How to Make a Lazy Susan with Natural Edge - Wood Turn Table
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
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In this woodworking project, I show you how to make a Lazy Susan with a Natural Edge.
Wooden kitchen and cooking accessories have been popular for a long time and continue to be so even today. In this DIY turn table video we make a Lazy Susan sliced from a log and leave it with a natural edge.
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Bought a package for rotation of the plates for a couple of years ago but have not figured out how they should be mounted. Now you have shown. Many thanks.
Thank you for commenting on that, I was hoping I was clear enough on that point .... appreciate your time :)
Colin
I like how you drilled through the base in order to fasten the top turntable. Awesome!
Don’t normally watch this kind of project. Feel inspired. Thanks for your time. Wonderful!
The right tools makes these projects so much easier
This is a pretty nice look'n Christmas tree stand
lol ... yeah, I think you are right, with the bark on it and all ...hmmm, now maybe you have given me a new idea for something ;-)
that's good to hear, always good to help with an idea
I have a few log slices and this is perfect for them. Various log sizes can also create a dessert tier last susan. Cool idea, thank you.
Maybe you could share some pics on woodworkweb with us, be nice to have a look at them
You are the man Colin. Really enjoy your videos. I have learned much. Thanks.
Great job Colin,the natural edge makes it look even better..
cheers Mick!!!
Thanks Mick, yeah I am liking the natural edge piece for something a bit different
Nice little project and well explained.
Thanks
James
How long was it before the log slice split? I have started using a product called Wood Juice (cheaper version of Pentacryl), which expels and replaces the water and hence no cracking. I enjoy your vdeoes and learn a lot. Thanks
That is so good! Not sure I can find the spinner unit but I will see what I can use instead if I can't find one. Great video thank you...
Gordon Mitchell I believe the spinners are somewhat available .... I guess depending on where you live, but check the internet, I'm sure you will find a close by source
Thank you I will. I have a log earmarked for the project so this should be fun!
Another great project Colin. Thank you for sharing so much with the woodworking community.
Derek
Thanks for you comments Derek
colin, ty so much, i,m starting wood work, and i like it, by the way, i,m 62.
Dad Ojeda good for you for starting woodworking, it's is never too late to do something you enjoy doing ... well done!!
amen 2 that
should i buy a 10'' or 12'' miter saw, what,s ur opinion.
Dad Ojeda Wow, that's really hard for me to answer. I guess simply to say 12" if you have lots of money to spend on tools and blades, or if you need longer cuts. If you want to share some of your cross cut blades with a 10" table saw and you don't need quite as long a cut, this one will also do a great job for you.
If you haven't seen my video on this topic, this might help you too ... Beginners #9 Using a Sliding Mitre Saw a woodworkweb com video
Colin
i think i,ll buy a 10'', ty so much my friend.
Nice project Colin and it is different. Thanks,
Roland
Thanks Roland ... how are you doing these days? recuping OK
Yes feeling much better. I'll be able to play in the shop soon. Thanks for asking Colin
,Roland
GREAT USE OF NATURAL WASTE I HAVE LOADS OF FALLEN TREES I TURN INTO CANDLE HOLDERS ETC .LEARNT SOMETHING NEW TODAY SO WELL PLEASED
STEVE LOADER Hi Steve, thanks for commenting, sounds like you have some cool woodworking projects ahead of you :)
Colin
Do You Have A Video Showing Your Wood Candleholder Skills? Would Love To See -From Either Of You!!! You🙂
Again brilliant
Thank You Lee !
Exelence need praise
Beautiful
+AussieAustralianAim Aussie-Global Thanks for commenting
I'd love to know how well the bark held up over time. I'm working on a similar project with white oak where I'd like to leave the bark on, but I'm afraid it'll come off in a year or two. Most people obviously remove the bark when doing "live edge" projects and I'm wondering what I can get away with.
Excellent video. Thank you.
Easy to follow.
What a beautiful lazy susan! I never thought of buying the mechanism and making one. The commercial ones are not pretty.
The one hole you made in the base, and rotated to attach mechanism to top wood piece was a great tip! I would have never thought of that.
My 3 questions are:
How long did you dry the wood before making this item?
Assuming it is best to cut wood log with chainsaw when still fresh not dry?
Will the bark peel off the log section after a while? How do you ensure it does not?
Many thanks!!!
