A rotating table for making pastry products should always be at hand not only for professional bakers, but also for all those who like to cook for themselves and their loved ones. The rotating surface allows you to significantly simplify the process of decorating cakes. You will no longer have to walk around the baked goods, because it will rotate freely around its axis.

What materials and tools are needed to create a table?

Rotary table IC can be bought in a store, but it is much more convenient to make this product yourself. In progress self-assembly it becomes possible to make an individual drawing, as well as select suitable materials. In addition, the price of such a product will be much cheaper than a purchased one. The item can be made using available materials and tools:

• Wood base;
• Bearings (2 pcs.);
• Liquid nails or self-tapping screws;
• Plastic or iron tube;
• Metal circle;
• Thin sheet of plastic.

Any materials can be used as a wooden blank. To save money, you can also use a door from an old cabinet. Each of them has certain advantages. For example, wood is more environmentally friendly and safe, and MDF is very easy to work with. Chipboard is an attractive material in terms of price.

Assembly stages

How to make a cake turntable? The process of assembling a rotating stand is not particularly difficult, but it requires some physical effort. First you need to prepare necessary materials and make a drawing. Follow a certain sequence of actions:

1. This is how you make a DIY rotating turntable for a cake. It is necessary to cut two circles from a piece of chipboard or other material. Parameters can be selected by at will. In this example it is 20 cm.
2. In one of the circles in the center we make a recess in which the bearing will be installed. It is this part that will give rotation to the entire structure.
3. By using liquid nails or self-tapping screws, we attach the second element, which does not have a recess, to the first. Due to the second circle, the device will firmly adhere to the surface.
4. Next, we insert a tube into the bearing that will connect the lower and upper bases. The length of the tube can vary from 15 to 18 cm. This is the most preferred size, neither short nor long.
5. It is better to make a stand for a confectionery product from a metal circle with a diameter of 30-40 cm. It is attached to the top of the tube using a welding machine.
6. Plywood or chipboard is placed on a metal surface using self-tapping screws.

ATTENTION! In most cases, not all people have the opportunity to do full welding. In this case, it comes to the rescue cold welding, reminiscent of plasticine in texture.

The nuances of making a rotating cake table

To make the assembly process go smoothly, you need to know some nuances. For example, it is better to take a double pressed bearing. Otherwise, two bearings will be required, and one of them must fit inside the other. One element can be driven into another using nails. It is also necessary to ensure that the plastic tube fits into the bearing as accurately as possible. It is important that there is a strong fixation and that it does not dangle. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to use such a device.

IMPORTANT! The resulting product can be given an attractive appearance. It must be covered with a film or plastic base. This will also extend the life of the device and make it easier to maintain.

The rotating rotating table provides convenient access to the confectionery product from all sides at the same time. You can make such a stand yourself, especially since the materials for its manufacture are available in every home.

Rotating table

I built myself a rotating table. Suitable for decorating cakes and for modeling (including doll heads). I molded it, as they say, from what I had. But it spins perfectly (no cake yet), even if you play in the Field of Miracles or open a casino! :)

What I needed:

1) stand for hot dishes (round rug with a ball pattern - bought on sale in the Metro store for 3 UAH), diameter 38 cm;

2) a piece of fiberboard (we cut out a circle from it with a diameter 1 cm smaller than the hot stand -37 cm);

3) a furniture wheel on bearings and fastened with a screw and nut (to make disassembly easier) - I bought it on the market for 12 UAH;

4) 4 screws, 4 nuts, 4 washers (take the wheel with you to the store and select the length of the screw according to it, so that its length does not interfere with the free rotation of the table, and also keep in mind that it must be recessed in the fiberboard and not protrude above the surface of the table , so the cap should be flat);

5) 4 self-tapping screws, 5-6 cm long;

7) drill and self-tapping drill bit and drill bit large diameter to deepen the hole for recessing the screw head;

8) a block of wood about 60 cm long (I don’t know the exact size, it’s better to choose one for a specific wheel so that it is a little wider than the distance between the wings of the base of the wheel (so that it fits tightly)

9) sandpaper in order to clean the edges of the fiberboard;

10) screw and wing nut, size 6, suitable length (5-6 cm);

11) glue "Dragon"

First of all, you need to cut a circle out of fiberboard required diameter. Make 4 holes from the center (attaching the base of the wheel). The edges of the fiberboard need to be sanded and covered with tape.

