I am planning to custom build a smoker to enable me to handle ribs for large events. The last four years I have been kept busy bbqing large amounts of chicken for fund raisers. Now I have been asked to include ribs for some events. I have a 15 ft long stainless vat from a cheesehouse that I want to convert to a smoker. I would like to put a rotisserie unit in it but I have no idea where to begin looking for something like that. I will fabricate the smoker to fit the rotisserie but does anyone know where I can shop for the rotisserie?

Thanks,
Chickenhalves

A friend of mine found a transmission from a used machine and tool place. With an electric motor driving a belt to the transmission, another belt drives the rotisserie. The transmission has 6 speeds, though my friend normally only uses 2 of the 6. I don’t recall the exact speed of rotation, but would guess about 5 turns a minute when roasting a whole pig.

Be sure to post some pictures as you start building.

Eric D

Thanks Eric,

I will put some pictures up when I begin to build it. What I am looking for is the actual rotisserie. I know how I am going to drive it. I have a hog roaster with a geared down spit. About 1 turn every minute. I plan to turn this the same way. What I am now looking for is stainless shelves for the meat. The inside of the unit. Like a 4 or 5 tray unit. If I am unable to locate one I may not build one but instead look at a commercial unit.
Thanks for the input,

Chickenhalves

Hi Chickenhaves,

Sorry man, I have no idea where to find the shelves you are looking for. I hoped that someone else here would have some ideas. Do you need to have the shelves removable. Will they be used to to serve the meat?

Eric D

Hey Eric

No they will only be used to cook the meat. Something large enough for hogs but removeable would be very handy for cleaning.

Chickenhalves