Best lazy susans according to redditors
We found 137 Reddit comments discussing the best lazy susans. We ranked the 33 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 137 Reddit comments discussing the best lazy susans. We ranked the 33 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
The pull through is the worst thing you can use.
If it is for a Spyderco Bug, I assume it will not be hard use and all you have to do is to maintain the edge.
Here are some ways you can do so:
Honestly, If you're really strapped for cash and pinching pennies, the Turnbox is the most reliable system you can get on a budget and it'll go a long, long way.
Something like this could help with the smaller items: https://www.amazon.com/Copco-2555-0189-Non-Skid-Kitchen-Organizer/dp/B0036OQU4C/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541213520&sr=8-3-fkmr2&keywords=staggered+spice+rack
Something like this could help with cans: https://www.amazon.com/Sagler-Chrome-Stackable-Organizer-Holds/dp/B00ZS5OPOO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1541213690&sr=8-7&keywords=food+can+rack
I use a lazy Susan like this on a shelf similar to yours: https://www.amazon.com/mDesign-Turntable-Container-Refrigerator-Countertops/dp/B071RNG7DS/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1541213796&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=lazy+susan+turntable&psc=1
Some people peel and stick a square of magnet to the top of the shelf and then use small bottles or jars with magnetic tops to make better use of the top of each shelf. Here's a photo I found with a quick search: https://www.google.com/search?q=magnetic+spice+jars&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjTwoeinbfeAhWhnOAKHXqJBSkQ_AUIFCgC&biw=1426&bih=798#imgrc=VGqef3pAC8W6kM:
I use one of these:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00OPET1ZM/
Brushes on top, razors on the bottom with the handles towards the center. It works pretty well for me.
Edit, here's a potato shot of mine in action:
http://i.imgur.com/phst9MB.jpg
You have a magnificent spice collection and I think I would love to eat what you cook. Might I suggest getting a lazy susan for a couple of your shelves? I use several of them in my kitchen and I find them quite useful. They come in several sizes too.
I have this same dilemma! So last night I bought a bar cart to organise everything because I’m running out of space in my tiny apartment. I will update with a thorough “skincare storage inspo” post once I’ve organised it properly, hopefully by the end of this week.
Current solution: I have the Jerrybox currently, but in the same week I ordered a clear rotating spice rack and I find that it holds so much more than the Jerrybox. The jerrybox can be limitating due to the dividers, so that’s why the spice rack ended up being more efficient. Picture of my spice rack here.
I’m considering selling my Jerrybox now so that it may have a more loved home. But I don’t know. I’ll see if it functions better elsewhere first.
All of this is dependent greatly on the size of your skincare wardrobe.
ETA: I finally organized everything and posted it here
Thank you! It's technically a spice rack lol. I got it on amazon
Funny you post this, I was planning on doing the same exact thing. I have a shelf that I think it will look nice on but would like to put it on a rotating base of some sort. A quick search on Amazon brought this up which could work, the specs say the castle is 17" wide and this is 18"
https://www.amazon.com/Lipper-International-18-Inch-Kitchen-Storage/dp/B008DCH9A6
There are some organizational things you can get for kitchen cabinets.
I have one of these for my spices so that I can see what's in the back.
Something like this can help, too. I have a full size lazy susan in my pantry, because I have a habit of pushing stuff to the back and letting it sit there for a decade or two.
You can add extra shelves with something like this.
Good luck!
https://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Tri-Angle-Sharpmaker-Sharpener-204MF/dp/B000Q9C4AE/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=spyderco+sharpmaker&qid=1566515206&s=gateway&sprefix=spyder&sr=8-5
Or
https://www.amazon.com/Lansky-4-rod-Turn-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B000B8FW0E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=lansky+turnbox&qid=1566515237&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Cool man, welcome to the obsession. You should look into getting a sharpener next.
The lansky turn box is a great entry level one for cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/Lansky-4-rod-Turn-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B000B8FW0E
It really wouldn't take much to build one, actually.
