{"id":714,"date":"2022-12-26T07:07:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T13:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodworkerexpress.woodworkerhub.com\/?p=714"},"modified":"2023-01-03T15:34:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T21:34:11","slug":"how-to-choose-and-measure-for-a-lazy-susan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodworkerexpress.com\/blog\/2022\/12\/how-to-choose-and-measure-for-a-lazy-susan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose and Measure for a Lazy Susan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With Lazy Susans being available in four different shapes and a variety of sizes, it can be difficult to find the susan that you need. I will help you choose and measure for a new Lazy Susan so you can rest assure that you purchase the correct Lazy Susan, the first time!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kidney Shape Lazy Susan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first on the list is the kidney shape lazy susan<\/a>. These Lazy Susans are designed to work with corner cabinets that have unattached, double folding doors. By unattached, i am talking about a door that when it swings opens, it leaves behind the kidney susan sitting in the cabinet by itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pie-Cut Lazy Susan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now number two on the list is the pie cut lazy susan<\/a>. These are very similar to the kidney Lazy Susans,however, the pie cut has a much stronger 90 degree angle. These susans work just like the kidney lazy susans except these units are designed for the cabinet door to be directly attached to the lazy susan. You’ll know if you need a pie cut lazy susan because your doors will rotate into the cabinet when you actually use a lazy susan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Measure for Pie-Cut and Kidney Shaped Lazy Susans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether measuring for a kidney shape lazy susan or a pie cut lazy susan the process is the same. You will need to measure the inside space of your corner cabinet with the doors open. You’re going to take two measurements starting from the right side back wall to the inside edge of the door opening. Do this in both directions (left side back wall as well) to make sure that the measurements are the same. If they are, just subtract approximately two inches from this measurement. This measurement will be the maximum size lazy susan that you will be able to fit into your cabinet. If the measurements are not the same, simply deduct approximately two inches from the smaller of the two measurements. This will ensure that your lazy susan will have enough clearance once it is installed. For example, let’s pretend that our measurements are around 34 inches in both directions. After subtracting two inches, we can install at max a 32-inch lazy susan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The D-Shaped Lazy Susan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The d-shaped<\/a> lazy susan is primarily designed for corner diagonal 45 degree wall and base cabinets. This type of lazy susan can also be installed in standard (non-corner) cabinets. When measuring for a d-shaped lazy susan for use in a 45 degree angle cabinet you will need to measure the inside space of the cabinet from the inside back of the cabinet, to the side wall of the cabinet that is parallel with the back side of the cabinet (please watch this video for a visual reference). You next write this measurement down and then subtract two inches from that measurement. Just as for the other susans, order the lazy susan that is the closest to that size without selecting a larger size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Circle Lazy Susan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, we have the full circle lazy susan<\/a>. The full round lazy susans are among the most versatile. These round susans fit in regular cabinets corner cabinets and into most any upper and lower cabinet you throw at it. When measuring for a full circle lazy susan you will need to measure the inside space of the cabinet from left to right and from front to back. Go ahead and write those measurements down. Now let’s say, for an example, your left to right measurement is 19 inches and your front to back measurement is 23 inches. Compare those two measurements and once again, take the smaller measurement of the two. For the full circle lazy susan you only need to subtract one or two inches from that measurement and order the lazy susan that is closest to that size,once again, without selecting a larger size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the hieght of your cabinet, it is important to be aware that most lazy susans have a telescoping shaft that will fit interior cabinet heights ranging from 26 to 31 inches. So be sure to double check your measurements and the info that is located on the specific Lazy Susan that you are ordering. We have all of the necessary measurements of each unit in the product’s description. Happy Spinning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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