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MATERIALS &

Hardware

Get more out of your shop with this handy piece of hardware.

Getting the most out of the limited space in a shop or simply making it easier to accomplish a task is something just about every woodworker needs. A handy solution to some of these problems is an ordinary lazy Susan, like the one used in the finishing turntable above.

Since a lazy Susan moves quite freely with little to no resistance,

LAZY SUSAN STYLES

a push with your finger provides all the effort necessary to move even heavy objects. This way, you can work in a small area and still have easy access to all parts of a project. Plus, it's the perfect way to get more out of a hardware storage cabinet or assembly table. You can even use one inside a cabinet to make better use of the space.

A Wide Variety. Before you can use a lazy Susan (or turntable) on a project, you'll need to pick one to suit the task at hand. And as you can see in the photos below and at the top of the opposite page, lazy Susans come in a wide range of styles, sizes, and materials. So you won't have any trouble finding one to meet just about any need.

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— Heavy-duty swivel moves smoothly yet holds its position once set

Attached with epoxy or silicon sealer, plastic versions are best for light-duty use

Even this 3"-square zinc-plated model will support up to 200 lbs.

The machined aluminum design of this large diameter turntable provides smooth, quiet movement for loads up to 330 lbs.

Made to suit a wide range of needs, this 9"-dia. lazy Susan will support up to 750 lbs. (photo above)

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