[Spit-Project] How about some discussion?

[Johnna Holloway]

Take a look at  http://www.spitjack.com/  as they carry spits that can roast
a pig or lamb. They also provide some very good details as to set-ups 
that could be
fashioned at home if you have the tools, forge, money, etc. The War is 
just a week away
so time may be a factor too.

Do you want a period set-up or a modern one? That's another factor too.

How big a pig is also the question as larger animals need sturdier 
equipment?

Roasting a chicken (single) requires something less than what one needs 
to roast
a 25 pound turkey. A 125 pound dressed hog requires a more substantial 
set-up than a lamb.

One thing you can do is check the archives for this list and read 
through past conversations
about pigs and suchlike.
http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/spit-project-ansteorra.org/
List archives can even be searched.

Plans and photos of equipment that has been created or purchased can be 
seen at the Yahoo site
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Medieval-Open-Fire-Cooking/

You can search the photos section there or check the files and messages.

Hope this helps

Johnnae


Fergus Redmead wrote:
> looking to make a spit to roast a pig or leg of lamb over an open fire at pennsic.
> i am not sure on materials.
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