Not gonna lie this really made me slap my forehead. I always choose the complicated route. I was trying to mount all of my components on a store bought round board with no marked center. I was going insane trying to figure out how to sync up all the circles. Dope, this guy made a square the size of the lazy suzan and used that center which is alltogether easier when you dont have lots of extra tools. This really helped me get where im going.
OMG! I just realized how many years old this video is...but best video I have found to make a turntable for my Christmas Tree Display! You really are da man!!! Super Nice
I appreciate you taking time out of your life each week to share this knowledge for free. If I didn't learn anything then I wouldn't keep watching or I would unsubscribe. Time is money and knowledge is priceless.
Thanks for the excellent video. Made one today. Quick and easy. Was going to buy one but looked like nothing but junk out there for what I need one for. Had the motor for years, only used it once with the grill. Should have used it more, the chicken turned out great. Simple to remove the motor if I ever want to use it with the grill.
You are seriously so awesome! I am displaying a gingerbread house in a month that will weigh roughly 35lbs and take up a 3'x3' space. I will use 1/2" plywood for the table it sits on and would like it to rotate. Would you suggest a certain motor that could handle a 50lb load? Would the table you built here still spin with 50lbs? Thank you for your help!
"utter disgust". haha! Love your work man. It is refreshing to find original, well made projects and videos nowadays. Thumbs Up. Others should learn that this is the way projects and videos are done.
i just browsed through and searched your videos for several minutes to try to find the bandsaw box and vase in the intro... do you have videos on those? I'm interested in the wood used for the box, and the method used to make the vase. Thanks!
I am mostly disgusted at the fact that anyone would actually be disgusted non sarcastically. Great video as usual, lovin the podcast, and love how you handle the haters! Keep it up man!
I think the motorized lazy suzan was an ingenious invention, and it was a great video. I think people are jealous of your subscribe button David, there's no other reason I can come up with for all the uncalled-for random acts of comment. Keep up the good work, keep on inspiring!
Wow! -some of the other comments are.............wow..lol i just tried end grain gluing for the first time this morning and im hooked..I kinda liked it..is tht strange? Lol good idea david.u always have great ideas when it comes to a business point of view. I must say where some pple get off daying some of the stuff.. "hiw about next time every 10 seconds pop up tht subscribe button..lol ibo ly have a cell ohone for my videos. So I cant do stuff like tht hence the saying: "I would if I could but I can't so I won't" Im gonna go make something now and do more endgrain glue ups. . Im hooked MAAAN!;)
If I'm making stuff for myself I tent to break the rules too, like just glue end grain joint, because it's mine, I'll be careful or not care if it breaks and it's a good test of things, but for anything I build for a customer I can't do it. Would've thrown a biscuit at least in there. Great idea with the project! I've been toying with the idea of producing videos and maybe if I do this will be something I use. Keep up the great work.
Great project. Do you mind if I add two unsolicited improvements? 1. Use a light to medium Velcro on the metal Lazy Susan to give some adhesion to different tops while allowing it to easily be swapped out. 2. Make the rotisserie motor easily removable and add wooden dowels on the underside of the tops to allow for custom turning by hand if you’re using it for crafting items such as adding glue or silicone on projects
Also makes a great display for your products at craft/maker fairs. Nice job. You could also throw a piece of fabric over it as long a the edges don't get in the way and catch on an edge of the base or something else.
Not that I'm anybody or that my opinion matters much to those who read it but a 15 second commercial in the midst of 6 + minutes of free content doesn't seam like that big of a deal to me especially when you consider that most people pay $60+ a month for cable and most any show that they watch has 3 to 6 minutes of commercials ever 6 to 7 minutes and honestly I always forget about the like and subscribe buttons unless they are mentioned. Just want to say I really enjoy your channel, Keep up the great content!
Great idea David! That rotisserie motor should be pretty powerful and be able to handle heavier objects. I totally didn't think about using this for videos at first. Something's wrong with me because I was thinking of some game where my drink would come back around to me. You don't need no stinkin edge banding :)
Hi, I have an application for use of a turntable like yours…..great job by the way….but I may not have electricity to plug in the rotisserie motor. I looked online and see that they actually make DC powered motors. Has anyone mentioned trying a battery operated motor?? Thanks, Jim !