Get a lazy susan, build a base with a frame to hold the kaleidoscope around it, get a planter shallow enough for the frame/lazy susan, get yourself some annuals or perennials and boom.
This may be a summer /r/diy, if it happens y'all will be the first to know!
Agree w others commenting to eat your way through half of that before buying any more.
Adding that you should get some small lazy susans for the bottles that are too thick for a spice rack.
Ecample:
Copco 2555-0190 Non-Skid Pantry Cabinet Lazy Susan Turntable, 12-Inch, White/Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036OQWTU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FDaYDbXT4746T
Carbide sharpeners chew up and spit out edges. They peel off steel and leave behind a jagedy burred up edge. I'd suggest looking into getting a Lansky Turn box. They are between $16 and $20 dollars, and they will get your knife sharp if you go through the proper motions. Which are like 20 strokes per side (5 strokes then switch sides and repeat) (depends on were the edge is at in wear) on each of the rods then five alternating strokes extremely lightly. Most knives you just have to hold vertical, and if the edge angle is too wide you tilt it a bit until the stones are hitting the edge. You can tell this by marking the edge with a sharpie. The stone will rub of the sharpie where it is contacting the bevel.
The Lansky Turnbox is essentially a poor man's Spyderco Sharpmaker and both systems are literally idiot proof. They will get you a hair popping edge that will make factory edges feel dull in comparison.
You'll probably be able to find a Lansky Turn box at a local sporting goods store. Here is a link for it on Amazon so you know what you are looking for.
Lansky 4-rod Turn Box Knife Sharpener
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8FW0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BXKZBbVC5X9HY
Practice first with a Lansky Turn Box. In fact, you may not need anything else, unless you need a sharpening angle that's different. I use mine to keep my knives shaving sharp.
Oh, it s a good steel. It used to be the sort of steel you only saw in higher end knives, it’s trickled down a lot over the years so now it’s very common. It’s a very definite step up from the lower end knife steels. I agree with the other posters that it’s really not that hard to sharpen or take care of. A simple ceramic rod sharpener like the Spyderco sharpener or really any of the type would be more that enough to start with being that this is your first decent knife.
Lansky rod sharpener
This is the first think that looked decent on Amazon when I sorted by price low to high. Stay away from the pull through sharpeners especially any that use carbide.
I like this sharpener. It's easy to use and inexpensive. Sharpening stones are great too but they really do take a lot of practice to get a good edge. Maintaining the proper angle is crucial.
Just focus on one technique and style of sharpener and practice a lot. Keep at it and you will see success!
https://www.amazon.com/Copco-2555-0187-Non-Skid-Cabinet-Turntable/dp/B0036OQWT0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483832437&sr=8-2&keywords=lazy+susan+spice+rack
A nice idea is a really cute apron, so when she starts her baking, she will put it on and then think of you. Some other good things: a set of piping tips or these cool flower ones, turn tables they're cheap but having two can be really helpful, baking pans with a flat and tall sides, a hand mixer, or some sculpting tools. These links are Canadian but you'll still see what I am talking about. Hope this was helpful!
You can send it in OR buy a Lanksy turn box for very cheap and get a nice little sharpening done yourself. It's very easy to learn on that box, I like it quite much.
https://www.amazon.com/Lansky-4-rod-Turn-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B000B8FW0E
Yes, I certainly do.
On the low end you have some handheld sharpeners. The Smith's model is iconic and cheap. It gives you an acceptable edge, but it's not going to be good, and once it's loaded with metal it's hard to clean. These are mostly for tackle boxes and backpacks, quick solutions. It really wouldn't do a Benchmade justice.
In the middle, you can buy a guided rod system. The Spyderco Sharpmaker is the best I've seen. Lansky makes a few like this one. These systems do a really good job on pocket knives. The Sharpmaker is a great investment if you plan on dealing with knives for any extended period of time. They can keep a knife very sharp for years. Lansky's systems are relatively inexpensive, but aren't as precise as and lack some of the features of a Sharpmaker. I think the Sharpmaker is an ideal solution.