+Lass-in Angeles The wood I got for this was from a dead, standing tree so the wood was very dry when I got it, and this wood is very dense which means it is less susceptible to splitting, which is a common problem with most woods when we try to do this. The wood needs to be dried very slowly and could take over a year, it is best to cut the slice, store it in a plastic bag and just open the bag to release the moisture once a month or so until the wood is stable .... and hope it doesn't crack.
I should have read this comment before posting my own question.
You answered it right here :-)
+WoodWorkWeb Thanks!! Very good advice. Now here is some from me. Instead of the Krylon spray, why not try this for a more robust finish:
1. Give this a good coat of Watco Danish Oil Neutral color. This will feed dry wood so it does not split, and remains conditioned. Let dry 3 days. Use this on the wood veneer strip too, so it does not peel or flake but stays conditioned and relaxed.
2. Thin out clean interior oil based Polyurethane with about 70-80% Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner. Give the wood disks 2 coats of this, including the bark, letting it penetrate deeply. 50% thinner is not enough! Must be very thin so you hardly see it on the wood. This will act as sealer against wood drying out, or water marks, or any type of stains. Plus, it might act like a glue layer between bark holding it firm around the base. I would use this rather than the Krylon over the bark.
3. Rub down top with wax and buff. This gives a natural appearance. This phase is optional.
I use Watco oil or boiled Linseed oil on all my wood to keep it conditioned. For exterior use, instead of PolyU, I thin out Spar Varnish instead which is highly UV resistant.
Hi, I discovered your videos recently, well you are a very very good constructor and I'm learning a lot from you. Sorry for my english, I'm writing from Italy.
salice59 Glad you found my videos, welcome. Your English is just fine, much better than my Italian :)
Neat project, everyone needs a lazy susan! Looked like you finished one side only, not worried about unequal wood movement causing warping etc?
Good observation Michael ... this wood was wee bit damper than I would have liked so going to watch it for a while to see if, or maybe a better choice of words .. how much it moves, it will be interesting to see what it does, I have not worked much with slices like this so anxious to see what it does .. if anything.
Try using a flap disc on your grinder. They are really good.
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for sharing, Great and very nice project,
How do you keep the bark from falling off later? Is it winter cut or is locust bark just naturally tenacious enough to last?
Hi Colin.
Thanks for the clip of this simple but elegant little project.
I cant help but think the top will split when the timber dries out.
Did you treat it with something to prevent that happening?
Cheers
Dave
Great project Colin, cool idea.
Thanks Carl
Great and very nice project, thanks for sharing.
Hi Francisco, thanks again for your commenting :)
simple yet cool....
Nice project, I think i will do it, thanks for sharing man.
Beatifully done. I would not use the wood laminate around the base and then paint it, Nor would it be safe to spray inside. But I love the end product.
This is one of the more productive videos on YT. Beautiful and well done tutorial. Thank you sir! Can you please make a video on how to put an image (from a photo or jpeg file) onto a flat piece of wood similar to the cross section you made for your lazy susan / turntable? Thanks again.
Francis Siegfried Thanks Francis, I have been asked to do a video putting the photo on wood, I will consider it, thanks
Gread colin!!! Keep doin your thing!!! Greetings from austria.
Hi Rami, thanks again for commenting :)
Thanks for the video. First I was wondering how that turn table is fitted to both sides as when attached to one side it will block access to the other. I like your approach of drilling a hole in MDF to pass the screw. NEXT, I was expecting you to drill FOUR holes for each of the screws!! At times like this, I remember Newton (allegedly) drilling two holes a big one for his cat and a small one for the kittens. Obviously(!?) kittens followed the cat through the big hole!! Thank you Newton and Thanks to you too :-)
Thanks for your comment ... loved the story of Newton :)
Thanks Buddy !!
Colin
Colin, great video, as usual....several skills shown as project progresses. Can u tell me where I might get the spinning mechanism? I want to also make a spinning platform for painting/finishing projects, as well as kitchen/dining type shown.
Don’t you have to let it dry? Before though screw on the mount and spare varnish ?
Very Beautiful
Many thanks
Neat project. Well done video.
Thanks Kris
Very nice! Thanks!
That Spray Or Varnish You Treated The Wood Slice With...Is It Safe To Place Food On It Or NO? Or Is There Another Way To Treat The Wood That Would Allow Food To Be Placed On It -Safely?
Also, Do You Need To Measure The Length Of The Nails To What Your Screwing It Down To...So, The Nails (Wood Nails I Suspect) Will Not Penetrate To Your Wood Lazy Susan Side. 🤔🥺 TYIA + TFS!!!
