I got an event grill from Sams for $250 on clearance. Because I only intend to use it 3-4 a year I came up with a way to get a few more uses out of it. All of the machined parts were done by my students. (my part time job)
I also figured a way to use my remote temp probe while the pig is rotating.

http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc82/za...mview=slideshow

yer students do nice work wit all them cool lookin tools in the shop


are there any plans on the drawin board for a guard on that biggas chain & sprocket ?

does the gearmotor have a emergency stop or reverse switch ?

are ya gonna do up some roastin for everybuddy who was in on the project ?

do i ask to many questions ?

No plans for Darwin awards, I'll put a cover on before the first cook.

The gear motor has no reverse. or E stop.

Plan on having a pig roast at the end of the semester.

I'm used to it.

That is a nice set up. Nice use of the machine shop to make the gearing.

Did you say hog cooker or DOG cooker? I'd use a little younger dog as the older ones get a bit tough. Nice job! Give your students an A! Can't wait to see the cooking results pictures. Please keep loose clothing away from that chain and motor so no one gets hurt and the E stop would be a great addition... just in case.

Hog... I mean DOG lover,
Sink

Thats a Peach Guy, very cool design!!

jim

Ditto on all the above comments!

A screwdriver jammed in the gears makes a great E-Switch! Or, you can buy here for only $12.95 http://www.grizzly.com/products/h8243 I've made use of some of their 220 paddle switches on my woodworking machinery.

Your students show a lot of talent - you should be proud of their accomplishment! Of course, a self-pat on the shoulder there for your excellent guidance! I'm envious of your tooling and equipment! The dog shot was disconcerting. Hope he doesn't try and jump in there when it's hot! Really nice of you to share this project - can't wait to see some cooking shots in progress!

Excellent job! mike

That's awesome! I've got the same grill that I use for my bbg festival business! Maybe I missed something-- but did you/students build the rotisserie?
Keep the unit undercover (inside) when not in use and you should get years out of the burners. One concern....roasting anything that throws off a lot of fat can be a problem with the design (like a big fire). Make sure you have a way to divert the fat and or catch it. (especially if someone's not watching over the process)
You're team can come to Atlanta anytime you like to do mods on my equipment.

Thanks for all the positive comments. I fully intend to cover the chain. Nothing stops a BBQ like a little kids finger getting cut off. Don't even get me started on what my buddy's may do.

Thanks for the grease fire info. I will make a deflector ASAP

I kinda was liking the suicide chain and sprocket, I guess if your going that route you might want to build a box around the whole grill so the little tykes don't burn there fingers touching the box
make sure when serving the little hellions there food they blow on it cause it's going to be hot

Aww I say do like I did when my kids were toddlers let them touch it it will be the last time they do................


having fun

jimbee

I like you Tubby..... Those soft little bas#$ards.

I am serious Guy when my little varmits were in diapers and would hang around the kitchen stove and oven I did like my mom did with me and my 4 brothers and sister I introduced them to heat, there 15 and 13 now and have not hovered over the stove since.

jim