On the high end, you're looking at sharpening stones. There are two classes, oil and water stones. Oil stones are slower, but water stones are used slightly in the course of sharpening (one might last a decade for me) and are more prone to damage. These let you do repair, produce a more customized edge, and work on a knife's geometry behind the edge, something all knives require eventually. The majority of the time you wouldn't need this level of equipment, but when they come in handy they really come in handy. I use water stones on all of my knives. For most pocket knife users it's much easier and less costly to let a professional do this sort of work and maintain the knife with a rod system. No links here; there are dozens if not hundreds of stones on the market and there's no perfect one. Starting costs are around $150.
At the super duper expensive level, you have advanced assisted sharpening systems like the Edge Pro. These things are slick, easy to use, and ridiculously effective. They should be for the cost. Stones are still more versatile and a lot of the people who use these branch out in many ways.
Okay,
this is a fantastic lubricant
this is a fantastic sharpener
I do not recommend going to Walmart or a general sporting goods store. They hire people who don't specialise in knives ( unless they have a personal interest ) and aren't very aware of better products.
Looks similar to mine (I think mine is the 12" version but they come in different sizes) - https://www.amazon.com/Aeroway-12-Inch-Rotating-Bearings-Turntable/dp/B0773LZ879/
If you can, a Lansky turnbox is an amazing thing to pack and use as it has both a diamond rod for quick sharpening and a ceramic rods to maintain that working edge. At a standard 25° and 20° angles. It is simple, light, and inexpensive($17)
Lansky Turn Box is a relatively inexpensive way to restore initial sharpness (work especially well for recurve knives (due to the round stones).
Here is a good vid on how to use it.
I would use a Lazy Susan. You could build some kind of stops so it doesn´t overrotate.
u/slashbored covered the bulk of the options, for sure. I'll underline that each game will likely want something slightly different. At least for maximum efficiency, there isn't a one size fits all so counting 12 games and buying 12 Planos may not be the best idea.
Considering the setup, play, and clean-up processes and looking to eliminate time bottlenecks will help guide you. For example, multi-section Plano style boxes are really cool...for some things. But keeping 5 denominations of coins all in separate compartments adds a lot of clean-up time when players (or you) have to re-sort the huge pile of individual coins used throughout the game back into their individual sections. In that case, it's easier to shift all that time to the players, a few seconds here and there fishing their change out from a mixed bowl or two through out the game and reduce the clean-up to just seconds of dumping the bowl into a single ziploc.
On the other extreme, searching for one or two chits of a particular unit type in a whole pile of chits (of many unit types) is silly; multi-section boxes or GMT style counter trays are definitely the way to go.
I'd recommend must haves as:
Other options for organization during play (links for example, rather than specific product recommendations):
Inside the box:
This is not my project, but I thought it was worth sharing with anyone interested in automating their capturing process.
A few minor modifications I would suggest are:
Why not? You can get a professional quality sharpener very cheaply http://www.amazon.com/Lansky-4-rod-Crock-Sharpener-LCD5D/dp/B000B8FW0E. And then you just need a Steele and you can have razor sharp knives all the time. It's more about learning how to take care of a blade. Doing it is easy and inexpensive.
Or even the Lansky systems
5 Stone Deluxe - $38.99
Or the good ol' 4 Rod Turnbox - $16.99
Lansky 4-rod Turn Box Crock Stick Sharpener
It's a poor man's Sharpmaker. I used one for years until I got a Sharpmaker.
https://www.amazon.com/Lansky-4-rod-Crock-Sharpener-LCD5D/dp/B000B8FW0E
https://smile.amazon.com/Lipper-International-1118-Kitchen-Storage/dp/B008DCH9A6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1482905849&sr=8-3&keywords=lazy+susan
I'm not positive this is the exact one he got but it looks pretty close.
If you don't know what a Lazy Susan is, it's basically two discs set on top of each other with something like Ball Bearings between them. This allows the top disc to rotate freely and smoothly.