Wow, taking a lot of heat about the subscribe button there, I watch all your videos and I thought, hmm good idea, because I always cut away from the last little section once the project is over. Good video, put the subscribe where ever you want (as I'm sure you will).
Any chance we can get a fixed link for the details on this project? I get a "not found" when clicking the link in the description. I was planning on making this for a college course and to display some of my sculptures.
Forgive me if this was already covered in the comments, but I can't seem to find it. Do you know the rpm of your motor? It seems to be an ideal speed for the display. I tore a motor out of an old coffee maker, but it's about 15 rpm and I'm thinking that would be a bit fast.
Hopefully this will help me rotate my black cat and toddler mannequin for sister's 50th in 2 weeks, Friday the 13th so it's a apparition party!! I'm supplying most of the decorations, some from my Halloween display. And I'm the Aussie distributor for deer motors so hopefully one of those will suffice!
If you get a motor, like the ones in microwaves, that reverse when the hit something that causes resistance, then it will go back and forth if you put the resistance pieces at both sides of the 180°
Super use of the motor. I picked up 3 of them during the fall when they were on sale and used one to make a similar photo display but not as nice as yours. There are lots of uses for those motors around the shop with a little imagination. How can you sleep at night or show your face in public after gluing end grain like that? I find it revolting lol
I don't see the problem with gluing the end grain the way you did for this particular project. It's not like you are going to be displaying a huge oak armoire on that Lazy Susan or something. That said it's an awesome quick little project that would be great for displaying your wares at a craft fair. I like it, thanks for sharing!
I'm just a bit confused, how do you attach the lazy Susan bearing to the motor? like I know the motor is under there but to me it looks like you just took the bearing and put it on a table and just screwed it into the table. What on the motor is it attaching to?
And I just saw all the other comments about your 15 subscribe plug.... I know I've wasted a lot of time on RUclips watching poorly made build videos. You make quality, well edited build videos and your weekly wrap up that I look forward to. 15 seconds of my life is a small price to pay for you to keep providing this channel to me. But I'm pretty new to the RUclips world, maybe in a few years I'll be more critical of you.
Russ Veinot Yep, but one of my most asked questions was the detail on how it was built. So instead of emailing everybody back I made a more detailed video. Plus my previous one was embarrassing. :)
Wow, that rotisserie motor is way more expensive than I anticipated! Awesome idea, though. Now that you have two of these devices, you can mount your camera vertically on one and point it at the other so that you will have panning, zooming, AND rotating camera effects!
Drunken Woodworker Good call. I'm an Arduino nerd like Bob at I Like To Make Stuff, though, so I'd use a stepper motor and programming to really over-complicate it :) Really dig your work and your style, keep it up!
I Like To Make Stuff I embrace the title and wear it as a badge of honor! Love your channel, Bob, it is the perfect blend of woodworking and technology.
I found that ball Lazy Suzan bearing online, and it's cheap. I'm not against cheap. Up to 1000lbs. capacity is says. Do you think a platform could be made to support a young dancer? I thinking for example to make a turntable platform for my daughter. She's less that 100lbs. The heaviest dancer would be around the same, but 150lbs. tops. I'd bet the bearing is fine, how about the motor, would it still turn the table? If no, any ideas on a stronger one?
I'm here to post my disgust. Since plywood has alternating grain, wouldn't roughly half of the material be edge grain? Is it really end grain if it's just 3/5?
I suggest having a green top and background and then putting on movie using blue/green screen effect and putting them on different backgrounds, this will appeal to photographers.
Hey David. How loud is that rotisserie motor? I purchased a different one after watching one of Izzy's videos, but the sucker is pretty noisy. Not good if you're displaying something in public. I'd love to get another one and wondering if the one you linked to would be quieter. Thanks.
Mike Clancey It's pretty quiet. The lazy susan bearing actually makes more noise than the motor. I would say it's quiet enough to not hear in a public setting.
Great video and cool way to display your projects, My only complaint was when you mentioned the BBQ rotisserie ..... It made me want BBQ chicken and I am out of propane
Glue on the end grain, you rebel. Love the way you have complete disregard for convention. Any reason the legs are so tall? Is the motor that thick? Been reading some of the comments about the big red subscribe button. I found you via another channel a while ago and I immediately subscribed because of the WWWR. I didn't mind the subscribe button. It was short and sweet. I just glad it wasn't a 2:30 World of Warcraft ad. Keep up the awesome work!
