DIY turntable

[Oneduck]

As I’m learning to engrave, I’m having to build a few other things I need until I can get the funds to get the fancy ones. Here’s my DIY turntable so I’m not chasing things under the scope.
One piece of walnut (scrap I had)
One 12” piece of 1” steel I had laying around
One bearing off eBay
A couple hours later…

 

[pkroyer]

What type and size of bearing did you use? Looks great to me.

 

[Oneduck]

What type and size of bearing did you use? Looks great to me.

Thanks, this is the bearing (picture below). I’ll probably 3D print some thrust washers until I can get some ptfe thrust washers or a real turntable. It spins fine but it’s smoother when it’s not bearing on walnut. Imagine that

 

[Aventuraal]

You should be able to buy the thrust washers for very little. The bearing is the pricey part. I would try and get them soon, so you don't damage the bearing.

 

[Oneduck]

You should be able to buy the thrust washers for very little. The bearing is the pricey part. I would try and get them soon, so you don't damage the bearing.

They don’t seem to make them for this size that I’ve seen. I checked McMaster car, but this seems to be some weird bearing.

I don’t know that much about thrust washers, but what do you think about the idea of printing a thin one?