You should never use the pull-through portion of that sharpener and the rod gives you no way of maintaining a consistent angle. This would be a lot more effective and versatile for about the same price.
This is the one I bought. It won't work as well as a full on sharpening stone set but it's quick and easy. Use the coarse sticks first and finish with the fine, obviously. I take great care not to mess up the knife so I've only used the fine sticks so far.
My recommendation.
Lansky 4-rod Turn Box Crock Stick Sharpener (LCD5D)
by Lansky
Link: http://amzn.com/B000B8FW0E
I leave a spool on a spinning 'lazy susan' like this one:
http://smile.amazon.com/Copco-2555-0191-Non-Skid-Cabinet-Turntable/dp/B0036OQU1U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396788304&sr=8-1&keywords=lazy+susan
Works great. I've done at least a dozen spools that way.
It should still be fine as long as it is free to move if it is tugged hard left or right. But even with the gel pad, any stress on the ports will increase the risk of failure. I have had it happen a lot on laptop power ports as the cable is moved and tugged at a lot with the failure either being a short in the cord or the soldering coming loose in the laptop.
I am tempted to get something like this with velcro to help with the left to right movement. http://www.amazon.com/Susan-Bearings-Thick-200-lb-Capacity/dp/B0006LBVDI But I am unsure how effective it would be. Either way, I am hoping HTC sells extra linkboxs and cables in the future.
My two favorites are the Kershaw Cryo and the Spyderco Tenacious. They're perfect. The only reason I'd recommend the Cryo over the Tenacious is because of the speed opening. It's very handy to have, but if you don't care, I'd go Tenacious.
Then take your left over money and get a Lansky sharpener.
http://www.amazon.com/Lansky-4-rod-Crock-Sharpener-LCD5D/dp/B000B8FW0E/ref=sr_1_34?ie=UTF8&qid=1404325410&sr=8-34&keywords=knife+sharpener
I was complaining about my knifes and their edge because I always used those Smith ones from Lowes. The Lanksy made my knife a thousand times better. Sharpen it every other week and it's perfect for everything I need whenever I need it. Makes all the difference.
How is that better than a 12” lazy Susan that’s $4 cheaper?
Get one of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Lansky-4-rod-Turn-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B000B8FW0E/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3NXU9W1Q4DYRO&keywords=lansky+4+rod+turn+box+knife+sharpener&qid=1564075158&s=gateway&sprefix=Lansky+4+rod%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-10
It’s not high end, but it’ll do the job.
In my opinion, one of the easiest sharpening systems for beginners are crock sticks or Spyderco's Sharpmaker. The crock sticks are significantly cheaper though and will last a lifetime if you don't break them.
I learned to sharpen on crock sticks. You just keep the blade edge facing down and the blade straight and make slicing passes down either side until you have an edge. Stupid simple, works great, cheap, and the angles should be perfectly fine for most factory edges.
https://www.amazon.com/Copco-2555-0190-Non-Skid-Cabinet-Turntable/dp/B0036OQWTU/ref=pd_aw_sim_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V8X55QGT3H3VCQ21BR9E
ohhh okay, I was thinking a stationary stand, with a television that could rotate 180 degrees to face either way
what you're talking about would be referred to as a "turntable". You might just have to make it yourself by driving an anchoring piece into the floor, then adding small casters to the corners if need be.
you would want a bearing swivel plate to mount to the floor, base it with wood to the height you need, and then mount your table.
something like this will even hold 1000 pounds and they're used in cabinet making. Which is basically what you are doing.
I thought I was the only one with this connundrum when I was Google searching last week. I have this one in my Amazon wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4B52DS/?coliid=I2CDUYK9XPPRHF&colid=1RYYV9PHYK3M6&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
If you can get good at a wet stone i think it is the most effective but for myself i have a hard time getting a even edge. I really like to use "crock sticks" myself. This lansky is inexpensive and works great for all of my knifes.
