LAZY SUSAN ASSEMBLY

Jump to Lazy Susan Bearings Written instructions for assembly

Parts: Top, lazy susan, base and screws.

All holes are pre-drilled, including an access hole in the base.

Fasten the lazy susan to the base plate with screws using the pre-drilled holes. Don't forget to line up the access hole with the 3/4" hole in the lazy susan.

Invert the base on the top (so the finished lazy susan assembly will be upside-down). Rotate the screw holes to line up with the access hole (shown in insert). Assemble the screws through the access hole into the base.

Using a magnetic screwdriver is helpful in assembling the lazy susan turntable.

How to assemble your Lazy Susan Turntable Bearings to your Project

Standard 3", 4", 9" & 12" sizes	9" and 12" sizes
Lazy Susan Assembly in Pictures
Make a trial assembly to determine screw length needed to avoid contact with the opposite surface. A) Use the smallest holes in the bearing as a template to mark turntable for blind fastening. Drill these holes for self-tapping sheet metal screws. For 3", 4", and 6" bearing sizes use #6 screws and drill 5/32" holes For 9" and 12" bearings use #8 screws and drill 3/16" holes B) (Optional) Lubricate bearing balls with oil or grease (depending on freedom of rotating action wanted). This will help with noise reduction. C) Mount bearing on base with wood screws of satisfactory length. D) Attach turntable to mounted bearing with self-tapping screws.	Determine the correct length of screws for the turntable and base thickness. A) Lay the bearing on the turntable and mark location of holes through the large access holes. B) Position the bearing on the base plate and mark the holes; also mark the access hole. C) Remove the bearing to prevent contamination from sawdust and predrill all holes. Drill the access holes in your base plate. D) Assemble bearing to base plate. E) Assemble screws though the access holes to the turntable plate. ALTERNATIVE is to use speed nuts on the bearing and assemble the top turntable plate with #10 flat head screws (don't forget to countersink)
Other fastening methods include: hot melt glue, pop rivets, double back foam tape, and rubber bumper feet.	Shipping Precautions: Dropping an assembled lazy susan during transit may create forces that damage the bearing. Proper packaging is a must!
Caution: SAWDUST IS BAD. Protect balls and races from sawdust, dirt, paint, etc. Should the bearing become "rough" from dirty races, flush thoroughly with hot soapy water, rinse, oven dry and re-oil.