Then we put the base of the wheel on a piece of timber (sharpen it a little so that it fits perfectly), mark and drill a hole for the mount.

We attach the base of the wheel to our table top.

TO wooden block We attach additional parts made of timber (so that the table is stable), fasten it with self-tapping screws.

Connecting top part with the base and fasten it.

Apply "Dragon" glue in a spiral pattern to the tabletop from the edges to the center. We apply our mat - a hot stand and separate it again, wait a couple of minutes for the glue to thicken and apply it to the tabletop again. Turn the table over with the table top down and, gently pressing, iron the table top with your hand. reverse side so that the glue adheres well.

Everything is ready!

If you wish, you can somehow decorate the table leg - paint, decoupage, etc.

There is such a thing as a turntable. Some people use it for presentations or souvenirs. Confectioners use it to rotate the cake while making it. I decided to make a turntable with my own hands to display my homemade products, like in “3D”. It was based on a motor from microwave oven. Makes almost 3 revolutions per minute. Powered by 220V household network.

To design the table we will need:
- circle made of plywood;
- a rectangle made of plywood;
- switch;
- aluminum corner, for fastening the switch;
- power cord;
- screws 10 pieces;
- a motor from a microwave oven.

The first step is to make a cut in our base for the motor. It turned out somehow crooked, but that’s not the point, it will be covered by the table itself. Base dimensions 250mm*100mm, plywood thickness 18mm.

In the table pancake we drill a hole with a diameter of 6 mm, the motor axis is 6.5 mm. The hole is not through, but exactly the length of the motor axis (about 10 mm). Let's try it on. Fits tight. If you drill with the same diameter as the motor axis, the table plate will dangle. It will have to be glued, and this will add additional time to making a homemade product.

You definitely need to look at the motor. They are not 220V. I came across 21V. In the latter case, a transformer is needed; it can be powered from the control board of the same furnace.

Since I have used plywood, I decided to spray paint the pancake and the base of the table. Was in stock matte paint black color. Everything dried quickly. At the same time, I drilled a hole for threading the wires through.

After the paint has dried, screw the motor into its permanent place. I took the screws from an old printer. Very successful because of the wide cap.

We thread the wires into the hole from the bottom of the structure. We solder the switch, for me it is a toggle switch TP 1-2. We attach the corner to the base. We screw the toggle switch to the corner. If you don’t have a corner like I have and another switch, then you can make something to suit your needs.

To prevent the structure from moving on the table, I decided to install rubber feet. I used medicine caps as legs. In general, it is very convenient to use such legs in the manufacture of cases and homemade products. Rubber is very elastic. I screwed them onto the same screws from the printer.

The table plate in my case is 230 mm. The thickness is still the same 18 mm as at the base. Suitable for my needs. This is the table I got. I repeat, it makes almost 3 revolutions in a minute.

It is very convenient for confectioners who make cakes to use various kinds devices to facilitate the decoration process finished product. Fortunately, today stores offer a wide range of such equipment. One such device is a turntable. True, the cost of such a table is quite considerable, and it is often easier and more profitable to try to make a turntable for a cake with your own hands.

How is it convenient?

This table will be useful not only for professional pastry chefs. It will be very useful both for those who like to cook for pleasure, and for cooks taking their first steps. This table will come in very handy for housewives who decorate cakes with fondant. It looks like a circle-pedestal on a leg that rotates around its axis. The main goal is to make the work of the confectioner as ergonomic and convenient as possible, to simplify the task of decorating finished cake. The cake is placed on a stand, and by rotating it, you can easily cover it with fondant, decorate it with figures, inscriptions and other decor. In this case, there is no need to walk around it, the confectionery product will rotate on the stand, and the hostess will have access to any place on the cake.

What you need

In order to make a cake turntable with your own hands, you will need:

• Bearings - 2 pcs. It is better to use double pressed bearings.
• Wood blank for a circle. This could be the door from old furniture or any chipboard material, available.
• Nails.
• Self-tapping screws.
• Tube (plastic or iron).
• Circle made of iron (metal).
• Plywood sheet.
• Plastic or decorative self-adhesive film.

How to make a turntable with your own hands

This process is not too complicated, but requires male participation. First, you should draw a drawing of the future stand and prepare all the necessary elements.