Shishabucks on a turntable would be nice, and would make it easy to pass around safely.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008DCH9BU/ref=psdc_3744181_t1_B01E7VMLYA?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036OQU2E/ref=psdc_3744181_t1_B009NPJ0RW
I found that the little wire shelves that you can get to double your pantry or shelving area are nice. https://www.amazon.com/ClosetMaid-3456-Large-Shelf-White/dp/B00AES2XB2/ref=sxin_0_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-c2hlbGYgZXh0ZW5kZXI%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=shelf+extender&pd_rd_i=B00AES2XB2&pd_rd_r=9e863b24-afce-4f4c-b042-dad654d80771&pd_rd_w=Fvxud&pd_rd_wg=jLiMQ&pf_rd_p=983984df-2ad2-4c97-ba7f-4c5a90291c2b&pf_rd_r=QBSJYQSPZW1V99XPX4NY&psc=1&qid=1569685004&s=gateway
Lazy susans for canned good, spices, medications, you can get lazy susans with two shelves, and those are nice for smaller items. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036OQWT0?aaxitk=C04aQKaeELS.5S8eGrb3QA&pd_rd_i=B0036OQWT0&pf_rd_p=44fc3e0f-4b9e-4ed8-b33b-363a7257163d&hsa_cr_id=4348174040901&sb-ci-n=productDescription&sb-ci-v=Copco%202555-0187%20Non-Skid%202-Tier%20Pantry%20Cabinet%20Lazy%20Susan%20Turntable%2C%2012-Inch%2C%20White%2FGray&sb-ci-a=B0036OQWT0
Guaranteed if you have a lot of dishes, there are some you really never use. Pack those up and put them in storage somewhere, that way you are not throwing them away, if the wife is worried about that. You don't need 24 coffee cups, or bowls, for 3 people for daily use. Put stuff you only use once a year (christmas turkey roasting pan) in a plastic tote, and put it in the garage or basement. Better yet, if you have a kid who will be moving out in the next few years, start putting extra items in a tote for them to take when they move.
I recently moved, and like a nerd I mapped out my kitchen cupboards before I unpacked. Having things where you need them makes putting them away and finding them so much easier. Keep the coffee cups close to the coffee maker, the glasses near the sink, the spices close to the stove.
I bought this in 2013 for 4.99 and it was the best purchase I've ever made:
Copco 2555-0191 Non-Skid Cabinet Turntable, 9-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036OQU1U/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_VCiVub00S3TXT
I recently invested in a bunch of nice oils and vinegars, myself. I use a lazy-susan type carousel to put them on. You might need two, but I'm thinking I have about 12 bottles on mine (not at home atm).
Edit: Here's a sample of what I'm talking about. The size will determine how many bottles it will hold, of course.
Hilariously, it is a spice rack I got for $15 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BRU8R0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zCxRAb5WRB65D
I use the Lansky Turn Box . It’s basically a poor mans Spyderco Sharpmaker, but it does it’s job extremely well. For $15 you can’t really go wrong!
This. Do NOT get a carbide sharpener where you run the knife through a V in a piece of plastic.
This was an amazing review and was very professional. I subscribed and will definitely will be watching out for your new content. I have literally nothing bad to say about the video. One cool thing I think might make the video even better would be a rotating turntable to but the products on, like this: https://www.amazon.com/Bluecell-Rotating-Bearings-Monitor-Turntable/dp/B009NPJ0RW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483051945&sr=8-1&keywords=rotating+table Keep up the work
If anyone is looking for a cheaper alternative, I got one of these from Amazon. It holds up to 14 30mL bottles per shelf (7 across x 2 deep x 3 shelves = 42 total). It works great and as soon as I fill this one up, I'll be buying another.
Bluecell 12” Inch Heavy Duty Rotating Swivel Steel Ball Bearings Stand for Monitor/TV/Turntable/Lazy Susan + Bluecell Cable Tie https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NPJ0RW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BNO.Ab35AYJX8
I found it difficult to get a sharp knife from japanese sharpening stones, but I could cut paper on the first try with
this.
