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Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:09 pm

I've been ogling this thread for some time now. To those of you who have built a rotisserie, any thoughts of "loaning" or "renting" your unused units out? I'm sure some of you have built, used and maybe now are done with your project. I'd be willing to pay a small monthly fee :D Maybe a thread could be started for the loaning out and a waiting list? Just asking, thanks.

p.s. there should be some agreement that says if damaged the loaner owes the loanee, etc. I'd hate to see someone get hosed in the deal, just a thought, thanks.

Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:52 pm

I'm considering building one of these, but just had one question. Would a 110V MIG weld up this thick plate and tube? Would a 90A 100V Miller 0.030 wire w/ gas weld this stuff up? Or is 220V required? Thanks

Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:55 pm

in the hands of a professional wire feed welder, yes I am sure he could put one together safely. In the hands of a novice home welder, I would HIGHLY suggest a 220 welder.

better to be safe than sorry, you wouldnt want this thing to collapse and smash your bus (and/or a person)

Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:09 pm

jashv wrote: I've been ogling this thread for some time now. To those of you who have built a rotisserie, any thoughts of "loaning" or "renting" your unused units out? I'm sure some of you have built, used and maybe now are done with your project. I'd be willing to pay a small monthly fee :D Maybe a thread could be started for the loaning out and a waiting list? Just asking, thanks.

p.s. there should be some agreement that says if damaged the loaner owes the loanee, etc. I'd hate to see someone get hosed in the deal, just a thought, thanks.

I think renting out this rotisserie would be a bad idea. If you want one, build one. Just my opinion.

Arthur

Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:26 pm

sled wrote: in the hands of a professional wire feed welder, yes I am sure he could put one together safely. In the hands of a novice home welder, I would HIGHLY suggest a 220 welder.

better to be safe than sorry, you wouldnt want this thing to collapse and smash your bus (and/or a person)

That answers my question. Guess I'm buying a 220. I assume the 220 will dial down enough to mimic the lowest setting on the 110? I have a miller 110 and would get an equivalent 220.

Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:20 pm

Proud owner of the Volksfab Rotisserie, number three of three. 8) Bus in lock is "Darwin's 59 23"

Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:41 pm

ryan whats up with that murder style belly pan removal you could have sold that as patch material

Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:57 am

bherder wrote: sled wrote: in the hands of a professional wire feed welder, yes I am sure he could put one together safely. In the hands of a novice home welder, I would HIGHLY suggest a 220 welder.

better to be safe than sorry, you wouldnt want this thing to collapse and smash your bus (and/or a person)

That answers my question. Guess I'm buying a 220. I assume the 220 will dial down enough to mimic the lowest setting on the 110? I have a miller 110 and would get an equivalent 220.

With 15 to 20 amps supply at the wall and the required amps at the tip, wouldn't this be enough for penetration albeit the duty cycle would be less? I'm not a welder, just wondering. It seems like a lot of dough just to have the bigger welder. It's not like he's building a ship.

Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:17 am

Unless you really have a need for the new welder, it would probably be cheaper to get everything prepped/tacked and ready to go, then call your local mobile welder or bring it down to a fab shop to get it all stuck together...

the other question, "I assume the 220 will dial down enough to mimic the lowest setting on the 110? I have a miller 110 and would get an equivalent 220."

I say yes and NO, I use a miller 135 for most bodywork and the miller 251 for the thick stuff... the larger welder does not do a vary good of a job on thin stuff. The adjustment range at that low amperage is not sufficient. A friend of mine has the Miller 180(the 135's big brother in 220V) and he has the same issue.

Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:40 am

I have a Lincoln 250, with a spool gun for doing the small stuff. As a bonus, I can also weld stainless and aluminum.

Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:46 pm

If you got a real look at these belly pans you'd understand- They're toast, right along with every jackpoint , outrigger, rocker, etc. I saved what I could but more to show Darwin and laugh about. :wink:

Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:45 pm

i am sure they were toast but man that photo looks sick

Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:21 am

Aaron wrote:

I bought a 67 bus and want to build a rotisserie like the one in the video. I just need to know what the measurements are.

Thanks

Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:07 am

rjonas wrote: Very nice Halfastvw!!
I like the full tubing frame jig style.
Really a nice platform to do major reconstruction on.
Thanks rjonas, I recently re-did it a bit to give it more strength and me more room for when I install the belly pans.
Also was able to get it to go completely inverted which is a big plus!

All of the designs on here are good but mine for example is in the way of working on the nose skin and in turn ( Pun intended ) yours looks like it may interfere with some side work.
Just something to consider for those readers who are looking to build or buy one.

Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:26 am

That looks heavy!

Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:11 pm

I'd love to get one of those!

VintageVulture wrote: Proud owner of the Volksfab Rotisserie, number three of three. 8) Bus in lock is "Darwin's 59 23"

Sat Aug 22, 2009 11:51 pm

Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:13 am

I think holding the bus from the rear frame horns and the front beam mounts is the best way to go cos all these rotisseries restrict you from getting to certain parts of the bus and that could suck when you need to get to those key parts. The ones the block the front doors from opening can ruin your day when you need to open them now and then.

Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:11 pm

rebirth wrote:

This rotisseri was built for me & I installed it today for the first time on my Binz. I am very happy with it. We just need to figure out a clip on caster wheel set up to be able to roll it around.

Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:32 pm

Damn I want one for my Binz too. Mine can't bolt up like yours does though. Looks good.