DIY Telescoping Round Tube

[redbeard]

Redbeard-
I like your idea but I am going to use pull-pins (detent) to raise/lower the spit up and down equally.

Ah, what you are doing makes perfect sense now. The first thing that popped into my head when I saw "stand" was one of those material rollers where unconstrained adjustment would be good.

[NRM]

Here is the progress from this weekend
I used the #4 copper wire b/c it was easy to clamp and with the aluminum I have I could not get it to clamp right.

Welded

Ended up being tighter than I wanted so I had to turn the inside tube down. I took it down ~.018"

The outer tube did warp slightly so the fit is a little loose, but it will work.

I also made some prongs to secure the meat to the spit

[NRM]

I finished the stands this past weekend and I think that they will work. My only concern is the width of the base, next time I will make it bigger and use larger tubing.

[undercut]

I finished the stands this past weekend and I think that they will work. My only concern is the width of the base, next time I will make it bigger and use larger tubing.

Nice project you've got there. I especially like the prongs. Making my mouth water ....

I learned a lot from this thread - including pickling metal. Always nice to see a project unfold and learn something. Cheers!

[NRM]

Thanks Undercut. I have not had a chance to do the pickling step yet and some sopts need it. I hope its not to late.

[undercut]

Thanks Undercut. I have not had a chance to do the pickling step yet and some sopts need it. I hope its not to late.

Somewhat off-topic ... did you change your avatar recently? Bloomin' big fish!

[redbeard]

I finished the stands this past weekend and I think that they will work. My only concern is the width of the base, next time I will make it bigger and use larger tubing.

Glad to see someone else who completes projects in the same time frame as I do. Good on ya mate!

Is that hand cranked or will it be motorized?

[NRM]

Red I would like to complete projects sooner but I only have Saturdays to work on my projects. It’s hand crank only if the motor quits. Here is a link to the whole setup: http://www.everlastgenerators.com/fo...li-Huli-Setup)

[Paul Moir]

There really is no "too late" with pickling. I've done welds that are several years old. I guess unless you get a crevice going, but that's easy to fix with a welder.

[NRM]

Paul the pickling will remove the black oxidation and surface rust correct?