After having trouble handling models while painting, I decided I needed a turntable to use in my spraybooth, so I made one.

 First, I bought a four-bolt flange bearing with a 3⁄4″ bore. This bearing is very heavy and has a nice flat base, so it stays where you want it and there’s little danger of it tipping. I’m in the industrial supply business, so I was able to order one, but look around online, at flea markets, or in catalogs to obtain a similar bearing.

Next, I removed the two rubber seals from the bearing, and used some degreaser to remove all of the packed in grease and allow the bearing to spin easier.

Then, I took a short scrap of round aluminum rod stock which I drilled and threaded to take a 1⁄4″ screw.

The platform is made from cork coasters that I found at a dollar store. I drilled and countersunk a hole in the center of the coaster to receive a retaining screw. The cork is great because it allows you to stick pins into it to hold small parts.

So, for an investment of about $6.00, I have a turntable.

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Tip submitted by:
Manny KanebleiYork, Pennsylvania