When you do end up needing a sharpener, these are good https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B8FW0E/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523064182&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=lansky+box&dpPl=1&dpID=31h2vrVubXL&ref=plSrch
And these are great https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B8L6LS/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523064172&sr=8-1-spell&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=lansky+diamomd+guided
If you have Netflix, check out the Marie Kondo show. Super helpful advice.
I stay on top of cleaning by spending about 30-60 every day cleaning after work. I get it done as soon as I step in the door. Things like doing/putting away the dishes, clearing tabletops, throwing in a load of laundry, doing a quick vacuum (I have two shedding dogs).
Then on Saturday mornings, I do the deeper cleaning. Giving the bathroom a scrub (if needed), organizing a messy shelf, dusting, mopping, washing the bedding, clearing old food out of the fridge, etc.
Making it a daily habit really helps keep it under control. There's nothing worse than looking at a week's worth of dishes in the sink, or a month's worth of overflowing dirty laundry. Staying on top of it is much less stressful and easier.
As for effective storage, there are lots of options. Little boxes to put in your cabinets and drawers, etc. I use this for my spices and this for my cutlery. I use tons of bulldog clips for keeping bags of food shut or clipping spice baggies together. It helps keep my kitchen neat and tidy.
Lansky makes a nice sharpening kit for under $20.
Lansky 4-rod Turn Box Knife Sharpener https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8FW0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VCa2AbP54WVGM
If you buy a crock stick sharpener (one example), you can sharpen them yourself. The steel Victorinox uses takes an edge really well. You can get them sharp enough to shave with in maybe five minutes, tops.
If it is only for regular maintenance i.e. that the edge is only slightly dull the sharpmaker as is is ok. But if it ever gets really dull or a chip it will take forever and a day with s110v to get the edge back.
A cheaper alternative but with more obtuse angle options that works the same way is available here from lansky https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lansky-Unisexs-4-Rod-Deluxe-Sharpener-Yellow/dp/B000B8FW0E.
And I have just seen there is also a diamond version https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lansky-4-Rod-Diamond-Ceramic-Sharpener/dp/B008EKY5OA/.
mathematical
IT SPINS
wow, everything is so much easier to do on a laptop
I bought this one via Amazon Prime, http://smile.amazon.com/Bluecell-Rotating-Bearings-Monitor-Turntable/dp/B009NPJ0RW?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
$8.65 , Bluecell 12" Inch Heavy Duty Rotating Swivel Steel Ball Bearings Stand for Monitor/TV/Turntable/Lazy Susan . It handles my heaviest in-progress tree (about 30-40 lbs while wet with a huge rootball). I've only had it for 2 weeks. ymmv
This one's non-skid! You won't even need slipmats now: http://www.amazon.com/Copco-2555-0191-Non-Skid-Cabinet-Turntable/dp/B0036OQU1U/ref=acc_glance_k_ai_ps_t3_t_4
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8FW0E
Cheap but excellent knife sharpener to go with the knife.
Get a clear acrylic tiered shelf, like this one
Is this the one?
If I had known it were possible I would have tried to rig that first. Might work pretty well with a lazy susan bearing now that I'm thinking about it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NPJ0RW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8f64ybSN9RQ88
Hmm, I do have 2-3 hard drives from old computers actually! Let me take a look inside. Thanks for chiming in.
Neat idea -- I'm guessing you happen to have used this kind of rotary mechanism before, and you used a hard-disk spindle?
The other thing I'm considering is goin on amazon and ordering a turntable like a somewhat precise/well-rated turntable (like this one) or maybe a revolving cake stand (like this one), both of which have stainless steel ball bearings for what is claimed to be smooth rotation.
Too bad they have beveled circumference edges though, might be hard to attach directly to the little rubber wheel or even using a belt.
I have, and am happy with, this one. However, some people I know buy heavy duty bearing rings from Home Depot and use those, but I don't need to be able to support four hundred pounds on the wheel.
