Make a trial assembly to determine screw
length needed to avoid contact with the opposite surface.
A)
Use the smallest holes in the bearing as a template to
mark turntable for blind fastening. Drill these holes for
self-tapping sheet metal screws.
For 3", 4", and 6" bearing sizes
use #6 screws and drill 5/32" holes
For 9" and 12" bearings use #8 screws
and drill 3/16" holes
B) (Optional) Lubricate bearing balls with oil or grease
(depending on freedom of rotating action wanted). This will help with noise reduction.
C) Mount
bearing on base with wood screws of satisfactory length.
D) Attach turntable to mounted bearing with
self-tapping screws.
Determine the correct length
of screws for the turntable and base thickness.
A) Lay
the bearing on the turntable and mark location of holes
through the large access holes.
B) Position the bearing on the base plate and mark the
holes; also mark the access hole.
C) Remove the bearing to prevent contamination from
sawdust and predrill all holes. Drill the access holes in
your base plate.
D) Assemble bearing to base plate.
E) Assemble screws though the access holes to the
turntable plate.
ALTERNATIVE is to use speed
nuts on the bearing and assemble the top turntable
plate with #10 flat head screws (don't forget to
countersink)
Other fastening methods include: hot melt glue, pop
rivets, double back foam tape, and rubber bumper feet.
Shipping Precautions: Dropping an
assembled lazy susan during transit may create forces
that damage the bearing. Proper packaging is a must!
Caution:
SAWDUST IS BAD. Protect balls and races from sawdust, dirt, paint,
etc. Should the bearing become "rough" from
dirty races, flush thoroughly with hot soapy water,
rinse, oven dry and re-oil.
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