Wooden spit.

[trv8]

Been thinking of making a spit for when I start my new project.
Now as I don't like parting with my money [^], I'm thinking of doing this but a slightly modified and beefed up version......
Now, promise not to laugh, it should work. What do you think[?]

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh25 ... ierear.jpg

[seven]

I would be more incline to ditch the wood and make the same pattern out of box section steel and 1/2 plate[:)]
I think the wood you are showing would have a tendency to break, more than likely when you are working on it.
regards
Pete

The car is unable to handle my driving capabilities

[FI Spyder]

I have seen wooden rotisseries made out of wood 4x4. I believe the picture was on this forum. There are vagaries in wood so which ever route you go you would want to over engineer it. Personally I plan on making my own out of steel and my welder.


TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

[windy one]

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.... Im guessing this is what he meant by 'Spit'[?]

Johnny

[Ianftr8]

Where are you located? I have one not in use at the moment that I can be borrowed if you like.

Cheers
Ian

Ian Freeman
1979 TR8 DHC California car that never crossed the pond, started life as KDU 315V.
1962 Triumph Courier

[nervousnewowner]

new project???? what you up to now?[:p]


the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...

[cozyheatdave]

Bunch of pictures added in the V6 part of this forum... Under "My White TR7 - V6 Project"

Go check it out!

[mb4tim]

I used a wooden spit for my MGB. It worked great- thing was mounted for 10 long years - floor, sill, and battery box replacements done on it.

http://www.tgnagy.com/mgb/progressPages/199912.CFM

-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com

[trv8]

Ian,
I'm in Cardiff [^]. I won't be starting for a while yet. But when I do and if it's still available, I'll be in touch. Thanks ever so much for the offer [:)].

Nervous,
Not sure, just playing around with a few ideas at the moment [}:)].

cozyheatdave,
Thanks for the photos and sizes. Nice one [;)].

mb4tim
Hope mine doesn't take ten long years [:(]. But, at least it proves wooden spits are strong and sturdy enough [:D]

[bmcecosse]

I like it! Thicker section timber and a few more bolts - and really - it should be fine.

[mb4tim]

what you don't see is a 24" 3/4 plywood disk on the front with hole drilled into as stops. You spin it to where you need it to be, push a bolt through, and it stays.

-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com

[REPLIC8]

I think it depends weather you're a metal or wood type of person. I'm a carpenter so I'd quite happily build a wooden one. If built well it will hold the weight of a shell quite easily.

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8

[Last TR]

Wood has been the material of choice for everything from ships to airplanes. And obviously, Marcos didn't see any problem with it.

http://www.rory.uk.com/marcos_wooden_chassis.htm


Ken
Anchorage, Alaska

1980 TR8, 1973 TR6, 1965 Volvo PV544, 1958 MGA, Jeep Cherokees