🙂
Cool idea Colin!
Chris
Thanks for taking a moment to comment Chris
Can the wood be fairly newly cut? I have some just one month old.
Love it. Great job!
Thanks so much for sharing....loved it and have a perfect idea for it.
Jennifer Pierce Perfect ! ... thanks for taking the time to comments :-)
Colin
is it just like a hot glue type glue on that veneer? Beautiful Lazy-Susan. Puts the one I purchased at the Farmers Market a while back.
and how old is that tree based on the rings?
Good project, nice idea
parabéns, sou do Brasil e admiro os seus trabalhos.
jeferson nasciemento Greetings to you in Brazil, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Great video well done
Nice project 👍
Was that just one coat of varnish?, I am making coasters from rustic wood, what kind of varnish would give the best high shine hard wearing finish?
cheers, I will give spay varnish a try :)
Thank you I can use this
Very nice
Thank you ..
CONGRATULATIONS FROM BRASIL
As always excellent job Colin. Three questions. The slab has beautiful close and even growth rings what species was it? How green was the log when you cut it? How do you minimise checking?
Wood should aways be thoroughly dry before coating it. It is a beautiful piece
Excellent video but....What is the spinning mechanism, what's it called, where to buy it?
I'm reading the comments to look for the same answer. Why no mention of where the mechanism was purchased?
Home depot carries it. It's called a lazy susan mechanism. I bought mine from amazon one time, but I have seen them at home depot near the drawer mechanisms.
Cool proooooooooject
Thanks for commenting
Great stuff!
Thanks Paul
Hi Colin....great job :) n u look great too:)...!!!.... m an interior designer.. Can I plz know what do we call this rotating metal plate that u put underneath this wooden plank.. and ..m from India.. if u can guide me regarding..any online store .. it ll b very helpfull..:)
Ruchi ka They are called by a few names and they are quite widely available but here is one link with a few different sizes
www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=44042&cat=1,250,43298,43316
Have huge old stump that my son wants to make table tops from. Stump is much wider than my chains saw. Tree company cut it crooked. I was thinking of buying an electric planer to even it out then get smooth surface before sanding. How deep can an electric planer cut safely? Sorry but don't see email to write.
What's the best way to preserve and seal the log? I have some big fresh oak tree logs that I'd like to cut and make some clocks out of, but I'm worried the bark will chip off and the slabs will crack as they dry up if I don't seal/preserve them right. Just a polyurethane?
no It's good that you are worried about those things because there are some things you can do. There is nothing you can do about the bark, if the tree was cut down in the winter it will retain the bark, if cut in the spring or summer the bark will fall off. (you may be able to glue it back on if it falls off)
in terms of the log cracking, again it depends on a few things. One of my more recent videos talks in more detail, but you are probably best to end seal the log and let it sit until the moisture content gets down around 12 - 14% at that point is should be safe to cut off some slices. Check out this video for more detail ... ruclips.net/video/J6Dwn6Ms1-s/видео.html
Hope this helps ..
WoodWorkWeb Why will it retain the bark if it was cut in the winter as opposed to spring/summer? I've already cut a couple slices and they look great (aside from having to sand the chainsaw-grooves out). The bark seems pretty strong on there so far...do you think it will definitely start breaking off over time, even if I slap some poly coats on it? Thanks for your response and all the help/info! Love your videos on routers. I'm new to woodworking but I think a router is my next tool. I want to try to make electric guitar bodies; even if they aren't fancy, just want them to hold pickups/hardware and plug in!
no Bark almost always, eventually falls off the wood when the the tree is cut in the spring and summer because the cambium layer, that very thin part of the tree that does the growing, is very active a full of moisture (sap) which when it dries there is little that allows it to adhere to the trunk.
If you have already cut some slices, no big deal, you may get lucky and the bark will stay on. At this point you have nothing to lose, try your poly idea ... it surely can't hurt, and who knows, maybe you can teach us old dogs some new tricks :) Let me know how it goes ...
Like the work
excelent all my support from Pucon Chile.
+Alejandro Ormeño Sanchez Thank you for your comments
good my friend 👍👍
How could I impregnated this beautiful slice without the drying process? Is it possible to do that by using Polyethylene glycol? Could you help me?
Greetings from Poland!
If it is thinner than the wood I used, that might work but sorry, I have not tried that.
