Shutter Slat Lazy Susan
Shutter Slat Lazy Susan
I recently returned home from vacation to find this thing on my counter, a gift from my son and daughter-in-law. Friends of theirs had found this in the attic of their new home when they moved in. Not knowing what it was or having any use for it, it headed my way.
I appreciate them thinking of me, but do I want this thing? And what is it?
It’s positives are, it is made of wood and the Lazy Susan aspect of this piece (it spins) works perfectly.
Google lens is an amazing thing. If you don’t have it, download it now. Just aim your camera at any object and you’ll quickly find what it is or what most closely resembles your object on the internet. Google lens also comes in super handy when you are in a second hand shop and you would like to know what kind of value an object has.
Anyway, my object was the base of this Franklin Mint merry go round. Franklin Mint is the company where you buy one object a month until you complete a full set of whatever you are collecting. Supposedly your collectible will go up in value because there are a limited number of the item they are selling. Right now, the best deal on Ebay for the complete merry go round set is $97. While this is a cute set, I don’t think these have increased in value just yet.
I immediately took off the brass trim that was falling off. I also unscrewed the dowel sticking out of the top.
Since I don’t have any merry go round animals in my stash, I needed to cover all those little holes. What better way to cover up odd holes than these thin slats of wood, otherwise known as shutter slats.
The old peeling paint sands off easily. I would suggest doing this step outdoors with a mask.
You can sand further if you would like totally clean wood.
I used a plate, the same diameter as one of the levels, to mark my cut line.
Cut your wood with a jigsaw or tabletop scroll saw. I’m using the scroll saw as it cuts a super fine line with a lot of precision.
The lower tier of shutter slats has to fit under and around the upper tier.
This is what the two tiers look like before attaching. Sand all your edges before attaching.
I also painted the wood base with black paint to cover the edges. Any gaps in the slats will just look like a shadow.
The slats are attached with E6000, a clear multi purpose adhesive.
With 2 coats of clear wax, a completed 2 tier Lazy Susan.
This Lazy Susan would make an awesome two tiered server for cupcakes or other dessert.
I know you’re amazed at this level of cupcake artwork. Without actual cupcakes on hand maybe I need to brush up on my Photoshop skills. 😀
This two tiered tray would also make a great taco server. It’s not a stretch to envision this with cheese, tomato, salsa, lettuce…and the shells in the center.
The next time I’m at the thrift store I will be on the lookout for these curved serving dishes. I’ve seen them before, I just didn’t know I needed them.
Of course you can always use this Lazy Susan as a typical spinny server in the center of your table for all your condiments.
I grew up in a family of 7, we always had a Lazy Susan in the center of our table making it quite easy to pass the salt, pepper and napkins.
As for this Lazy Susan, it will probably find it’s way back to the young couple who found it in their attic. Hopefully I’ll be able to find the serving dishes by then.
As always, stay inspired.
If you love old shutters, check out my recycled shutter page with over 40 ideas for those old shutters and shutter slats.
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Excellent work as always!