Friday, March 10, 2017

How to Build Your Own Lazy Susan… for Shoes!

How to Build Your Own Lazy Susan… for Shoes!
Who is this Susan, and why was she so lazy? The origins of both the product and the name are both shrouded in mystery – there are a few stories afloat, but none have ever really been verified. Nevertheless, we're mostly used to Lazy Susans rotating our condiments, but I found a much, much better version of the old classic: a Lazy Susan for shoes! My shoes really take up a lot of space in my cupboard, so I have to say, I am absolutely delighted with this project.

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You will need:

  • 9 x discs, 700mm diameterx12mm plywood
  • 24 x standard dividers, 250x150x12mm plywood
  • 5 x tall dividers, 250x500x12mm plywood
  • 2 x base length A, 460x50x12mm plywood
  • 3 x base length B, 436x50x12mm plywood
  • Plywood offcuts
  • 6mm nails
  • PVA glue
  • 3 x turntable swivel mechanisms
  • 2-part epoxy glue
  • Black and white paint (or colors of your choice)
  • Long nap mini roller
  • Foam mini roller
  • Router (optional)
  • Jigsaw
  • Drill
  • Hammer
  • Protractor

This project will be a great testament to your carpentry skills, but the result is a fantastically sturdy and useful rotating shoe rack with space for everything from sneakers to flats, heels and boots. If you're a shoe-o-phile then feel free to keep it all to yourself, otherwise you'll definitely have enough room to share.

If you're not completely sold on this specific solution, have a look at some of our other clever and easy shoe storage options.

Shoe-lovers, take note! For a full step-by-step tutorial, head over to BetterHomesAndGarden.

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