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Step 4Attach the skewer mounts
The parabolic mirror you have created has a focal distance of 18", but the sides are only 12" wide. I designed it this way (It could have just as easily been made with sides 18" wide) so it wouldn't be so big. Therefore, you need a way of holding your skewer 6" away from the top edge of each side.
I did this with a couple pieces of 1/2" plywood cut to about 12" x 3/4", but you can use any material you have available. Screw these pieces to the center of each side so they stick out a little over 6" to hold the skewer. If you want you can make them pivot so they can fold out of the way when not in use.
Make a notch in the end of one skewer holder, and drill a hole in the end of the other. The sharpened end of the skewer will stick into the hole. The other end of the skewer will rest in the notch.
Now you are completely assembled and ready to cook.
I did this with a couple pieces of 1/2" plywood cut to about 12" x 3/4", but you can use any material you have available. Screw these pieces to the center of each side so they stick out a little over 6" to hold the skewer. If you want you can make them pivot so they can fold out of the way when not in use.
Make a notch in the end of one skewer holder, and drill a hole in the end of the other. The sharpened end of the skewer will stick into the hole. The other end of the skewer will rest in the notch.
Now you are completely assembled and ready to cook.
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