Closets and Home Organization - Lazy Susan in a closet?
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rdhamm
10-17-06, 09:55 AM
I have a corner closet that I would like to try to install a floor to ceiling lazy susan in the back corner. There are 2 doors so access should be easy.
Where do I find parts or plans to build one? I found a lower kitchen cabinet componenet, but where can I find a system that is 8 feet high that can hold 3-5 shelves?
Thanks.
Where do I find parts or plans to build one? I found a lower kitchen cabinet componenet, but where can I find a system that is 8 feet high that can hold 3-5 shelves?
Thanks.
DIYaddict
10-18-06, 07:47 AM
Just wondering what it's for? You mean a lazy susan componet that's 8 feet high? That's pretty tall. Perhaps you can build (or buy) a shelf that high that would fit the system you saw. Or, depending on what you're actually using it for...build/buy a shelf so you can build or buy a lazy susan and install or put it in the shelf.
I'm just trying to picture what you're using it for.
I'm just trying to picture what you're using it for.
rdhamm
10-18-06, 09:58 AM
I have a corner closet that I am trying go gain the most utility out of.
Like a lazy susan makes a corner kitchen cabinet efficient, I was hoping for something long those lines.
So Imagine an L shaped closet with a lazy susan at the right angle of the L. I have doors entering both sections of the closet.
8' tall, I can put the little used items up there and have a step stool to unload them as necessary.
Thoughts? Galvanized pipe with graphite on the end?
Like a lazy susan makes a corner kitchen cabinet efficient, I was hoping for something long those lines.
So Imagine an L shaped closet with a lazy susan at the right angle of the L. I have doors entering both sections of the closet.
8' tall, I can put the little used items up there and have a step stool to unload them as necessary.
Thoughts? Galvanized pipe with graphite on the end?
ginamaek
10-20-06, 01:22 PM
I have a corner closet that I would like to try to install a floor to ceiling lazy susan in the back corner. There are 2 doors so access should be easy.
Where do I find parts or plans to build one? I found a lower kitchen cabinet componenet, but where can I find a system that is 8 feet high that can hold 3-5 shelves?
Thanks.
I built a turntable using a series of regular shelves and placing a large turntable (like for a T.V.) on each shelf. Each turntable will turn independently. I cut circles out of white faced masonite and added edges buy using a piece of L shaped plastic trim. I cut V shaped notches on one edge of the trim so it would bend around the circle and glued and stapled it to the masonite. Then I fastened the circle to a turntable I purchased from Menards Building Store. A closet turntable may not need edges unless it is used for small items like bottles etc. The masonite circle can be 1/2 inch smaller than the inside measurements of the corner closet. It has worked great for 3 years now. I did not fasten the turntable to the shelf so I could take it out if I wanted to.
Where do I find parts or plans to build one? I found a lower kitchen cabinet componenet, but where can I find a system that is 8 feet high that can hold 3-5 shelves?
Thanks.
I built a turntable using a series of regular shelves and placing a large turntable (like for a T.V.) on each shelf. Each turntable will turn independently. I cut circles out of white faced masonite and added edges buy using a piece of L shaped plastic trim. I cut V shaped notches on one edge of the trim so it would bend around the circle and glued and stapled it to the masonite. Then I fastened the circle to a turntable I purchased from Menards Building Store. A closet turntable may not need edges unless it is used for small items like bottles etc. The masonite circle can be 1/2 inch smaller than the inside measurements of the corner closet. It has worked great for 3 years now. I did not fasten the turntable to the shelf so I could take it out if I wanted to.
slickshift
10-20-06, 01:28 PM
Hmmm....I've had one of those before
It went from floor to (almost) ceiling inside a large, armoir-type cabinet
It was very convenient, as there was no "back" of the cabinet for things to get lost in and forgotten
Just a spin and the back is the front
I no longer live there, else I'd pull it apart and take a look
I'm sure it was part of the (kitchen) cabinet systems
I carry a few lines of closet organization systems, and don't recall seeing one of those in any of the product lines
Maybe do a search for kitchen cabinet and/or accessories with your favorite search engine
It went from floor to (almost) ceiling inside a large, armoir-type cabinet
It was very convenient, as there was no "back" of the cabinet for things to get lost in and forgotten
Just a spin and the back is the front
I no longer live there, else I'd pull it apart and take a look
I'm sure it was part of the (kitchen) cabinet systems
I carry a few lines of closet organization systems, and don't recall seeing one of those in any of the product lines
Maybe do a search for kitchen cabinet and/or accessories with your favorite search engine
MTTwister
10-20-06, 02:37 PM
Set the end on a used wheel bearing ( inner and outer race pictured here) ? Not sure about attaching shelves - Cut shelf circles and the center hole = the dia of the closet rod. How to attach to the rod??? Small shelf L brackets?
twelvepole
10-20-06, 03:05 PM
You can purchase tall lazy susans up to 6 shelves and 80 1/4" tall. See picture at this link: http://www.kitchensource.com/lazy-susan/pm-ls-fullround-polymer.htm#Full%20Round-Polymer%20Lazy%20Susans%20-%203-Tray%20Unit
rdhamm
10-23-06, 09:19 AM
I have enough to go on now, I appreciate all the responses.
Now I can buy or build, but I have to convince my wife that it is a good idea for space usage.
thanks again
Now I can buy or build, but I have to convince my wife that it is a good idea for space usage.
thanks again