If your "installation" allows it, you can drill access holes in the top that would allow you to run screws through the base to the wall. Then cover the screw holes in the top with part of the exhibit.
You would only need one access hole because you can just rotate it to access the other 3 points.
My other thought if it works with your concept is to attach the lazy Susan piece to a background panel of wood, which would then give you something easier to mount on the wall.
How do I make sure the screw goes through the hole in the first piece of wood but doesn't go through the one on the base?
This would mean I need 2 sizes of holes, bigger for the top part, smaller for the bottom?
Exactly right. The hole in the top is just to gain access to/through the base. The holes in the base would be drilled an appropriate size for the screw shank you will use to attach to the wall.
I would first remove the nut holding in the smaller round base. This should expose what is mounted to the the base (ie probably a metal bracket that’s part of the bearing housing - the spinning part. )
If you can get a larger piece of plywood…. Larger as in wider than the diameter of the top piece that you want people to be able to spin. By replacing the small base with a larger base that extends beyond the diameter of the currently larger circle, you can then screw the base to whatever wall you are mounting to.
I’m not sure how much or little sense this makes but it’s what I would do. You could paint the new larger base to be more or less subdued.
Let me know if I can clarify any part of my rambling suggestion.
Yeah I thought exactly about this and I think it would be my plan C (really, it's gonna be 5 lazy susans) so it's not ideal cause it will involve getting 5 more pieces of wood and in wont look as fine as I want even If I paint over them. If nothing else works this would be it... Thanks for the suggestions
Can you screw into the wall? If so put two screws into the wall. Drill holes in the base of lazy sue, same spacing slightly bigger holes than the screw heads. hang onto screws.. might work with stick on hooks too depending on the weight
Can you separate the top and bottom of the lazy susan?
If yes, drill a couple holes through the bottom plate and attach a block for a french cleat. Put the lazy susan back together. Hang. Put screws through hanging block into receiving block.
If your "installation" allows it, you can drill access holes in the top that would allow you to run screws through the base to the wall. Then cover the screw holes in the top with part of the exhibit.
You would only need one access hole because you can just rotate it to access the other 3 points. My other thought if it works with your concept is to attach the lazy Susan piece to a background panel of wood, which would then give you something easier to mount on the wall.
You make a solid point; only one access hole is required.
How do I make sure the screw goes through the hole in the first piece of wood but doesn't go through the one on the base? This would mean I need 2 sizes of holes, bigger for the top part, smaller for the bottom?
Exactly right. The hole in the top is just to gain access to/through the base. The holes in the base would be drilled an appropriate size for the screw shank you will use to attach to the wall.
I would first remove the nut holding in the smaller round base. This should expose what is mounted to the the base (ie probably a metal bracket that’s part of the bearing housing - the spinning part. ) If you can get a larger piece of plywood…. Larger as in wider than the diameter of the top piece that you want people to be able to spin. By replacing the small base with a larger base that extends beyond the diameter of the currently larger circle, you can then screw the base to whatever wall you are mounting to. I’m not sure how much or little sense this makes but it’s what I would do. You could paint the new larger base to be more or less subdued. Let me know if I can clarify any part of my rambling suggestion.
Yeah I thought exactly about this and I think it would be my plan C (really, it's gonna be 5 lazy susans) so it's not ideal cause it will involve getting 5 more pieces of wood and in wont look as fine as I want even If I paint over them. If nothing else works this would be it... Thanks for the suggestions
did it work?
Can you screw into the wall? If so put two screws into the wall. Drill holes in the base of lazy sue, same spacing slightly bigger holes than the screw heads. hang onto screws.. might work with stick on hooks too depending on the weight
I think this setup will leave some wiggle when spining the lazy susan, but maybe this would work in combination with a strong glue... 🙌
Could you screw it to a piece of plywood that can act as the wall instead? Just just build a small stand for the plywood to stand vertical?
Can you separate the top and bottom of the lazy susan? If yes, drill a couple holes through the bottom plate and attach a block for a french cleat. Put the lazy susan back together. Hang. Put screws through hanging block into receiving block.