Oversize Lazy Susan Helps with Finishing
In the past, when brushing or spraying pieces, I often managed to mar the finish by leaving fingerprints on the workpiece as I tried to maneuver it for access, or by inadvertently dragging an air hose across it.
At a flea market, I bought an old telephone operator’s chair, the kind that swivels and adjusts up and down. I offered $5 for it, took it home, removed the chair, and bolted a piece of 3/4-in.-thick plywood to the chair bracket. Bingo! In just 10 minutes, I had a large lazy susan that gives me access to an entire workpiece without having to touch areas I’ve already finished. This simple device allows me to turn the workpiece any way I want and adjust the height to any level. It isn’t beautiful, but it sure works great.
Drawing by Jim Richey.
Drawing by Jim Richey.
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