Lining a lazy Susan cupboard
Brooklyn1 wrote:
> On Mon, 2 Apr 2012 18:31:50 +0100, Janet > wrote:
>
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>>> On 4/2/2012 10:31 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
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>>>> But how do you make the pattern? What is it made of and how do
>>>> you do it?
>>
>> Use a double-page of newspaper. If your newspaper is too small tape
>> two sheets together.
>>
>> You need some string, a pencil and a tape measure or ruler. Tie the
>> pencil onto one eld of the string.
>>
>> Measure the width of your lazy susan across the middle. That's the
>> diameter of the circle. The radius of the circle is half the
>> diameter. Cut the string to half the diameter.
>>
>> Put the cut end in the middle of the paper, hold it with one finger.
>> With the other hand, hold the string taut and the pencil straight
>> and use it to draw a circle. Cut it out. That;s your pattern.
>>
>> If your Lazy susan has a centre spindle you'll need a centre cut
>> out on the patternpaper to fit round it. Fold your paper circle in
>> half, then in quarters, and cut off the point. Now cut a straight
>> line from the centre hole to one edge of the circle. Lay your paper
>> pattern on the lazy susan to check it's a good fit.
>
> Didn't you ever cut out paper valentine hearts and paper doilys in
> kindergarten by folding and then cutting through all layers at once?
>
> A couple lengths of butcher paper taped together to form a slightly
> over sized square should do it... can fold the paper in half, in half
> again, and in half once more to make a triangle, then measure from the
> point the radius distance and cut on a tangent. Snip off the very
> point to make an opening for the center post, open the sheet, tuck the
> excess arcs under and tape to add strength, open one taped radius to
> slip over the center post and retape and there you have it.
Thanks!
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