Why didn't you attempt to flatten the log disk with a level and one of the sanders?
good job!
aj grafica Thanks AJ
I would like to know what's in that, "Ebony" jar, and how you made it. Is it paint, ebony stain, something else?
Jason McCabe I think that it's a mixture of vinegar and steel oxidation (rusty nails, wire wool) you mix together in a jar and leave it for a couple of weeks. this will bring out the tanning in the wood. works best oak and others with high tanning. I think!
Thinking outside the box, ehh?
I like idea.
JimE
lol ... well, workin' at it anyway :)
This would be great for Joints... XD
lol .. hadn't thought of that ... I think you might be right :-)
I am afraid that the wood will bend a little over time because the wood from the stern might still contain some water. How do you make sure the wood doesn't rot or bend?
I wondered if the round would bend, and it wasn't quite as dry as I would have liked, but so far it's still perfect, and we have had a long spell of hot dry weather, so ... keeping my fingers crossed :)
Otherwise, it will be a simple fix to take it off, do a bit or re-sanding some high spots and refasten.
Gotta love a belt sander for removing a lot of material quickly.
Thank you!!!
nice video, but you did not talk about the mechanism ?
mtmwood, you should get an oscillating belt sander like this!
Jerry Giesler You are correct ... and I have one now
I don't understand why you would put veneer on the base if you were going to paint it.
How do you dry the wood to prevent checking, cracking, etc.
+Merrill Johnson Very slowly ... in plastic bags and only open them once a month or so to let out the accumulated moisture on the inside of the bag. It often works but not always, depends on the wood sometimes too.
Great
Thank You!
What you can do with coke
2:53: Did you mean to burn the crap out of that wood with the sander? Or does that not matter?
I wish he had explained determining where to put holes on the bottom to screw into the top.
wow
how do you prevent it from cracking open later on?
This wood was a wee bit damper than I would have liked, but I haven't worked much with slices like this, the tree was already dead and was already cracking when they were lobbing off the the off-cuts, so ... really not sure what it is going to do over time. I expect more cracking, maybe a follow up video down the line to show what it does
good luck with it,the large heartwood area looks nice.I have some red elm that looks similar
mrlafayette1964 Yeah, thanks ... I might need that little bit of good luck too :) What did you or are going to do with that elm, I have never worked with this wood.
My Dad cut a limb off that was overhanging his road here in NC,old tree and big limb,almost all heartwood like the locust.I'm drying it in the round,gonna make a decorative box or two,turn a bowl and try the lazy susan.I've never used elm either but I like the grain and its a hardwood
mrlafayette1964 Making smaller things like boxes and bowls is probably ideal as most limbs have built in stresses that turn up when you start trying to cut them in to useable boards, so the smaller the better. Let me know how you make out with, am looking forward to seeing what this wood looks like when finished :)
how do you make sure it is level
SurfTheStreets01 You need to be fairly accurate with the chainsaw, otherwise a belt sander will clean up any parts that are un-even.
Dear WoodWorkWeb: I am trying to replicate your project but I am having an issue with the wood I am working with. I am finding that a few days after I have cut a slice of log, I am getting spit marks appearing and they are slowly getting bigger and travelling towards the centre of the wood piece. Any idea why this might be happening and what can be done to prevent it by any chance ? FYI I am living in Europe and I am using Olive and Pine tree trunks. I have experimented with both fresh cuts and aged wood and the same thing ends up happening...The log is fine but only up until I slice a piece does it begin to separate...- Cheers, Alex
Alex D Hi Alex, what you are experiencing is pretty normal, even my cut has some fine splits in it. What happens is this, the outer layers of wood often still retain moisture (sap) while the inner core is much drier (you can prove this by taking moisture meter readings). So what happens because the center is drier, after you cut it, it does not shrink very much. The out layers which are much wetter release moisture and as they do they begin to shrink around the inner lay which is more stable. What this does is make the outer layers crack as the they shrink because they need to move around the inner core.
Pine will be quite bad for this, Olive wood, I have never worked with. The harder the wood, the less this happens (normally) because the inner core is much broader.
Picking logs that have been cut down and left for years (like mine was) work best, but can still crack. There are a couple of things you could do. Slicing the round in to quarters with a bandsaw and letting it dry, then glue back together.
Let it dry and crack, normally, and use the cracks are part of the look of your turntable, or fill the cracks with a variety of epoxy products.
