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jashv Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2004 Posts: 428 Location: Shepherdsville, KY
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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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 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. |
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bherder Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2008 Posts: 374 Location: Portland/Forest Grove, OR
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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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 _________________ My bus resto thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=371654
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sled Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 6179
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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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) _________________ drive your split. |
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arthurnugen Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2005 Posts: 3081 Location: The PNW, where "going green" means rolling with moss.
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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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 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 _________________
cdennisg wrote: |
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zozo wrote: |
Don't worry too much. You can always trust a lawyer. |
ALWAYS WEAR STEEL-TOE BOOTS IN THE GARAGE!
1965 Bus (Riviera camper)
1972 Bug 'vert
1967 Bug sunroof
1961 Ghia 'vert
1957 DKW 3=6: 3 cylinder 2 stroke! |
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bherder Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2008 Posts: 374 Location: Portland/Forest Grove, OR
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ My bus resto thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=371654
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VintageVulture Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2003 Posts: 789 Location: Pacific Northwest- USA
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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Proud owner of the Volksfab Rotisserie, number three of three. Bus in lock is "Darwin's 59 23"
_________________ The best things in life aren't Things
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slow36hp scott wimberley
Joined: August 09, 2004 Posts: 3113 Location: mukilteo washington
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BarryL Samba Member
Joined: November 01, 2004 Posts: 14266 Location: Casa de Oro, California
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:57 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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camerod Volksfab
Joined: October 01, 2002 Posts: 606 Location: washington state
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:17 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ DON'T SHIT WHERE YOU EAT! |
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thom Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2000 Posts: 5943 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:40 am Post subject: |
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I have a Lincoln 250, with a spool gun for doing the small stuff. As a bonus, I can also weld stainless and aluminum. _________________ -Thom
1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
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VintageVulture Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2003 Posts: 789 Location: Pacific Northwest- USA
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Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ The best things in life aren't Things
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slow36hp scott wimberley
Joined: August 09, 2004 Posts: 3113 Location: mukilteo washington
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Zacharysayre Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2004 Posts: 589 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:21 am Post subject: |
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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 _________________ If it ain't steel, it ain't real |
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skidmarksgarage.com Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2006 Posts: 605 Location: Belleview (Not the nutt-house)
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:07 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ http://skidmarksgarage.com/
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jeremyrockjock Samba Towbar Builder
Joined: January 01, 2002 Posts: 5008 Location: Richmond, Verjinya
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 11:26 am Post subject: |
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That looks heavy! _________________ Why buy what you can build.
Step away from the fiberglass and no one gets hurt!! |
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thom Samba Member
Joined: October 12, 2000 Posts: 5943 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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I'd love to get one of those!
VintageVulture wrote: |
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1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
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WrennMetallWerks Samba Member
Joined: December 06, 2007 Posts: 2654 Location: Rescue ca
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twinwindows Samba Pimp
Joined: December 08, 2000 Posts: 4086 Location: So.Cal. Highland Park GFK!
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Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:13 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ CRG
My builds
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blackdog1999 Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2004 Posts: 1203 Location: Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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58deluxerag Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2003 Posts: 1729 Location: Florida
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Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Damn I want one for my Binz too. Mine can't bolt up like yours does though. Looks good. _________________ -Corey
'58 Binz
'58 Beetle Ragtop
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