Rotisserie tube size and thickness

[ls173camaro]

I'm going to build a simple fixed height rotisserie. Was thinking of using 3 inch square tubing that is 3/16'' hick. Is this over kill? Can I get away 2.5 inch tubing and/or 1/8 thick? Or 3 inch that is an 1/8'' thick or 2.5 thats 3/16'' thick. Thanks Bill

[TT302Z28]

I would use the heavy wall receiver tubing. Inner and outer can be gotten at wholesale steel locations that sell to the public such as Blue Collar Supply in Sacramento, CA.

[grenade inspector]

Bill,

A lot will depend on the design of the rotisserie, not to sound like a smart ass, but you can (and I have seen them) make a rotisserie out of pine 2x4s, its all in the structural design so you might want to decide on that and enlighten us so that you get a more sound and valid answer.

[ls173camaro]

Tom,

No problem. Thinking of using the design of the Roto 2000. Looks not to be to complicated for me to build. Sorry I dont know how to post links. Let me know what you think. Thanks Bill

[astroracer]

Bill,
Check this out. http://www.autobody101.com/content/auto-body-rotisserie-plans/
I've had these on file for a while now. All of the stock sizes are listed and they even give you a castor site.
Mark

[grenade inspector]

Bill, they use 3/16 on there rotisserie, I would think with 3 inch box and 3/16 walls you'd be fine, I wouldn't try to push it and save weight or cost though. do you have much welding experience? that's not the project to find out you have a bad weld on.

[grenade inspector]

Bill, might want to check this thread out: clicky (https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?81887-Home-Made-Car-Dolly&p=824208#post824208)