Hi I know I'm a little late to the party here but I'm looking to make a rotating base for a Christmas tree with a train underneath it. Your project here looks like just the ticket but I'm wondering if the rotisserie motor has enough torque to drive something as heavy as a Christmas tree. Now just for thoroughness sake it would be an artificial tree so it would be less heavy then a real Christmas tree. Let me know what you think if you have a second.
Can you please give me the name of the blade protector and its brand name or some specialty which you can describe? Which is shown at 1:11 minutes in yellow
Love the disgust comment in the friendly VO. More !!! Like this !!!
haha! Thanks Jimmy!
"You can post your disgust in the comments below" I actually laughed out loud! This is why I keep coming back. You are da man!
thanks!
I like that you include where to get the parts and recognition for other woodworker's work. Good on ya... thanks for sharing.
Cool project, I loved the super fast, homemade compass you used to trace the circle's path! Thanks for sharing!
Not gonna lie this really made me slap my forehead. I always choose the complicated route. I was trying to mount all of my components on a store bought round board with no marked center. I was going insane trying to figure out how to sync up all the circles. Dope, this guy made a square the size of the lazy suzan and used that center which is alltogether easier when you dont have lots of extra tools. This really helped me get where im going.
I've gotta get my boyfriend to do this for a old kitchen timer I have- thanks for the great inspiration!
OMG! I just realized how many years old this video is...but best video I have found to make a turntable for my Christmas Tree Display! You really are da man!!! Super Nice
David's Fearless gluing of unsupported end grain strikes a brazen audacious blow to past orthodoxy on the order of Picasso's Guernica. Bravo!
Andrew McGibbon haha! Thanks!
Tis' true
That was pretty cool. Never thought about using a rotisserie motor like that.
Another awesome video that did not cost me a thing. Thanks for all the cool videos, appreciate all the work you put into these. Aloha!
I appreciate you taking time out of your life each week to share this knowledge for free. If I didn't learn anything then I wouldn't keep watching or I would unsubscribe. Time is money and knowledge is priceless.
Thanks for the support!
No "end-grain glueing without reinforcement" outrage here. You sir are a rebel!
Good stuff!
Awesome Wood Things Fight the power!
Great idea, thank you for sharing it.
Thanks for the excellent video. Made one today. Quick and easy. Was going to buy one but looked like nothing but junk out there for what I need one for. Had the motor for years, only used it once with the grill. Should have used it more, the chicken turned out great. Simple to remove the motor if I ever want to use it with the grill.
That's a nice effect on the videos!
Very cool video. Thank you
Great project and great idea to use multiple tops, David.
Awesome!!! I´m so stoked about this channel you are truly amazing dude! Greetings from Austria!
"You can post your disgust in the comments bellow"
Dave you are a legend!
Very nice idea, David. I am putting this project on my "To Do List." Thanks for the idea and possibilities!
Ricky Walden Right on! Thanks!
Cool!!!! Very cool
Love the video. I do have a question how would you do this on a larger scale with a faster rotation?
Cool. Thanks for sharing this David.
J.D. Ransom Thanks!!
Been subscribed for a while now.
Great stuff! as always.
Thanks!
Thank you!
Very cool idea! I have to make one of these!
Rough Woodworker Thanks!
Cool project I can see using that at craft fair just to draw the eye to your booth. Thanks for sharing
Thanks, you made that look real easy. Thanks for the music as well.
stephen dickinson Thanks! I've been wanting to change the music but I fear everyone will want the congas.
Glue on end-grain. Les Nessman says, "Oh the humanity." Great project. I hope to build one soon.
I legit LOL'd at "You can post your utter disgust in the comments below". Great video, David!
Randy Allaway ha! Thanks!
Good video and great tip for drawing circle patterns.
The ShavingWood Workshop Thanks!
Great project. No disgust here, always been a believer in whatever works is acceptable.
Kelly Brown Yep! Thanks Kelly!
