Building a Lazy Susan

Determining the origin of the Lazy Susan, both the term and the item, is quite a difficult proposition. However, constructing one to save time or space in your home is very simple and only requires a few basic tools and supplies. Here is what you'll need: a round board, a drill (you can use a screwdriver, but a drill makes the process a whole lot easier), a Lazy Susan bearing (this is what will do the turning), screws, and self-adhesive rubber matting.

If you so choose, you can purchase plywood and cut, sand, and finish it for your round board. If you do this, of course, you will need a few more materials.

To construct your Lazy Susan, place the round board, top-side down, on your work surface. After that, place the Lazy Susan bearing, also top-side down, on top of the round board.

Next, you will need to pre-drill holes in your round board. The model of Lazy Susan bearing you are using will determine how to do this. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the screws must be drilled through the smallest holes in the top of the Lazy Susan. Remember, the top of the Lazy Susan is the side that is flush with your round board.

Next, it is a good idea to apply self-adhesive felt or rubber matting to the bottom of the bearing to prevent it from scratching your table, counter, or cabinetry.

These are the instructions for building a one-tier Lazy Susan. Adding another shelf to it is as simple as gluing a post and another round board to the rotating board.