How to Build a Car Body Rotisserie

Introduction

A car body rotisserie is a device used to rotate a car body for painting, repairs, or other work. It can be a valuable tool for any car enthusiast or professional mechanic, and it can be built relatively easily with a few basic tools and materials.

Materials

• 4×4 steel tubing (12 feet)
• 2×4 steel tubing (8 feet)
• 1/2-inch steel plate (4 feet)
• 1/2-inch bolts (8)
• 1/2-inch nuts (8)
• 1/2-inch washers (16)
• 1/4-inch steel plate (2 feet)
• 1/4-inch bolts (4)
• 1/4-inch nuts (4)
• 1/4-inch washers (8)
• 3/8-inch steel plate (2 feet)
• 3/8-inch bolts (2)
• 3/8-inch nuts (2)
• 3/8-inch washers (4)
• 1/2-inch steel rod (4 feet)
• 1/2-inch steel bearings (4)
• 1/2-inch steel washers (8)
• 1/2-inch steel nuts (8)
• 1/2-inch steel cotter pins (4)
• 2-inch steel pipe (2 feet)
• 2-inch steel flange (2)
• 2-inch steel bolts (4)
• 2-inch steel nuts (4)
• 2-inch steel washers (8)
• 1/2-inch steel cable (10 feet)
• 1/2-inch steel clamps (2)
• Welders
• Grinder
• Drill
• Measuring tape
• Level
• Safety glasses

Instructions

1. Cut the 4×4 steel tubing into two 6-foot pieces and two 4-foot pieces. These will form the main frame of the rotisserie.
2. Cut the 2×4 steel tubing into two 4-foot pieces and two 2-foot pieces. These will form the cross braces for the frame.
3. Weld the 4×4 steel tubing together to form a square frame. The 6-foot pieces should be on the sides and the 4-foot pieces should be on the front and back.
4. Weld the 2×4 steel tubing to the inside of the frame to form cross braces. The 4-foot pieces should be welded to the front and back of the frame, and the 2-foot pieces should be welded to the sides.
5. Cut the 1/2-inch steel plate into two 2-foot by 4-foot pieces. These will form the mounting plates for the car body.
6. Drill four 1/2-inch holes in each mounting plate, evenly spaced around the perimeter.
7. Weld the mounting plates to the top of the frame, one on each side.
8. Cut the 1/4-inch steel plate into two 1-foot by 2-foot pieces. These will form the supports for the car body.
9. Drill two 1/4-inch holes in each support plate, one on each end.
10. Weld the support plates to the underside of the mounting plates, one on each side.
11. Cut the 3/8-inch steel plate into two 1-foot by 2-foot pieces. These will form the stops for the car body.
12. Drill two 3/8-inch holes in each stop plate, one on each end.
13. Weld the stop plates to the support plates, one on each side.
14. Cut the 1/2-inch steel rod into four 1-foot pieces. These will form the axles for the car body.
15. Drill a 1/2-inch hole in each end of each axle.
16. Insert a 1/2-inch steel bearing into each hole in each axle.
17. Place a 1/2-inch steel washer on each end of each axle, and then insert a 1/2-inch steel nut onto each end.
18. Tighten the nuts until the bearings are snug, but not too tight.
19. Insert a cotter pin into each nut to prevent it from loosening.
20. Place the axles onto the support plates, and then weld them in place.
21. Cut the 2-inch steel pipe into two