"loring" > wrote in message
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> Hi,
> Sounds like you found some nice parts to make up your grill roaster.
> I mounted the roaster on 1/2" allthread with nuts and washers to stop
> the slide issue. I have used mine asbout 10 times now and am very
> happy. I changed from a 3 rpm "stock" rotisserie motor to a 13 rmp
> motor. I am starting to think 13 or so to be the minimum rpm. With
> the 3 rpm motor I would notice a few beans with small burn holes. That
> problem is gone and the roasts seem much more even with the 13 rpm
> motor. Thanks BuzzRoaster, I like the product.
>
> Loring

Thanks Loring,

I've addressed the issue of the drum rod connectors by fabricating fittings
that bolt to the drum ends from the inside with two lock washers. If you
want to see a few pics I'll post them in alt.binaries.coffee

--Terry