The Lazy Way To Make A DIY Lazy Susan Turntable

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Learn how to make this simple DIY lazy susan turntable in about an hour. An easy way to make home decor that's functional in the kitchen.
The Lazy Way To Make A DIY Lazy Susan Turntable

When it comes to lazy DIY and shortcuts, you better believe I’m all over it. I had some leftover pieces of butcher block from our recent kitchen renovation and I was dying to use them inside our home for something. Today, I’ll show you how to make a DIY lazy susan turntable with some scrap wood and it doesn’t have to be round.

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What You’ll Need To Make A DIY Lazy Susan Turntable

Of course, if you know me you know that I L O V E using scraps of wood to make simple DIY projects around the house. I had been wanting to make a lazy susan for a while now but couldn’t justify purchasing the wood rounds. I’m thrifty that way. C H E A P

So, here is what I started with. There’s a complete supply list below to help you find the products to make this DIY lazy susan turntable.

Sealing The Wood – DIY Lazy Susan Turntable

The wood I’m using for this project is an unfinished butcher block and will need to be sealed to protect it from dirt, grime, water, and just everyday life.

Because I love the natural wood look of the unfinished butcher block, I chose to use white wax to seal the wood. It’s super easy to apply.

Make sure your wood is sanded smooth and dust-free. Apply a small amount of the white wax over the wood and buff with a soft cotton cloth.

If you want extra protection on the wood surface, you can use a water-based topcoat over the wax after it has cured for 30 days. I’m not too messy in the kitchen so I think the wax finish will be good enough.

And if you’re wondering why I didn’t use a round piece of butcher block, I didn’t have it in me to even try to make a perfect circle. Thus the lazy method. Square is fine with me and more my style.

I used white wax from Dixie Belle Paint Co to seal the wood on my DIY lazy susan turntable.

How To Assemble The Lazy Susan Turntable

STEP 1:

Layout all your supplies on a clean surface. I like to work on my kitchen island. It’s HUGE! And it will be the home of my DIY lazy susan turntable.

Layout all your supplies on a clean surface. I like to work on my kitchen island. It's HUGE! And it will be the home of my DIY lazy susan turntable.

STEP 2:

Center the lazy susan rotating turntable bearing hardware in the center of the bottom side of your board. Next, with a pencil, mark where the screws will be inserted but only on the base part of the hardware. This is so much easier than guessing you have it right. I’ve done that a few times. But who is counting?

Center the lazy susan rotating turntable bearing hardware in the center of the bottom side of your board. Next, with a pencil, mark where the screws will be inserted but only on the base part of the hardware.

STEP 3:

Now you’re going to predrill the holes for the screws. Be sure to use a drill bit that is a bit smaller than your screw. Basically, you’re making a pilot hole so that it’s easier to insert the screw into the wood and it also prevents the wood from cracking if you’re using older brittle wood.

Now you're going to predrill the holes for the screws. Be sure to use a drill bit that is a bit smaller than your screw. Basically, you're making a pilot hole so that it's easier to insert the screw into the wood and it also prevents the wood from cracking if you're using older brittle wood.

STEP 4:

Attach the lazy susan rotating turntable hardware with the screws leaving the top part of the hardware free to rotate.

Attach the lazy susan rotating turntable hardware with the screws leaving the top part of the hardware free to rotate.

STEP 5:

Attach felt pads to the bottom to prevent the metal from scratching your surface.

Attach felt pads to the bottom to prevent the metal from scratching your surface.

Here Is How I Use My DIY Lazy Susan Turntable

The Lazy Way To Make A DIY Lazy Susan Turntable
I love how this DIY Lazy Susan Turntable turned out. It was so easy to make!

I’ve been using my DIY lazy susan turntable on my kitchen island. Our new home has an amazing island with a cooktop, and I needed something to help organize the ingredients that I use the most while cooking.

And the square wood doesn’t bother me one bit. I think it ties in nicely with the kitchen decor. I promise to share more with you about our kitchen renovation soon.

Thanks for joining me today, and I would love to know how you would use this square lazy susan. Let me know in the comment section or just say hi so I’ll know you stopped by.

Until the next project… xo, Do

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20 Comments

  1. Love it! And I have a butcher block piece left from our countertops that may now have new purpose!

  2. We’re thinking about doing that same butcherblock for our lit hen counters..ease tell me the best way to seal and protect them. ❤

  3. Aren’t you clever….. but I already knew that. I really like the square look. I can see a square lazy Susan on our picnic table. It would be so simple to make.
    Thanks for the simple clever ideas for using the leftovers.

  4. Love the soft tone of the wood. I would probably use in the same way. Board stays nice and cleanly and attractive to look at. You definitely can get more on a square compared to round. Great job.

  5. What a great transformation with your left over butcher block. Stylish and useful! Your new home looks so pretty!

  6. Projects like this are my fave! I love using every last little bit of supplies I have. This is a great project Do! Pinned!

    1. Me too! It fills my soul with the warm fuzzies. I don’t know what it is about repurposing, but it just feels good. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂 xo

  7. Do, I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE all the wonderful projects you create! You are so blessed with talent. Your new home is so beautiful and spacious- if it was my house, I wouldn’t change a thing. Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!

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