Automobile body and frame rotisserie
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| + | [[Image: Rotisserie.jpg|right|frame|none|FrameOff© BodyMaster™ system]] | ||
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| + | == Purpose of a rotisserie == | ||
| + | # To remove the accumulation of dirt, rust, grease, etc. from vehicles chosen for restoration or rodding. Not suited for ordinary servicing and repair. Ramps and lifts are better suited for this. | ||
| + | # Gives access to all areas for cleaning and repair. | ||
| + | # Eliminates hours of looking up into nooks and crannies or laying beneath the underside of a vehicle while scraping, brushing, sanding, and doing repairs. | ||
| − | == | + | == Design parameters and considerations== |
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# Load -- consider weight and flex of body. If the load gets outside of the base, the whole thing tips over. | # Load -- consider weight and flex of body. If the load gets outside of the base, the whole thing tips over. | ||
# Swing -- consider shape and dimensions of body and the space in which it will rotate about its center of gravity. Pivots must be in line. Anything on a radius from either pivot will reduce the swing capacity; distance of pivot from obstructions determines swing capacity. | # Swing -- consider shape and dimensions of body and the space in which it will rotate about its center of gravity. Pivots must be in line. Anything on a radius from either pivot will reduce the swing capacity; distance of pivot from obstructions determines swing capacity. | ||
| − | # Materials -- steel pipe, tubing, angle, plate, bolts, welding rods or wire | + | # If the vehicle is not braced properly especially a convertible you can easily bend or twist the body. |
| − | # Construction methods -- weld, bolt | + | |
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| + | == Building a rotisserie == | ||
| + | # Materials -- steel pipe, tubing, angle, plate, bolts, welding rods or wire | ||
| + | ## Acquisition of materials -- salvage, new | ||
| + | # Construction methods -- weld, bolt | ||
| + | # Tools needed | ||
| + | ##welder | ||
| + | ##torch | ||
| + | ##drill | ||
| + | ##saw | ||
| + | ##layout tools (scribe, awl, soapstone, marker, square, level, straight edge) | ||
| + | ##wrenches | ||
| + | # Work area | ||
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== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
| − | # Safe attachment of load | + | # Safe attachment of load |
| − | # Safe elevation of load | + | # Safe elevation of load |
| − | # Test and inspect | + | # Test and inspect |
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| − | + | ==Other uses for rotisserie== | |
| − | # Storage. | + | # Storage |
| − | + | #I built my very simple rotisserie and after taking my '68 Firebird off of it 2 years later, I cut the tops off, added casters, welded them together, and VOILA!...instant rollaround car stands. Of course, the rotisserie only made the rear part, I made the front part from some spare steel I had. Here's a photo of it... | |
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| + | [[Image:rotiss2.jpg]] | ||
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| + | <p>This is my first rotisserie. I built over 10 years ago. I designed it with pneumatic tires and steering to allow for mobility on rough outdoor surfaces and ease of trailer loading (back then I moved my vehicles around between home and work fabrication shops). This particular rotisserie was sized so that when the body is flipped roof up, I can practically work underneath the car while standing straight (notice a wide track to enhance stability). The rotisserie can be disconnected in the middle for painting large parts.-Rich TFS</p> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | ;Discussion on Hotrodders.com | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/tilter-rotisserie-ramp-79099-2.html Tilters, rotisseries] | ||
| + | *[http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/body-weight-97313.html Estimating body weight] | ||
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| + | ==External links== | ||
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| + | *[http://www.mckennasgarage.com/xke/jag6.htm Building a rotisserie] | ||
| + | *[http://www.harwoodperformance.bizland.com/1941buick/Editorial_20.htm Rotisserie construction] | ||
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