psilvers Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 I have been making some heavy jigs for saltwater (up to 8 oz) and I need to get a rotisserie motor so that I can turn the lures and avoid drips. Which motor would you guys recommend? I am looking for something mid-range - not a professional rotisserie motor, but something under $100. Thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Go to Walmart and they will be in the section where they sell their grills. Can get them under $30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 The problem with that is that I want to be able to turn 10 lbs of jigs at a time. Some of the motors can't handle that. I was looking at different reviews and noticed that some folks were complaining about the motor burning out when they tried to turn a couple of chickens. Thanks for the tip, though. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 There is always the windshield wiper motor. You will have to sort out a power supply or use a car battery or even a charger capable of delivering 5 Amperes. You will have to gear it to slow it down, but this is easy to do with bicycle sprockets. You would be able to turn half a pig with this setup. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Your are correct about the Walmart motors not handling 10 lbs, they will only handle 7 lbs. I have a lure turner for crankbaits with one those motors and it turns 26 baits at one time but the weight is under 7 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsaw Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) AC gear motor These seem more up to the task http://www.mcmaster.com/#6142K43 http://www.mcmaster.com/#6142K44 I would suggest that you support the main shaft with 2 bearings or bushings and mount the motor to the side and drive it with a small chain and sprockets or a cogged belt and pulleys. Here's a set-up that I made for my rod wrapper. The smaller motor to the left is a gear motor with a double o-ring pulley to drive the chuck when I apply the thread finish after wrapping the guides. I take off the v-belt which is for wrapping (diven by a higher RPM motor) and slip on the o-ring belts which are for drying (driven by the AC gear motor) It doesn't have to be too fancy, I got carried away with mine! You probably can make a set-up using wood Edited October 31, 2011 by sdsaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsaw Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 You can use a pair of these flanged bearings with a 3/8" ID http://www.mcmaster....earings/=eqej5z ...or two of these http://www.mcmaster....earings/=eqem4f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks for the input. I think I have found one to start with - a Master Forge rotisserie unit available from Lowe's. I just want something that has a substantial rating - I will be turning several pounds of jigs - and will last a reasonable amount of time. I like the other electric motors, but that may be a winter project. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 WHOOOPS!!! Correction - I just saw a really critical review of some of the Master Forge stuff. It turns out that it is Lowe'sbrand that is made in China. Supposed to be decent bang for the buck - but flimsy. The good reviews that I saw were on the Lowe's site. Back to the drawing board!! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsaw Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 The base mounted ones from Mcmaster Carr are made in the USA. http://www.rex-engineering.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks for the info sdsaw. I will look at those for some longer term solutions, I just wanted something that was quick and easy. I wound up going to Sears and buying a rotisserie motor and spit that was 50% off. I figure at that price, I couldn't go wrong. I am pretty sure that it will handle a decent load (up to 10 lbs). It will solve the problem - at least in the short term. I will look in to those motors for a longer term ( and a higher load capacity). Thanks that was some great info!!!! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsaw Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 If I were to make a suggestion, try to balance the load so one side of the load is not heavier than the other. Equal over the full revolution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psilvers Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks for all the help sdsaw. I probably will get back in touch with over the winter to pick your brains. I do know that the loads have to be balanced, especially when dealing with the big boys! It will be a week or so before I get this up and running. I am trying to fininish a project at work and that eats up a lot of time. I will keep you posted on how the motor does. Thanks again for all the help. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
