The
clockwork SpitJack is the real deal.
Modeled after original "clockjack" designs (http://www.ballandball-us.com/spitjack.html) used
in Europe and colonial America, this charming, rustic machine gives an authentic
feel of what it must have been like when the fireplace was the home's main
cooking appliance. Although it takes more of an effort to operate (you must
rewind the clock spring every 17-25 minutes), has less of a cooking capacity,
makes more noise than the electric model (there is a little bell that rings to
warn you when the spin time is running down), and is more expensive,
we still consider it our favorite.
The 4C is a midsize model, larger
and more powerful than the standard. It has the advantage of being able to fit
in with a larger variety of fireplace sizes and configurations while still
offering some of the features (more power, longer run time) of the 6C. It also
has a distinctive hand-painted styling that sets it apart form all other
clockjacks.
SpitJack Clockwork Rotisserie 4C
package includes:
- 1 SpitJack Clockwork Rotisserie 4C
- 2 steel spits (30.5")
- 1 crank handle
- 1 tripod stand
- 2 sets of spit forks (for securing meat on the spits)
- BONUS - A pair of
SpitJack Premium Fireplace Gloves ($15.95 value)
Additional
accessories available for this model can be viewed by clicking here
Specifications:
- Capacity: Up to 20 lbs. on two spits.
- Power: Clockwork wind-up, 15-20 minute
charge (depending on load)
- Color: Black with hand painted gold
trim
- Weight: 16 lbs.
Features:
- Adjustable spits lets you vary
the angle of each spit (so that larger objects can be roasted simultaneously)
while not disturbing the rotation pattern.
- Portable - for use in remote
locations where electricity is unavailable.
- Warning bell that rings when
there is 3 minutes left on the charge.
- Solid cast iron construction
creates the heavy weight necessary to steady the unit when roasting larger
items.
- Carrying handle for easy
transport.
- Brass hardware for lasting
precision and durability
-
One year
limited warranty
Optional
Accessories:
We would certainly recommend something
to set under the cooking food to protect your hearth from the fats and juices
that will drip. You could use some tin foil (not really) or a baking pan or
cookie sheet and they will work. However if you want the convenience and ease of
integrated design (a good fit) and a nice handle to help adjust position and
transport the final product, consider one of our drip pans. They are a bit fancy
and pricey, but there is nothing else like them to do the job right.
The
stainless pan (above) has hand wrought hardware and a stainless pan. The
copper pan (left) is a genuine, heirloom quality, heavy-duty, hand-hammered
copper pan, rolled-edge, tin lined (so you can cook in it) with a hand wrought
handle and fastened with copper rivets.
You could also consider a
flat basket for cooking steaks and chops or one of our
triple spinning
spits for kabobs or small birds.
