{"title":"How to assemble your Lazy Susan Turntable Bearings to your Project","description":"\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard 3\", 4\", 9\" \u0026amp; 12\" sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9\" and 12\" sizes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bearwood.com\/LazySusanAssemblyinPictures.html\"\u003eLazy Susan Assembly in Pictures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eMake a trial assembly to determine screw length needed to avoid contact with the opposite surface.\n\u003cp\u003eA) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 3\", 4\", and 6\" bearing sizes use #6 screws and drill 5\/32\" holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor 9\" and 12\" bearings use #8 screws and drill 3\/16\" holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB) (Optional) Lubricate bearing balls with oil or grease (depending on freedom of rotating action wanted). This will help with noise reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC) Mount bearing on base with wood screws of satisfactory length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD) Attach turntable to mounted bearing with self-tapping screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003eDetermine the correct length of screws for the turntable and base thickness.\n\u003cp\u003eA) Lay the bearing on the turntable and mark location of holes through the large access holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB) Position the bearing on the base plate and mark the holes; also mark the access hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC) Remove the bearing to prevent contamination from sawdust and predrill all holes. Drill the access holes in your base plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD) Assemble bearing to base plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE) Assemble screws though the access holes to the turntable plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALTERNATIVE is to use speed nuts on the bearing and assemble the top turntable plate with #10 flat head screws (don't forget to countersink)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther fastening methods include: hot melt glue, pop rivets, double back foam tape, and rubber bumper feet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Precautions: Dropping an assembled lazy susan during transit may create forces that damage the bearing. Proper packaging is a must!\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCaution:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e      SAWDUST   IS   BAD.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eProtect 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.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.bearwood.com\/en-ca\/collections\/how-to-assemble-your-lazy-susan-turntable-bearings-to-your-project.oembed","provider":"Bear Woods Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}