We get asked all the time for either extra long or large custom spit rods. These are people looking to grill over fire pits or for rotisserie cooking whole hogs. The only thing we can really recommend is finding some 304 stainless steel rod stock.
Rod stock is readily available either from a local machine shop or online. It can be used as is or it can be modified by a local machine shop. The simplest (and cheapest) way to go about it would be to find hardware that would fit the rod stock though.
Here are some links to the large custom spit rod stock that can be ordered. It is up to 72 inch lengths and up to 1 1/2 inch widths that we found on Amazon
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You will also need to keep in mind that you may need custom-made spit or meat forks and spit rod bearing.
We sell large spit forks that will fit up to a 3/4 inch diameter rod outside of that, the largest diameter forks we have found (shown below) are 1 inch and also a 1 inch diameter bearing.
![Pillow Block Bearing; Fits Grasshopper 122044 [230-437]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51OztnuyTLL._SL160_.jpg)
You will also need some sort of drive mechanism for the motor. Like gears a chain or belt or even a drill like this guy.
There are a lot of youtube videos with home-made rotisseries. These should give you some ideas on how to finish your project. I hope this article helps you on your grilling mission. We always love to see our customers custom projects.
If you are looking to rotisserie cook a large animal. You would be better served by purchasing or renting a rotisserie that can handle the weight. For a successful cook I can not stress this enough.
If you are dead set on building your own start with the motor. Then the drive hardware before looking at large custom spit rods. Your drive setup may determine what rod you will need. Finally see if there is hardware that will fit that size rod. You may need to have it custom-made.
Mike
aka Sultan of Sizzle
I have been blogging about and selling grilling tool for over 12 years. A Certified Food Safety Professional, KCBS member, award winning writer and have over 10 years experience in the food service industry.
“I have experienced some of the best food this country has to offer and nothing is better than the food that comes off my own grill!”
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HI, I AM LOOKING FOR 3/4″SPIT RODS THAT ARE 60″ LONG WITH A HANDEL. ALSO LOOKING FOR A GEAR TO GO ON ROD FOR A CHAIN ASSEMBLY. THANKS IN ADVANCE.