You may need to get a board to put on top for larger instruments. I hunk of carpet also is helpful. You can also find bearings that you can DIY into a very acceptable rig.
base at amazon
I purchased this from Amazon, and placed it on the top shelf of the KALLAX IKEA shelf I have next to my TV stand. Still missing the 3 rares from Wave 1, DK, Pit & Little Mac (the latter 2 of which I got online, but are still shipping).
If you're not interested in the price, Lansky makes a very similar setup for about $15-20
It's a great looking sharpener I haven't picked up yet myself, but everything I've heard about it is good.
Here's another one that says it's the same thing in the description, but is labelled 'Crock Stik'. Not sure of the differences but it looks very similar and is $10 less.
You can't go wrong with the Spyderco Tenacious. Only $35 but it performs like a $100 knife. When I got mine I was very impressed by the quality. The handle has good ergonomics and the blade is a decent steel. It is a great slicer and workhorse!
A good entry-level sharpening kit is the Lansky TurnBox. It was my first sharpening system and it will keep your knife razor sharp. It only has medium and fine grit ceramic rods, but as long as you don't let your knife get too dull you can easily maintain it. There is a slightly more expensive turnbox that has coarse diamond rods that would be better for bringing very dull knives back to life.
http://www.amazon.com/Lansky-4-rod-Crock-Sharpener-LCD5D/dp/B000B8FW0E
Maybe something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Copco-5234758-Non-Skid-Cabinet-Turntable/dp/B07KRY8YBT (check the measurements)
You can't get any easier or cheaper than a Lansky Turnbox.
I use a Copco 12" 2-Tier Non-Skid Lazy Susan Turntable.
It's available from Amazon (here) for ~$12 plus shipping. And if it doesn't work for your nail polishes, you can use it in the kitchen for a space rack or in a bathroom cabinet or just about anywhere else for random stuff.
It holds about 75 bottles per tier, so about 150 bottles total if it were exclusively for nail polishes.
You don't see all your colours laid out like you would with a shelf, but it works well for me. I find that I just know where things are. The fact that it's all packed together means it takes up less space than if everything were spread out.
If you hunt hard enough, you may be able to find a 3-tier, but those are more rare.
Ive got the same system, and it works well enough, though a bit of a pain for frequent touch ups. Its very simple to use.
though, for your purposes, the Lansky Croc sticks might be better. its very cheap only 20 bucks or so.
The spyderco sharpmaker is the same sort of thing, though higher quality. of course it costs a few times more, at 60-70 bucks.
those hold the rod/stones at the right angles to sharpen at, and you just hold the knife vertical and draw them down, swapping sides. its very possible with both to get extremely sharp edges quickly.
Easiest way, but it's a bit over 15, is to get a cheap angled rod set-up. Cheaper than that is buying a small sharpening stone or diamond pad.
For a buck or two more you can get a much better edge on your steel. If you've spent any serious money on your knives, don't ruin them on a pull-through sharpener like that. Here's a basic 2-stone kit for about the same price as the big one. Or this Lansky 4-rod crock box if you want a "pull-through" style. For a few bucks more ($20 or so) you can get a slightly better Japanese stone set. If you want something more "pull-through" style you can get the [WorkSharp Field sharpener](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009YKHZ96/ref=s9_al_bw_g469_i4} for $30 that will get you consistent angles.
This is the one I have,
Copco 255-0186 Non-Skid Pantry Cabinet Lazy Susan Turntable, 18-Inch, White/Gray - 2555-0186 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036OQU2E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Gkf4DbPQ68Z5G
Do yourself a favor and pick up a decent sharpening system. That two weeks could have been 5 minutes!
You don't have to spend a ton, here's a good one for under $20. Or there is the Spyderco Sharpmaker for around $60. No skill required for either to put a nice edge on your blade.
If the turntable is about 9" wide, you will have a few inches in front of it. If you take up that space with something attached to the back of the door, then you won't have stuff in front of it to have to move out of the way.
​
I'm kind of liking this turntable idea!
