Lazy Susan vs. Super Susan??
pattinsoldier
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Any alternative to Lazy Susans in a 36in corner base cabinet?
Comments (19)Mom, Yup, growing up with, and always having 'Susans', except the 11 years we lived here with a woefully inadequate kitchen (already I've forgotten what I used to have! :>), I just assumed I'd get two corner susans. Since I've had a few months to use this one while waiting for innards, I realize I actually have more space without the susan. Good for the 'Big' items I have in there now. Think I'll still keep the lazy susan I have in the other corner, though it really doesn't store much, but for small items, more convenient- haven't hit upon the perfect way to store things in there either- but it's a wire one, I might be happier with building super Susans with bigger diameter circles...like I have nothing better to do with my time and money... :>)...See MoreLazy Susan -inotherwords- A stupid Susan
Comments (16)We are getting a carpenter to build us Super Susans. I am sure you can find one too. We are making sure that he makes the circle as big as possible to avoid wasting space, and to avoid that black hole where things can fall off. By having your turntable on a fixed shelf, nothing can fall down below (could fall off the turntable if you spin too fast, but it's less likely). With the pole type LS, because the shelves often aren't perfectly level, ie because of weight issues they can tip, and things are more likely to fly off. Think about it, if you have a spice turntable (I have a rubbermaid plastic one that I think I paid 50 cents for at a garage sale), it lays flat on the shelf, and nothing flies off, and those are just small bottles. So, have a turntable on a solid shelf, make the circle as big as possible, and build up the sides a few inches, I think you can learn to like Susan....See MoreSuper (or lazy) Susan size question
Comments (1)I may be missing something, but if you're putting a circular "shelf" into a rectangular cabinet, i.e. your 33"x36" - the maximum diameter of your circle will be constrained by the smaller of the two dimensions. This will result in lost or unusable space in the cabinet. Better to keep it square for a lazy/super susan. Good old fashioned graph paper and a compass may help visualize and finalize your dimensions. There's nearly a full square foot of space differential (per shelf) between using a 28" diameter shelf vs a 32" diameter shelf. With two levels in the cabinet, that's a lot of storage space....See MoreLazy Susan vs. Corner Drawers for Dead L-Shaped Corner
Comments (20)I have two corners with super susans that are almost identical to what you show in the example photo. I absolutely love them. One holds mixing bowls, extra travel mugs, food processor, vitamix, salad shooter, extra coffee devices (French press and cold-brew), and probably some other stuff - it's a LOT! The other one holds several cast iron dutch ovens, baking dishes with lids, a carrying case for cakes, salad spinner, and oversized salad bowls. With the same super susan you show, which has the pie cut-out and a 1 or 2" lip, I've never had anything fall off the back. This is the most versatile storage in my kitchen. Every other lower cabinet is either a sink base or drawers, but these were a fantastic solution in my case. If you decide to do the super susan, make sure you specify the "super" part - not a standard lazy susan, which usually has a pole in the middle....See Morecll2008
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