in a weekend.
Since making mine, I have seen even more pop up, and most of them have more features then mine.
So I redesigned mine on paper, and after my Charger is off of it, it's getting a whole new look.

[Magnumcharger]

My redesigned plans, if I ever get around to it!
And an explaination of the design features.

[dukeboy_318]

ive decided on a plan that i think will work out great, just have to figure out how to get the car off the ground  and on the roto.

[DodgeFever]

Hey Robin!
Will you add the measurements to your plans?

Thanks

[Magnumcharger]

Here you go.
Keep in mind, I took some of these measurements off of my old rotisserie, and put them in where I thought there might not be too much of a change from the original idea.
As well, although it worked very well for me, I have no idea how you intend to use it, so if you feel like improving my design, feel free to do so.
Robin

[DodgeFever]

Thanks a lot... it gives me a good start up 
BTW Your Deora attempt is sick! 

[Magnumcharger]

Sick eh?
That's good, right?

[LeeBoy]

That's a great set of plans. I was going to buy one of Eastwoods rotisseries but I think I will try to build one now.

[rt green]

what size are the hydrolic rams? what cost and fluid do you use? electric pump, or hand pump?

[Magnumcharger]

I'm guessing maybe a three-foot high hydraulic ram?
I'd go with a hand-actuated version, for cost and for control.

[runningman]

Pretty sweet. I need to move so I can have room for something like that.  Thanks for taking the time to post that info!

[Chatt69chgr]

I think they sell the hydraulic ram that's used on the cherry pickers as a separate item at Harbor Freight.  As I recall, it's 8 tons capacity.  Ought to work nicely for the rotisserie. 

[MoParMetal]

yoink!


finally something else i can build in my welding class!   and use too!

[dodgecharger-fan]

I was going to post mine - that evolved from ChargerBill's plans - but that one pretty much covers all the bases and some.
Now I want to build one like that and I don't think I'll need a rotisserie anymore.

Good job magnum! 

[LeeBoy]

I think they sell the hydraulic ram that's used on the cherry pickers as a separate item at Harbor Freight.  As I recall, it's 8 tons capacity.  Ought to work nicely for the rotisserie. 

I just ordered two to build my own rotisserie. They are $39.99 each and only $9.99 to ship. The part #36397-2VGA.

[Magnumcharger]

I'm just wondering if anybody has any further information to share on this topic?
Anybody built one based on my plans?

[PocketThunder]

I'm just wondering if anybody has any further information to share on this topic?
Anybody built one based on my plans?

no but i like the "very messy unfinished shop"    which is probably suitable to everyone on here.. 

[hemi-hampton]

I built one a few years ago using one in shop that was occupied at the time as a guide. Ends up the metal/steel is exspensive. I used a mig welder instead of a arc welding better suited for thicker metal & after about 8 hours of non stop welding I fried some Diode in welder & the all wires (internal & external) were getting pretty hot. Metal prices even steeper nowadays. I dont think you'll save much making your own. Also, The only Rotisserie's I ever used I like had the 2 pole set up running from end to end, not one connecting the ends. One no good & cheap & flimsy in my opinion. Also the hand crank the best set up. A company in South Carolina makes thge best ones which are usually light blue metallic in color. LEON.

[BlueSS454]

My rotisserie is a little crude, but it gets the job done.  I've had 3 Chevelles, a 67 Jaguar, a 73 Cuda, and my Charger on it.

[Alain426]

here mine, quite simple, some 2x2 tubing and welding wire and spare time



















you can see all the detail here

http://public.fotki.com/mopar/automobile/charger-1/page17.html

[vert]

Lots of good ideas here.  What does a typical mopar body weigh when stripped?  I agree about the cost of materials to build one.  I also wonder if some people overbuild them.  I think a of of DIY guys build them to last, thus maybe more $$.