What is important is that the round is dry. If it is now, when you fasten it to the turntable and it shrinks after, it can buckle the turntable at worst, or it will simply stop rotating because it is binding.
Hope this helps Alex ... let me know if you need more ... maybe email me?
WoodWorkWeb Many thanks for your prompt reply...I sent you a message via yourFacebook page...
Muchas gracias sus ideas son fabulosas e ingeniosas el video tiene mucha cálida, me gustaría que pudiera subtitular al español ya que sus comentarios nos nutrirían mucho más 👍
Hello Moises, and thank you for your comments. We have many different people from all over the world watching these videos, Holland, Germany, Romania, Sweden, Spain, Chile, Argentina and so many more ... unfortunately it would be too hard to put subtitles for all of these. Hopefull RUclips may be able, at some time in the future, to be able to achieve this. That would be so excellent for our viewers.
Thank you again for your comments and for making suggestions, hopefully one day we could do this :)
Great to have you with us
Colin
Es una lástima que sea difícil para ti la traducción pero agradezco el conocimiento que compartes saludos amigo 1000 gracias✔️
Colin can you put that through the planer? Or will i lose the bark?
Right?
oonoooo
Don't forget that is end gain!
Trust me, no.
At best you will lose some bark...at worst the slice will split once it contacts the knives, thus lifting more of the slice into the knives...it's a chain reaction that lasts a fraction of a second and you essentially get an explosion of splintered wood pieces across your whole shop and yourself.
I recently made wt 25 of these out of Avocado wood for a wedding. I did run them through a planer worked really well. I did lose a little bark but not much. I was after a level board, and required very little sanding. The trick is to remove small amounts for material with each pass.
I'm starting in woodworking at home and school I'm just a novice
Could you make a video how to make a wooden cutting plate
Kyan De Dood Hello Kyan, I have this video ruclips.net/video/r4niOk6H9UY/видео.html But I am also going to be doing more on cutting boards later this fall.
Thanks for your suggestion :)
Good Videos, Nice idea, but it isn't MDF it is a dustplate
+Johannes Netter Sorry ... missing your comment, maybe you can re-phase?
I think he is saying the base isn't MDF is pressed particle board.
Every time I cut a donut like that, it cracks.
Congrats on keeping it whole.
Colin I don't want to seem as though I am picking fault but I am sure there is a safer way to start the chainsaw either on the floor or with the chain restrained from moving other than that enjoyed the video thanks
+Treblinka 1 : The Penal Camp Accidents happen even not running the teeth of the saw can cut through cloth and skin. If you want to be safe start in a stable way or wear the safety chaps that are available. Chain breaks are wonderful, as long as they work.
+Ann Dennis That was a death camp.
Treblinka 1 : The Penal Camp You are correct, but in 1942 the SS came in and started to convert it into a death camp. Either way you look at it, it had to horrible to try and to survive.
Treblinka 1 : The Penal Camp I stand corrected.
+Treblinka 1 : The Penal Camp The brake was already off. So this was not by the book.
Is that Acacia?
Robinia pseudoacacia. :)
Only one Black oak i know..... the Black Oak Arkansas !!hahahahahah
I expected you to break out a router sled. That would get it flat.
Only supposed to drop start a chainsaw from a lift bucket. Not trying to be a troll just looking out for your safety and people who are viewing your work. Nice work man!
Yes, I see that now ... thanks for commenting, safety always needs to be paramount .. thanks buddy :)
I liked this, but I think the choice of MDF for the base was a poor one. The likelihood of it being used around water is very high....whether it is a damp counter top or a spill on a table, the MDF simply will not survive long.
You can easily which out the MDF for the material the suits your environment best. Thanks for watching Larry.
Can you make a lazy Lydia?
If not I have one you can have!
Now off to find some logs!
>;o)
Go back to Skyrim.
the sound LOL
2:23
Belt sander is a bit loud ... sorry 'bout that :)
no i'm used to it cause I do alot of woodworking i just thought it sounded weird in fast forward
blastisawesome lol .. yes it does, some tools on fast forward sound like dental tools (we try to avoid those noices) ... thanks buddy for commenting, always nice when we can get a chuckle :)
Colin
. ARTIFICIAL HAS BECOME NORMAL
Taking a natural slab from a log and putting it upon artificial wood and covering them in artificial paints and stains- we have enough plastics, nylon, polyester... in our homes.
Natural is the healthier way. -Joseph