Updated Black Pipe Rotisserie-One Hour Build Time
pinballmike217
black pipe rotisserie. I've been doing a bunch of playfield swaps
lately and decided to build a second rotisserie to simplify the swaps.
The new design uses a single 3/4" upright instead of boxed 1/2"
uprights. It's just as strong but uses way less parts. It took me an
hour and ten minutes to build without rushing. Here's pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike217/sets/72157626484933268/show/
There is a 1/2" of side/side movement with a playfield mounted. If
you can't live with that don't build this. You can make a sawhorse or
tabletop version of the hub and axle assembly for about $50 which will
be 100% rigid. I like this floorstanding design because it knocks down
in less than a minute and takes up virtually no space. Total cost was
$97.00 at Home Depot.
Stock List:
8 X 3/4" "T"s
4 X 3/4" X10" black pipe
2 X 3/4" X 36" black pipe
2 X 1/2" X 4" black pipe
2 X 1/2" X60" black pipe
2 x 1/2" caps
2 x 1/2" flanges
48" perforated angle iron
2 faucet handles with square centers
4 X 1/4" X 1" thumb screws
4 X 1/4" X 1" carriage bolts
2 x 1/4" X 2 1/2" carriage bolts
6 X 1/4" nuts, flat, and lockwashers
If you don't have them, you will also need 4 x1" "C" clamps, a 1/4NC20
tap, and a #7 or 13/64 drill bit.
Instructions:
Picture 1 - Stock
Picture 2 - Four T's need to be drilled and tapped as shown for the
feet. T's must be drilled laying flat. Two T's must be drilled and
tapped for the axle assembly. These must be drilled from the top.
Picture 3+4 - Assemble the faucet handles with the two long carriage
bolts, washers, and nuts as shown and thread into T's. Thread the four
thumbscrews anto the four T's that will be used as feet.
Picture 5 - Lay out stock as shown. Thread the four 10" pipes into the
four feet. Connect each pair into another "T" in the center. Make sure
the feet are flat on the floor and the center "T" is pointing straight
up.
Picture 6 - Thread the two 36" uprights into the center "T"
Picture 7 - Run the two 60" crossbeam pipes through the feet "T"s
Picture 8 - Thread the axle "T" onto the upright, parallel to the
crossbeams.
Picture 9 - Insert the 4" pipe through the axle "T" and install a cap
on the otside and a flange on the inside.
Picture 10+11 - Cut the 48" perforated angle iron in half and secure
each half to a flange with two 1" carriage bolts, washers, and nuts.
Picture 12 - If you have any spraint paint lying around, use it.
Picture 13 - This shows you how little space the rotisserie needs for
storage.
Picture 14+15 - Go restore something.
Make sure you tighten all the black pipe super tight when
assembling. Also, give the thumbscrews in the feet a good crank with a
wrench once the crossbeams are positioned so they won't come loose.
If you want to do a tabletop or sawhorse version, the axle
assemblys stay the same. Just substitute everything below the axle "T"
with a 3/4" X 12" black pipe and a 3/4" flange. Screw the flange onto
the top of your table or sawhorse and get to work. Enjoy.
Mike
William Brower
Hey Mike, Nice job!, and a very neat slide show too.
You should start mass producing them, I'm sure you can make a few
bucks with them.
Bill
D.J. Murray
Can't wait for the SS at L&G Mike! Great work!
pinballmike217
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Thanks Bill. I wouldn't mind assembling my rotisserie for people but
if they can't put something this simple together then they probably
won't be able to do a playfield swap. Being able to say "I built this"
is half the fun.
Mike
pinballmike217
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Thanks D.J. Scared Stiff is coming along great. Can't wait to get it
on location.
Mike
Jeff Rivera (jar155)
I was just asking on another forum about building a rotisserie. I need
to build one, so thanks for posting this info!
pinballmike217
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You're very welcome. If you need any help just email me.
Mike
Corvettedude
Rotisserie looks Great ! , but where do you stick the chickens ? LÖL
TG
Nice design Mike! Thanks very much for sharing the design details.
I'll be building this one when I finally get around to reassembling my
TAF pf.
Todd
pinballmike217
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You KNOW where to stick the chicken, smart guy! :) :) :)
AVP Pinball Division
> Rotisserie looks Great ! , but where do you stick the chickens ? LÖL>
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>You KNOW where to stick the chicken, smart guy! :) :) :)
+1 early morning chuckle points. :)
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Pistol Pete
Steve Kulpa
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> Stock List:
> 8 X 3/4" "T"s
> 4 X 3/4" X10" black pipe
> 2 X 3/4" X 36" black pipe
> 2 X 1/2" X 4" black pipe
> 2 X 1/2" X60" black pipe
> 2 x 1/2" caps
> 2 x 1/2" flanges
> 48" perforated angle iron
> 2 faucet handles with square centers
> 4 X 1/4" X 1" thumb screws
> 4 X 1/4" X 1" carriage bolts
> 2 x 1/4" X 2 1/2" carriage bolts
> 6 X 1/4" nuts, flat, and lockwashers
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I love the way you used the faucet knobs w/ the carriage bolts - very
clever!
steve
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Steve Kulpa (cargpb10)
Nolensville, TN
http://stevekulpa.net/pinball/pinball.htm - Pinball
http://stevekulpa.net/pinrepair/pinrepair.htm - Repair
http://stevekulpa.net/faces/rgpidx.htm - Faces
Bryan Kelly
Manufacturing defect, by chance. ;-)
Bryan (CARGPB 14)
http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/bspins
On Apr 15, 11:27 am, Steve Kulpa <steveku...@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> I love the way you used the faucet knobs w/ the carriage bolts - very
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> Steve Kulpa (cargpb10)
> Nolensville, TNhttp://stevekulpa.net/pinball/pinball.htm- Pinballhttp://stevekulpa.net/pinrepair/pinrepair.htm- Repairhttp://stevekulpa.net/faces/rgpidx.htm - Faces- Hide quoted text -
ecurtz
Any advantage to using thumbscrews on both ends of the crossbeams
rather than screwing the 1/2" pipe into a 3/4 by 1/2 90 degree at one
end and using the screws at the other? Seems like it would save some
drilling/tapping time.
pinballmike217
> On Apr 13, 11:18 am, pinballmike217 <weenerman...@aol.com> wrote:
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> > Stock List:
> > 8 X 3/4" "T"s
> > 4 X 3/4" X10" black pipe
> > 2 X 3/4" X 36" black pipe
> > 2 X 1/2" X 4" black pipe
> > 2 X 1/2" X60" black pipe
> > 2 x 1/2" caps
> > 2 x 1/2" flanges
> > 48" perforated angle iron
> > 2 faucet handles with square centers
> > 4 X 1/4" X 1" thumb screws
> > 4 X 1/4" X 1" carriage bolts
> > 2 x 1/4" X 2 1/2" carriage bolts
> > 6 X 1/4" nuts, flat, and lockwashers
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> I love the way you used the faucet knobs w/ the carriage bolts - very
> clever!
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> Steve Kulpa (cargpb10)
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I'm glad you think so, the guy at Home Depot thought I was nuts.
pinballmike217
> I kinda like the shim under the right front leg.
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> Manufacturing defect, by chance. ;-)
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> Bryan (CARGPB 14)http://usergallery.myhomegameroom.com/gallery/bspins
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poured my garage floor in two separate slabs. Some water got in the
seam and froze. Finishing Scared Stiff is far more important than
worryng about the floor right now.
Mike
pinballmike217
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Excellent idea. The length of the rotisserie would still be adjustable
and it would still be easy to break down. Either way is fine.
Mike