It was fun to compare this video to your 2013 Lazy Susan tutorial. You've come a long way man, good job!
dpw9475 Thanks man!!
I always enjoy your videos and i have learn 2 or 3 thinga from your channel. So thanks for your hard work and thanks sharing.
Carlos Jacob Thanks Carlos!
great idea
theds2003 Thanks!
Cool build video. It's one of those things that you don't notice it there until you brought attention to. Great idea to show off your work.
Thomas Musser Thanks!!
It did help me thank you
Another great video! Keep it up!
Thanks!
That was very interesting. Thanks. JimE
Nice video
Glue on the Endgrain! My Disgust will forever be posted in these comments. Just kidding. Great video as usual David.
Jacob Curry Ha! Thanks!
You are seriously so awesome! I am displaying a gingerbread house in a month that will weigh roughly 35lbs and take up a 3'x3' space. I will use 1/2" plywood for the table it sits on and would like it to rotate. Would you suggest a certain motor that could handle a 50lb load? Would the table you built here still spin with 50lbs? Thank you for your help!
Good educational content. Now lets get that gluebot sponsorship in ;)
Yes!
You should pause every 2 minutes and look into the camera and ask "have you subscribed yet?". Great build as usual!
Thanks man! I'd get a pretty good response if I did that. ;)
"utter disgust". haha! Love your work man. It is refreshing to find original, well made projects and videos nowadays. Thumbs Up. Others should learn that this is the way projects and videos are done.
I just watched your older version of this, you have come so far man!
i just browsed through and searched your videos for several minutes to try to find the bandsaw box and vase in the intro... do you have videos on those? I'm interested in the wood used for the box, and the method used to make the vase. Thanks!
I am mostly disgusted at the fact that anyone would actually be disgusted non sarcastically. Great video as usual, lovin the podcast, and love how you handle the haters! Keep it up man!
Nick Mazzeo Right on! Thanks Nick!
I think the motorized lazy suzan was an ingenious invention, and it was a great video. I think people are jealous of your subscribe button David, there's no other reason I can come up with for all the uncalled-for random acts of comment. Keep up the good work, keep on inspiring!
"You can post your disgust in the comments below" HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Oh my! That was hilarious David. Good one!
Wow! -some of the other comments are.............wow..lol i just tried end grain gluing for the first time this morning and im hooked..I kinda liked it..is tht strange? Lol good idea david.u always have great ideas when it comes to a business point of view. I must say where some pple get off daying some of the stuff.. "hiw about next time every 10 seconds pop up tht subscribe button..lol ibo ly have a cell ohone for my videos. So I cant do stuff like tht hence the saying:
"I would if I could but I can't so I won't"
Im gonna go make something now and do more endgrain glue ups. . Im hooked MAAAN!;)
hello Sir. I like that.hehehe
I wish I get one like that from you.
Any motor that you would recommend that will hold 50lbs?
Could you apply a non intrusive brake to the lazy Susan?
If I'm making stuff for myself I tent to break the rules too, like just glue end grain joint, because it's mine, I'll be careful or not care if it breaks and it's a good test of things, but for anything I build for a customer I can't do it. Would've thrown a biscuit at least in there.
Great idea with the project!
I've been toying with the idea of producing videos and maybe if I do this will be something I use. Keep up the great work.
Thanks man!
"You can post your disgust in the comments below."---LMFAO!!!!!!!!!
Great project. Do you mind if I add two unsolicited improvements?
1. Use a light to medium Velcro on the metal Lazy Susan to give some adhesion to different tops while allowing it to easily be swapped out.
2. Make the rotisserie motor easily removable and add wooden dowels on the underside of the tops to allow for custom turning by hand if you’re using it for crafting items such as adding glue or silicone on projects
Also makes a great display for your products at craft/maker fairs.
Nice job. You could also throw a piece of fabric over it as long a the edges don't get in the way and catch on an edge of the base or something else.
KSFWG Both are true points! I've used the fabric trick a few times in previous vids. Thanks!
Not that I'm anybody or that my opinion matters much to those who read it but a 15 second commercial in the midst of 6 + minutes of free content doesn't seam like that big of a deal to me especially when you consider that most people pay $60+ a month for cable and most any show that they watch has 3 to 6 minutes of commercials ever 6 to 7 minutes and honestly I always forget about the like and subscribe buttons unless they are mentioned. Just want to say I really enjoy your channel, Keep up the great content!
