I am not mechanically gifted. I reread your instructions and I think I’ve figured out that you have already answered my questions - I simply need to adapt to the different configuration. Your instructions could not be more clear and illustrative. However, some like me, need to pay closer attention and perhaps read through again to master the content. You very well might make DIYers out of all your fans. Thank you, Karen. Your postings are the highlight of my days.?

I would like to make a really big free standing turntable. Will the hardware include whatever is needed to attach the top part to a bottom support? I need to know how to go about attaching the two pieces. Thanks, Karen.

I hope someone hasn't written this idea before me but I didn't want to spend the time to read all the comments. Sometimes you may have a cupboard that is wider than it is deep. To make a lazy susan for that space you can cut a segment off the front of the circle and mount it far enough forward so it will turn and still be able to shut the door when the flat segment is forward. Also there are various sizes of bearings and if you use a larger one you will not have to keep the sides balanced as well. I hope this makes sense to you. I am not a blogger.

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Square bearings  You can get away with the smaller, square hardware for 95% of your Lazy Susan needs. These are what you would use when making a lazy susan for a cabinet.

The axial load carrying capacity of tapered roller bearings increases with the increasing geometric contact angle. Tapered Roller bearings are also available as Assembly units that can facilitate Face to Face or Back to Back mounting with the inclusion of Double Cups or Double Cones, used in conjunction with machined spacers to provide correct bearing preload and Bench End Play (BEP).

My name is Karen Bertelsen and I was a television host. In Canada. Which means in terms of notoriety and wealth, I was somewhere on par with the manager of a Sunset Tan in Wisconsin.

OK, I did just look on Amazon.ca, hoo boy, they sure do carry a whole bunch of 'em. NO, I'm not buying any to send out as gifts.

TIPI've tested a LOT of jigsaws. This Bosch jigsaw is the one I love and use myself. It's steady, more stable & turns with precision.

OK, I'm pretty sure I've figured out the whole lazy Susan thing, seems simple enough ...... but which are the MOST effective rubber snakes to throw? Rattlesnake, cobras, snakes in the grass? Inquiring minds want to know and are too lazy to look it up on Google.... or Amazon.ca

Could you just use the top from one of those decorator tables that have three legs and one throws a table cloth over....?

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When I first redid my kitchen done I didn't get ANY of the extras. You know, all those nice things that make your drawers and cupboards so nice? Yeah, I didn't splurge on any of those. So the first thing I did when my kitchen was made over was make some Lazy  Susans for my cabinets.

Round bearings Generally speaking the round ones are more expensive and bigger. They'll be more stable, especially if you decide you'd rather not screw the lazy susan into your cabinet. They're also a better choice for a stand alone unit for your counter or tabletop.

If you're on the hunt for a large, good quality Lazy Susan you're out of luck.  There are no sturdy Susans, lazy or otherwise to be found anywhere.

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That's great! I'm so glad you made them and did it so quickly! Usually if you don't do something right away, you don't end up doing it, lol. :) ~ karen!

There actually aren't any pop ups. But maybe you're referring to ads? If you actually cannot see the content then let me know. If you're bothered by ads, well that's how I make a living so unless you agree to give up part of your wages to have no ads it would seem we're at am impasse. ~ karen!

Hi, Karen, Ikea actually sells some pretty large turntables (respecting the Susans of the world) but they are certainly not as cheap and it is great to be able to make them just the right size.

Thanks so much. I just made two for my kitchen. I did 22” and followed your directions. So easy. I just love them. I’m only 5’ so I now can easily access things. You are a genius! Love your blog!

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I made a "D" shaped turntable. The flat part goes to the front so the door closes and the circle can be larger. I used cardboard as a template.

Continue to Content How to Make a Lazy Susan Yield: 1 lazy susan Aside from the money savings, making your own lazy susan gives you the advantage of being able to make it the exact size you want. Print Materials ½" sheet of MDF ($8.50) Lazy Susan hardware ($4-$9) 8 screws Paint Tools Jigsaw Drill Instructions Mark a circle on your MDF with pencil.Cut the circle out with a jigsaw.Prime and paint what will be the top portion of the Lazy Susan.Flip the circle over so you're working on the underside and find the centre. Mark it.Place your Lazy Susan hardware over the centre mark and screw it into place. You will be screwing only the part of the hardware that is in direct contact with the circle of MDF.Find the large circle on the hardware and mark it on the board underneath with a pencil. Drill a hole big enough for your screwdriver's head to fit through.Flip your Lazy Susan so it is right side up and place it where you want it to go (probably on a shelf.)Turn the Lazy Susan until your screwdriver access hole aligns with a hole on the hardware. Screw in a screw. Repeat this for all 4 screwing points on the hardware.You're done! Notes Circular lazy susan hardware is very similar and installed in a similar way.1, 2x4 sheet of MDF will get you 2, 22" Lazy Susans.Cost per Lazy Susan will be apx. $8 each. Recommended Products I'm an Amazon affiliate some I get a few cents when you buy something I've linked to. My Bosch Jigsaw 6" Lazy Susan hardware © Karen Bertelsen Category: How to (DIY) In case the pictures were a bit confusing (and it is confusing until you make your first one) let me know and I'll explain whatever you need to be cleared up.

Aside from the money savings, making your own lazy susan gives you the advantage of being able to make it the exact size you want.

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I might try this to make a double decker one. We have a cheap plastic one we keep spices on. they are short bottles, less than half the height of the cabinet. Problem is sometimes bottles hide in the middle. I would solve this by mounting a column in the center to attach the upper shelf to. You could make a nice boxy thing, but I think a 4x4 would work fine. Nothing heavy is going on top. A thinner material would be adequate, too, say 1/4" plywood. Might make it hard to reach the rear mounting screw hole, but I think 3 would be enough.

You did not show yourself with your head inside a cabinet with no clearance trying to find the screw hole in the hardware to drop the screw into...

You're going to learn how to make a lazy susan today. These spinning circles of efficiency are a quick & easy DIY project.

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A basic Tapered Roller bearing consists of two components - an internally angled raceway (Cup), and an externally angled inner ring with cage and rollers (Cone).Tapered roller bearings are designed to accommodate combined radial and axial loads simultaneously.

Another option for anyone not ready to commit. (Apartment renters, not decided on location yet). instead of screwing it to the cabinet floor, make a rectangle of plywood that is (almost0 the size of the cabinet floor and screw it to that.

Circular lazy susan hardware is very similar and installed in a similar way.1, 2x4 sheet of MDF will get you 2, 22" Lazy Susans.Cost per Lazy Susan will be apx. $8 each.

And that's all there is to it. I made 7 of these for my kitchen. The cost of each will be slightly less than $8 for you if you make smaller Lazy Susans.