However, most of the plastic Rubbermaid ones I'm seeing are 10" or 10.5" across, which won't work for you. This bamboo one from Home Depot is 8" across and 7.3 inches tall, so I'm not sure you could get it in there.
There are smaller ones; Copco makes a single at 9"; this clear one with high sides is 9", and the sides are thinner, it would fit more, but you'd have to lift it up and over.
Here's atwo-tier 9" one; it has those higher sides that will keep stuff from falling off.
Does anyone have any experience with this kit?
http://www.amazon.com/Lansky-4-rod-Crock-Sharpener-LCD5D/dp/B000B8FW0E/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1420399705&sr=8-8&keywords=lansky+sharpener
I'm wondering if some crock sticks would work well for a hawkbill blade?
I have to agree that the solution would be either an accurate software measurement or a scale based solution. I have two thoughts here. If your printer is properly calibrated then you should in theory be able to track exactly how much filament is used. That means that if you extrude 100mm of filament and your printer is actually calibrated to do that then it should be know problem to do a quick n=n+100; in a logfile somewhere.
My other suggestion to a solution would be to have a lazy susan setup. Just like this guy: http://i.imgur.com/JfMsdas.jpg, using one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036OQU1U?ref_=sr_1_1&qid=1396788304&sr=8-1&keywords=lazy%20susan&pldnSite=1. That way you could zero the scale with the lazy susan and empty spool on it and have an exact measurement of the filament left. Yeah, the weight would vary but I'm sure that will a digital scale hooked up to an arduino that somebody could program something pretty slick.
I think that there is a solution here that somebody really should work on. It wouldn't be that hard to implement and would help a lot of people.
No, but it is this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000B8FW0E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467999946&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=lansky+turn+box&dpPl=1&dpID=31Di3Tb2fhL&ref=plSrch
This?
I know you said you don't have the money for the Spyderco set, but have you seen this sharpener from Landsky? It's really inexpensive and functions the same way as the Sharpmaker.
I feel like I should point out that there are so many ways to go wrong with knife sharpeners. The pull-through ones are garbage. Get a crock stick sharpener like this if you're going that route.
Ah alright man!
Will this work then?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004YOKA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The one you linked couldnt ship to my country :/
Like the sypderco but cheaper, love mine.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B8FW0E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I don't even suggest freehand sharpening to a beginner if it's a knife they even remotely care about or want to actually be able to use, because that's a fast way for someone to fuck up a knife, and beginner sharpeners usually really fuck it up.
I'm suggesting that at the minimum, go with a semi-guided setup. Lansky's Crock Stick sharpener is only $17, and using it is literally just "hold knife so it is straight up and down, and then push down and pull back against the sticks". It's very little effort, and is the stepping stone towards freehand sharpening by building up the muscle memory to hold a knife in place.
If there is something you do or use every single day, to me, it is worth spending at least a little extra time/money/effort at some point to make the experience less begrudging to do.
I have sharpened many, many knives for people. People that are very much the "average" home cook. No crazy edges, either. Just something that is easily achievable and maintainable by a casual person. Every time, they have told me that it's a better edge than what they have had before ever, and that they don't feel like they're fighting to cut the food they're cutting/prepping, and because of that, it lets them enjoy the process of cooking more. Needing less effort and fewer strokes to cut something cleanly goes a long way towards making people not dread meal preparation.
Is there a point of diminishing returns on sharpening a knife? Of course. You can sharpen a knife to the point where it will want to cut straight in and through everything it touches, which is bad. But it doesn't mean that you should just be satisfied with a barely-serviceable edge just because it's easy to do and does the bare minimum.
It's not about being obsessed, it's about wanting to do something properly.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B8FW0E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Go with something from Kershaw. I would buy the chill. And get yourself an inexpensive ceramic sharpening kit as well. I recommend this one for your needs.
I've got a pair of these in my cabinet for all of my spices. Most are purchased in glass jars and just stored in those containers.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0036OQU1U/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_PeH-tb13013VS