DIY 30$ Turntable for 3D Scanning (Magnetic)

IKEA Coffee Table + TV Turntable = Cheap 3D Scanning Turntable /w Metal Surface

I really liked @Paw85's 3DSM and SMMT systems for 3D scanners. After looking at different options, most were plastic and would not really work nicely with magnetic markers. For starting out I ordered 12" plastic TV turntable off amazon that was only 12.80€ but I had to find a way to make magnets work on it.

 quoted some custom laser cut sheets but that was more expensive and would take more time. So I turned to IKEA exploration and lo and behold - GLADOM is a 45cm in diameter steel, powder coated coffee table with a removable plate. It's a bit on the bigger side for what I need but it only cost 18.00€. 

After whipping up a quick riser pizza slice and some VHB double sided tape, this was the result.

Parts list

• 1x IKEA GLADOM
• 1x 12 inch TV turntable from Amazon (there are many variants of the same identical turntable)
• some VHB double-sided tape or similar

Instructions

1. Print the risers - 1 plate with 6x pieces is perfectly good.
2. Align them like in the picture for easier adhesive tape application. Lay 2 lines of tape across all of them.
3. Cut the tape from the other side (longer blade works better) and you'll be left with perfect size tape on each piece.
4. Align the slices and do a test fit - once done, clean the table surface and glue the pieces in place.
5. In my case it was a nice friction fit on the turntable but if you want, you can also add the tape between the risers and the turntable for permanent mounting.