Thanks Joel and yes your opinion does matter! I appreciate the support!
Great idea David! That rotisserie motor should be pretty powerful and be able to handle heavier objects. I totally didn't think about using this for videos at first. Something's wrong with me because I was thinking of some game where my drink would come back around to me. You don't need no stinkin edge banding :)
AdventuresInDIY ha!! I think the motor says it'll hold up to 25lbs. Thanks!
Hi, I have an application for use of a turntable like yours…..great job by the way….but I may not have electricity to plug in the rotisserie motor. I looked online and see that they actually make DC powered motors. Has anyone mentioned trying a battery operated motor?? Thanks, Jim !
I want to make a mini paint booth and use one of these to turn work as i paint...it may just work..speed seems just about right...... thanks
Wow, taking a lot of heat about the subscribe button there, I watch all your videos and I thought, hmm good idea, because I always cut away from the last little section once the project is over. Good video, put the subscribe where ever you want (as I'm sure you will).
Any chance we can get a fixed link for the details on this project? I get a "not found" when clicking the link in the description. I was planning on making this for a college course and to display some of my sculptures.
Forgive me if this was already covered in the comments, but I can't seem to find it. Do you know the rpm of your motor? It seems to be an ideal speed for the display. I tore a motor out of an old coffee maker, but it's about 15 rpm and I'm thinking that would be a bit fast.
Here is my comment of disgust. F'n funny stuff brotha. Great project/vid.
It is end grain only for the half of the plywood layer, so it will be 50% good joint.
pmenegatos Good point!!
Hopefully this will help me rotate my black cat and toddler mannequin for sister's 50th in 2 weeks, Friday the 13th so it's a apparition party!! I'm supplying most of the decorations, some from my Halloween display. And I'm the Aussie distributor for deer motors so hopefully one of those will suffice!
Is there any way to make it turn 180 degrees and then back?
" you can post your disgust in the comments below" I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ha! Thanks!
Hello, Really good. Do you know or have any idea, how can I make 180 degree rotating table with variable speed?
If you get a motor, like the ones in microwaves, that reverse when the hit something that causes resistance, then it will go back and forth if you put the resistance pieces at both sides of the 180°
Super use of the motor. I picked up 3 of them during the fall when they were on sale and used one to make a similar photo display but not as nice as yours. There are lots of uses for those motors around the shop with a little imagination. How can you sleep at night or show your face in public after gluing end grain like that? I find it revolting lol
Can you make a detailed video on how to make a screen press please. But like in a cheap way. If you dont have the right tools.
is there a way to make it turn slower?
Technically it's not all end grain since with plywood the layers alternate.
I don't see the problem with gluing the end grain the way you did for this particular project. It's not like you are going to be displaying a huge oak armoire on that Lazy Susan or something. That said it's an awesome quick little project that would be great for displaying your wares at a craft fair. I like it, thanks for sharing!
I'm just a bit confused, how do you attach the lazy Susan bearing to the motor? like I know the motor is under there but to me it looks like you just took the bearing and put it on a table and just screwed it into the table. What on the motor is it attaching to?
And I just saw all the other comments about your 15 subscribe plug.... I know I've wasted a lot of time on RUclips watching poorly made build videos. You make quality, well edited build videos and your weekly wrap up that I look forward to. 15 seconds of my life is a small price to pay for you to keep providing this channel to me.
But I'm pretty new to the RUclips world, maybe in a few years I'll be more critical of you.
Thomas Musser Thanks for the support! I'm just trying out new techniques to help grow the channel.
An end grain joint with GLUE ONLY?!?
Sir, you SICKEN me.
:D
Randy Allaway And for that I make no apologies. ;)
less than 2 years video making and already doing "reruns". You did this lazy Susan a year and a half ago :>)
Russ Veinot Yep, but one of my most asked questions was the detail on how it was built. So instead of emailing everybody back I made a more detailed video. Plus my previous one was embarrassing. :)
You did have that baby face look:)
Wow, that rotisserie motor is way more expensive than I anticipated! Awesome idea, though. Now that you have two of these devices, you can mount your camera vertically on one and point it at the other so that you will have panning, zooming, AND rotating camera effects!
