Lazy Susan on a Pole - Are they that bad ? What should I do ?
Matthew Rieger
7 years ago
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Comments (1)The best thing to do is leave it to heal on its own, although if the edges are jagged you can try cleaning them up carefully with a razor so that it heals evenly (don't cut too deep). Sounds like that might not be practical given how the height of the damage, but if you can it should be like a narrow oval that is pointed at the top and bottom. Over time the bark will fill in the spot and cover it just as it would normally cover the area where the branch was removed. Beware of anyone who offers to "seal" the wound with tar, as is sometimes the practice of landscapers. That would only serve to prolong the healing process and can do more damage in the long term. Some still do it to satisfy their customers despite knowing that it provides no benefit....See MoreWhat do you store in your Lazy Susan?
Comments (17)Not necessarily true about smaller Lazy Susans. My 33" Lazy Susan in my previous house fit blenders, food processors, toaster, mixing bowls, etc, without a problem. I never fought with getting things in or out, never had an issue, contrary to what other people tried to tell me. I used it to store all small appliances, bowls, and miscellaneous gadgets that didn't really fit anywhere else. This pic was taken right before I moved as I was packing and thought to snap a photo. Normally, it was packed much fuller than this. You don't have to have a large kitchen to make it work, and you don't have to settle for wasted empty space or a blind cabinet (which wouldn't have worked at all in my layout). This 33" LS was the best, very efficient use of an awkward corner. My current house also has a LS, this time a 36" one. Again, I store small appliances, bowls, gadgets, tea pitchers, cutting boards, pyrex dishes, salad spinner, oversized pots/pans. It's a disorganized mess right now but that's because I'm lazy and just throw things in there. It's easy like that....See MoreWhat do you store on your lazy susan?
Comments (18)Since we bought an existing house I'm not sure what mine is. Super susan sounds like a brand name. All I know is that my lazy susan is a lot sturdier than others I have seen. Both turntables turn 360 degrees, independantly on ball bearings. There is about a one inch lip surrounding the lazy susan, so I've never had a problem with things falling off or getting lost. Even though I just use it mainly for cans and cannisters it would be plenty sturdy to hold small appliances without a tipping issue. I'm not particularly fond of the plastic ones on poles that only cover 3/4 of a circle. I've seen many of those so I'm glad the previous owner of my house chose something a little sturdier. BTW, my cupboards did not come to a 45 degree angle in that corner. The cupboard is at an angle. Here is a link that might be useful:...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 Moredcward89
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