If the bearing is not double, then two will be required, and one must fit into the other.

1. We push the smaller bearing into the larger one using nails.
2. Using a jigsaw, we cut out two circles with a diameter of 20 cm from a chipboard blank (or an old door).
3. In one of them, a hole should be made in the center into which the bearing is placed. It is this technique that will ensure the rotation of the entire mechanism.
4. We attach the second circle with self-tapping screws (you can use liquid nails) to the first.
5. The bottom circle, which does not have a hole, will stand directly on the table.
6. Then a plastic tube is inserted into the bearing (an iron tube can be used, if available). It will connect the base and the top - the pedestal for the cake. The tube must fit very accurately into the bearing so that it does not dangle, otherwise it will be difficult to use the turntable. Optimal length connecting tube- 15-18 cm. In this case, it will not be too short and too long, using the device will be as convenient as possible.
7. The top (the stand itself on which the cake is placed) is best made of metal. You will need a metal circle with a diameter of 30-40 centimeters. It is attached to the top of the tube (metal or plastic) by welding. Of course, not everyone has it on hand at home. welding machine and a person who knows how to do it. In this case, you can use cold welding, reminiscent of plasticine.
8. Plywood or chipboard, equal in diameter to the metal circle, is attached to the top of the metal circle using liquid nails or self-tapping screws.

Now the DIY cake turntable is almost ready. All that remains is to add aesthetics to it. To do this, the top is covered with wallpaper film or a plastic round base. This will give the device a finished look and make it easier to maintain.

As you can see, if you want, making a turntable for a cake with your own hands is not so difficult. A set of materials for its assembly can be found in almost any home, and the work process itself is not that complicated.

How can I replace a cake turntable?

What is the solution for those who do not have a turntable? Very simple and affordable solution also found in almost any home. You can use a rotating plate from the microwave. Almost all models are designed in such a way that they have a glass plate and a round stand at the bottom. You need to remove the plate and the circle underneath it from the microwave. If it is too smooth, you can put paper (a paper towel) underneath to reduce slipping. This way you can decorate the cake by smoothly rotating it around its axis. Also, a glass plate will not spoil the view when serving the finished decorated product.

A do-it-yourself cake turntable is needed not only by seasoned pastry chefs. This is a necessary item for those who cook for pleasure. Housewives who bake cakes coated with mastic cannot do without such a design. The main purpose of the rotating table is to facilitate the process of decorating the cake. That is, you don’t have to beat around the bush with the finished product; it will be enough to simply decorate the rotating cake. The baked goods spin around their axis, and you just need to have time to decorate them.

How to make a turntable? To begin, prepare all the necessary materials. You will need two bearings, which can be purchased at auto parts stores.

Please note that there are double, pressed bearings. The second option is preferable because you will have to tinker less.

The rotating table also needs a wooden slab. You can stock up on a door from kitchen set. In addition, you will need hard nails, screws, plastic tubes, a metal circle, thin plastic, and plywood.

Work process

Scheme Drawing

Making a turntable with your own hands is quite simple. First of all, you will need to draw high-quality drawing. After this, we begin to work according to the following scheme. If you have two bearings, and not one pressed one, then we hammer the element of the smaller diameter into the larger one using nails. It is necessary to cut two circles with a diameter of 20 cm in a wooden slab. A hole is cut in the middle of one of the circles into which the bearing is driven. In this case, the two parts are twisted and secured with self-tapping screws. A bearing is placed in the center.

The DIY table is equipped with plastic tubes. The tube should connect the upper and lower parts. Keep this point in mind when making a drawing for the turntable. In this case, the tube must fit exactly into the bearing. The ideal length is 15 cm. Such a tube will not be too short or long, so you will not have to bend over while decorating the product.

The top is made of metal. To make it spin, give special attention its diameter. On average, the diameter of a metal circle should range from 30 to 40 cm. If you have the opportunity to weld the elements, that will be great. For those who are deprived of this opportunity, cold welding was invented, which looks like plasticine. The cake turntable also requires circles cut from plywood. The rotating part is installed on the pipe, and the elements are fastened with self-tapping screws.

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The table can be made of wood:

Cake turntable

Bearing Rotation unit assembly
Tabletop base Rotating part assembled
Cake turntable (bottom view) Cake turntable (side view)