Turntable for models (Lazy Susan)

🌟 Model Building Turntable (Lazy Susan) – Practical for Painting and Display 🛠️

01/10/2026

V1: Pin for the base plate's ball bearing corrected.

V2: New reinforced variant of the turntable

This turntable I designed is the ideal, simple tool for your craft table. It offers a basic rotating function – perfect for easily turning your models when painting them or for simply displaying them from all sides.

🔧 Construction & Assembly

• The top plate is stable and provides a good bearing seat
• The base plate / stand also offers a precise fit for the bearing. I have added holes there to optimize material consumption somewhat
• Simple Design: Robust, uncomplicated construction that is easy to print.
• Stable Stand: Flat base for secure grip on the workbench.

⚙️ Required Accessories for Assembly:

For the rotating function, only a standard ball bearing is required:

• 1x Type 608 ball bearing (Standard size, e.g., for skateboards or fidget spinners).

The bearing is pressed into the central recess of the turntable (white). Then the turntable is placed onto the central pin of the base (black).

⚠️ Notes:

• Due to the central 608 ball bearing, the plate has a certain "flex". Parts must be positioned as centrally as possible.

🛠️ Printing Recommendations

• Material: PLA (Tested) – The profile is optimized for this material.
• Layer Height: 0.2 mm recommended.
• Infill: 15% (sufficient, as the parts do not bear heavy loads).

Have fun building and painting your models! 🚀