***** Whoa! Extreme camera panning! You can find used rotisserie machines at thrift stores and yank out the motor.
Drunken Woodworker Good call. I'm an Arduino nerd like Bob at I Like To Make Stuff, though, so I'd use a stepper motor and programming to really over-complicate it :) Really dig your work and your style, keep it up!
***** Hey, who are you calling a nerd?? Yeah, alright... ;)
You can use a 7v rc car motor and watch anything you put on top fly across the room at speed.
I Like To Make Stuff I embrace the title and wear it as a badge of honor! Love your channel, Bob, it is the perfect blend of woodworking and technology.
Just a quick question. What kind of motor did you use? Waiting for a soon reply from your end.
Adeel John Bhatti He states that he used the motor from a rotisserie.
Sir, I want to buy such Turning Table, but how?
Awesome youtuber
Suleman Miah Thanks man!
I found that ball Lazy Suzan bearing online, and it's cheap. I'm not against cheap. Up to 1000lbs. capacity is says. Do you think a platform could be made to support a young dancer? I thinking for example to make a turntable platform for my daughter. She's less that 100lbs. The heaviest dancer would be around the same, but 150lbs. tops. I'd bet the bearing is fine, how about the motor, would it still turn the table? If no, any ideas on a stronger one?
I'm here to post my disgust.
Since plywood has alternating grain, wouldn't roughly half of the material be edge grain? Is it really end grain if it's just 3/5?
You make a good point!
I wish there was an easier way to attacth the center shaft. I have the motor, but now i have to innovate a different shaft.
The round metal you use (do not know what it is called - I'm a Dane) what does it cost and where can I buy it.
Try a hardware store, in English they are called swivel assembly or Lazy Susan
Where to buy the motor?
I suggest having a green top and background and then putting on movie using blue/green screen effect and putting them on different backgrounds, this will appeal to photographers.
Hey David. How loud is that rotisserie motor? I purchased a different one after watching one of Izzy's videos, but the sucker is pretty noisy. Not good if you're displaying something in public. I'd love to get another one and wondering if the one you linked to would be quieter. Thanks.
Mike Clancey It's pretty quiet. The lazy susan bearing actually makes more noise than the motor. I would say it's quiet enough to not hear in a public setting.
Great video and cool way to display your projects, My only complaint was when you mentioned the BBQ rotisserie ..... It made me want BBQ chicken and I am out of propane
MMMM! BBQ Chicken is one of my favs!!
Glue on the end grain, you rebel. Love the way you have complete disregard for convention.
Any reason the legs are so tall? Is the motor that thick?
Been reading some of the comments about the big red subscribe button.
I found you via another channel a while ago and I immediately subscribed because of the WWWR. I didn't mind the subscribe button. It was short and sweet. I just glad it wasn't a 2:30 World of Warcraft ad.
Keep up the awesome work!
Great idea Dave, I plan to steal it for my videos. My only question is where do you find a rotisserie motor?
Skully Wood & Metal Thanks! There's a link to amazon in the description.
Hi I know I'm a little late to the party here but I'm looking to make a rotating base for a Christmas tree with a train underneath it. Your project here looks like just the ticket but I'm wondering if the rotisserie motor has enough torque to drive something as heavy as a Christmas tree. Now just for thoroughness sake it would be an artificial tree so it would be less heavy then a real Christmas tree. Let me know what you think if you have a second.
the motor is rated for 25lbs.
roughly how much did you spend for supplies for this project?
+Gladys Overton Unfortunately I don't recall. I think the motor was around $25 and not sure about everything else.
What would you say is the max load to put on top?
The motor says 20lbs.
is there a detailed parts list and measurements available from your video?
Rick Stella yes’ it’s listed under the video 🙄
Can you please give me the name of the blade protector and its brand name or some specialty which you can describe? Which is shown at 1:11 minutes in yellow
It's called a grr-ripper or something like that
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i did homemade the turnable with a spin for HDTV on the top table...
very fantasy
wouldn't glueing the end grain of plywood be ok because plywood doesn't expand and contract like normal wood?
technically just not a strong joint because the endgrain will soak up all the glue.