I have an older rotisserie that fits my ancient Warm Morning gas grill. I checked the spit length and it's long enough to work on my new Genesis II 3-burner grill. I like this rotisserie -- it's got a counterweight and insulated handle, it works good, is fairly quiet ... and it's paid for.
Only problem is the spit is a 3/8" square rod, and the Genesis looks like it is set up to accept a 1/4" spit. I see the spit for the official Weber rotisserie is turned to a smaller diameter where the spit lays on the grill body.
Okay, so is it realistic to modify the rotisserie to fit the Genesis or vice versa? One solution I can see is to turn down the spit diameter. Or I can see enlarging the slots in the grill body to accept the spit as-is (although messing with my new Weber makes me cringe a bit). What you suggest, and how would you go about doing it?
Or should I just pay the money and get a new rotisserie? I can't say I like the Weber one for lack of a counter weight and lack of an insulated handle. I see there is an after market alternative on Amazon for about the same $$ that has these features.
I know some of you fine gents might be wondering about how I might get this done. I'm not a machinist, but I have plenty of tools for general farm/house maintenance, rough carpentry, and fine woodworking and I know how to use 'em. And there are also several talented guys who run a metal shop in town. They will sometimes do "honey do's" for a modest price if I ask nicely. It works even better if I give them beer or cookies too.
Only problem is the spit is a 3/8" square rod, and the Genesis looks like it is set up to accept a 1/4" spit. I see the spit for the official Weber rotisserie is turned to a smaller diameter where the spit lays on the grill body.
Okay, so is it realistic to modify the rotisserie to fit the Genesis or vice versa? One solution I can see is to turn down the spit diameter. Or I can see enlarging the slots in the grill body to accept the spit as-is (although messing with my new Weber makes me cringe a bit). What you suggest, and how would you go about doing it?
Or should I just pay the money and get a new rotisserie? I can't say I like the Weber one for lack of a counter weight and lack of an insulated handle. I see there is an after market alternative on Amazon for about the same $$ that has these features.
I know some of you fine gents might be wondering about how I might get this done. I'm not a machinist, but I have plenty of tools for general farm/house maintenance, rough carpentry, and fine woodworking and I know how to use 'em. And there are also several talented guys who run a metal shop in town. They will sometimes do "honey do's" for a modest price if I ask nicely. It works even better if I give them beer or cookies too.
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