Home made rod rotisserie

[Stephen Polzin]

Right, I've got my blank and Hal's been very helpful with advice and hardware. 

I'm going to wrap the rod by hand, but I really needed a rotisserie for application and drying of the finish. 

Off to Bunnings, and after $40 and about one hour, this is the result.  I lined the far support with felt. 

Works like a charm, can't wait to test it out. 

(and yes I know I have to put on the grips and seat before the guides)

steve

[Stephen Polzin]

waiting for the hardware to arrive...

[Jay Burgess]

good luck Stephen, can't wait to see the end result

[Cam Foley]

Your misses must be very understanding ,make in rod on the kitchen bench,whats the little motor from?

[Stephen Polzin]

thanks Jay, I don't know if I'll be game to show anyone the end result.  I'm sure it will function the same as a shop bought rod, just mightn't look like one!

Cam, there's no dramas with the missus.  We have an understanding - First comes fishing, then everything else. 

The motor is a barbecue rotisserie motor.  $33 from Bunnings and perfect for the job.  I've made a few rods before but have always ended up with a sub-standard finish from trying to dry them without a rotisserie.  I'm kicking myself now after finding out how cheap and easy it is to make one.

steve

[Greg Burt]

I built my 1st rod in 1981 , I have bought all my rods retail since 1981 .

[Cam Foley]

Funny you should say that ,motor from BBQ rotisserie i was just at a mates place and they were doing a spit roast on a rotisserie  and the first thing i thought was,that little motor would be perfect.Nice one.

[MikeOsborn]

Nice work. would a couple of roller bearings be more suitable than the felt on the wood?

Microwave motors also work well

[Greg Burt]

'Modern Kiwis', spit roasts, microwaves, what ever happened to the HANGI!!!

[Nathan]

 Stephen don't worry how your rod comes out it'll be unique in knowing that you built it! I still have my first rod i built and it's still one of my favorites even with the figer marks!

[Stephen Polzin]

Mike, the motor only spins it at 2 rpm, so realistically putting rollers there would be overkill.  as it is it spins on the felt very easily.

[Jay Burgess]

Stephen, did you get my PM?

[Stephen Polzin]

yeah Jay, got your pm, I'll try to write down what I did when I get a chance,  but if you start with a bbq rotisserie motor and some pine you'll be on the right track