plans to make a spit

[darren]

Hey there guys I am planning on making a spit Have got myself a larger than 44 drum and am now trying to get some ideas on setting it up right. Has anyone made or know someone who has made one I want to put gas thru it but make it "portable well as portable as possible" So any help will be appreciated theres just nothing like a good spit thanks [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

[tilt]

I Have a home made spit with windscreen wiper motor to drive the rotissaire. gas burners are 1.5" box with holes drill in them with gas taps in the end. I could take some photos if that would help

[darren]

Mate If you could that would be great.I do have ideas but further input is appreciated and needed.

[jimbamb]

Mate
I got a wiper motor B/n in box will sell it cheap if any good to ya Send a P/M if interested

[scott_b]

darren
Make sure you put good ventilation hole in the bottom and top so the flame gets enough oxygen .
Brother in'-law lost his eye brows and set fire to his missus's maiden haired fern .
wamjam

[Paul_Nash]

LP gas is dangerous stuff > > I would be fueling it with heat beads................ a lot safer
Paul

[menalodge]

Fantastic site,
Just wondering if someone may be able to post pics and instructions on making a spit. I was looking at either the 44 g. If you are after portability perhaps a beer keg would be the go. Not sure as im totally novice in this regard. also with the beer keg you could easily put it on a trolley and use heat beads. i imagine it would be a lot lighter as well as less cumbersome.

Mena

[cabfisher]

Hi all . There was a a T-V show #Better Homes and Garden #Type of show .On some time ago on Ch 7. Or Ch 9.On how to make a gas Bar B Que out of 44 drum .They even went to the dump shop to buy the parts . like gas burners ect . And eather used Oxe to cut Or 4" angel grinder . Welder to weld the legs on #ect.
Just wish I could be of moor help. But if you spend some time serching the web ect . Hope you find them cheers Hasa

[MAL]

Hi darren,some pics to give you some ideas, this is not finshed yet but it might help. Drum for spit, old fuel tank from dump (clean properly) 1300mm Long x 650mm Dia. have used 200L drums before, but found i had to weld another half on to get the length i needed. Originally i used windscreen wiper motors to drive spit but found it to be a pain with the belt drive and pulleys. I now use a 240V gear reduction drive motor that attaches direct to the end of the spike, PM and i can give you the name of the manufacturer ( are expensive ). Have used heat beads now changed over to gas, easer and cleaner to use (gas fittings from dump, good idea to have gas fitter check and install if need be). When you make yours, design a rack (removable) to fit in the middle of the drum and you can use it as an oven if you dont want to use the spit, i hope this helps.
Cheers MAL.

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No 6, last one hope it gives you some ideas.
Cheers MAL.

[darren]

Mate the spit has been on the backburner for the last year and I only just started talking about it again last week ??? Eeerie stuff seems like its meant to go ahead this year. Thanks for the photos . If u can give me the contact for the motor would be great Looks like im gunna have to go buy me a welder now cheers Darren [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]