Or in this case beating #10x32 rod into a rotisery motor (#10 is HD speek for the diamiter of the threded rod and x32 is the kind of thrid. Be careful when you buy nuts that the thred is the same as the rod (#10 comes in x32 and x24, doesn't mater which one you use; but, you have to use all the same kind (no mixing #10x32 rod with #10x24 nuts)).
You want to find a rod that will fit snugly in the hole when the rod is foled over on it self. Take your motor to HD and go find the threded rod section. Pick out rods 2 at a time (e.g.: 2 #10's) and see if you can fit both of them in the motor hole at the same time. Buy about 3' of this size.
Bending rod over on it self to fit snugly in the motor hole
You may find it nessisary to beat it into submission. Ok I cheeted and used a little anvil; but, a large rock will work just as well.
Finaly grab the rod just above where it come out of the motor hole and bend it over to about 45deg (we will bend it to final shape later)
Last update 08/29/03