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Weber 22" rotisserie ring size

Started by jordan1082, May 10, 2018, 01:43:36 AM

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jordan1082

Hi,

can someone tell me the 22" rotisserie ring height and the distance between the spit rod hole and the upper edge?
I'd like to build one by myself.

Thank you

addicted-to-smoke

Jordan, welcome to WKC.

Here's what I came up with, for my older style (with support tabs) ring. The newer style Weber ring, or the Onlyfire ring, or the Cajun Bandit ring, could be different.

The center of that hole is 1" from the lip and 5/8" diameter. And then drill your motor bracket holes just below that line, as appropriate for your bracket.
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addicted-to-smoke

And I'm seeing 6 1/4" total ring height, although a good 1/2" or so of that sits down into the bowl from the support tabs mine has. I would think anything from about 5" to 7" would be fine.
It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

jordan1082

Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on May 10, 2018, 07:14:46 AM
And I'm seeing 6 1/4" total ring height, although a good 1/2" or so of that sits down into the bowl from the support tabs mine has. I would think anything from about 5" to 7" would be fine.

Thanks a lot.

I started with a 55 gallons barrel "prototype". Total ring height is 9 1/2" and center hole to lip is 2". The spit results 2 1/4" higher. So far it seems to work, but I can't get a crispy skinned chicken. Do you think I can get a better result by shortening the ring?

Thanks

HoosierKettle

The skin should be tender and maybe a little crispy I don't recall my rotisserie chickens as being extra crispy. Maybe it's just me.


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addicted-to-smoke

I'm not a skin eater, so have never explored that by any method. I know you need heat and more grease than water vapor on the skin. Folks brine to dry out the skin for example.

I just don't know if a few inches closer to rotating heat would make a big difference?
It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

hawgheaven

If it were me, I'd just go buy one. Less work, and it fits. I have one and it is the bomb... 8)
Multiple kettles and WSM's. I am not a collector, just a gatherer... and a sick bastard.

Schaefd2


Quote from: jordan1082 on May 11, 2018, 01:48:22 AM
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on May 10, 2018, 07:14:46 AM
And I'm seeing 6 1/4" total ring height, although a good 1/2" or so of that sits down into the bowl from the support tabs mine has. I would think anything from about 5" to 7" would be fine.

Thanks a lot.

I started with a 55 gallons barrel "prototype". Total ring height is 9 1/2" and center hole to lip is 2". The spit results 2 1/4" higher. So far it seems to work, but I can't get a crispy skinned chicken. Do you think I can get a better result by shortening the ring?

Thanks
I struggled with leathery skin recently and the guys here mentioned I should add salt to my rub. But I think the salt helped dry up and tenderize the skin allowing it to be crispy.  I also made sure to cook around 400f. That fixed my problem.


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glend123

There are a lot of different reasons for skin not being crispy
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Mike in Roseville

Get a Cajun Bandit. You'll thank me later ;)