How Would You Do This?

[cabinetman]

How would you make the rotating tray at the end of this table, and get it to pivot?


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[pelligrini]

I'd drive a pin from the bottom of the table top through a hole in the tray back into a shallow hole in the top. I'd probably use a small magnet to keep the trey aligned when closed.

[Uncle Cracker]

In addition to Erik's suggestion, My initial thought would be to drill the drawer frame top to bottom, glue in a tubular metal bushing, and use a pivot pin made of similar metal, inserted from the bottom of the carcass. That kind of pivot, especially if there is any weight, works best without wood. The metal parts would allow for periodic lubrication, and would not be susceptible to humidity changes. But, as I think about it, a nylon bushing would work also, and would need less lubrication.

[BobSch]

I like UC's idea of the nylon bushing.

[Jim Frye]

Head to the local hobby shop...

In addition to Erik's suggestion, My initial thought would be to drill the drawer frame top to bottom, glue in a tubular metal bushing, and use a pivot pin made of similar metal, inserted from the bottom of the carcass. That kind of pivot, especially if there is any weight, works best without wood. The metal parts would allow for periodic lubrication, and would not be susceptible to humidity changes. But, as I think about it, a nylon bushing would work also, and would need less lubrication.

K&B makes brass tubing in sizes that slip fit within each other. You should be able to find a pair that would fit your application in this table. They can be had in 12" or 36" lengths, so you won't have to spend a bunch of bucks to get what you need. For rigidity in the pin tube, I'd just fill it with slow set epoxy after assembly. This will prevent it from buckling from the weight of the drawer.