Leveling a lazy Susan cabinet helps ensure smooth operation and proper alignment within your kitchen space. Based on one method, the process often involves adjusting the cabinet's levelers, particularly the rear ones, potentially using a laser line as a guide.
Understanding Lazy Susan Leveling
A lazy Susan cabinet, typically found in corner base cabinets, often sits on adjustable feet or levelers. These allow you to fine-tune its height and ensure it sits perfectly flat and plumb, preventing doors from binding or the turntable from spinning unevenly.
The Leveling Process
One straightforward method, as described in part of a tutorial, focuses on using the rear levelers after establishing a reference point.
Steps for Leveling:
- Establish a Reference: Begin by setting the initial height or position. This might involve bringing the cabinet up until it meets a specific guide, such as a laser line. The reference states, "And now we're just going to bring it up until we hit the laser. Line."
- Adjust Rear Levelers: The primary adjustments are then made using the levelers located at the back of the cabinet. The reference specifically mentions, "we're using the rear levelers. Only i find it easier."
- Level Sides Individually: Adjust each rear leveler separately to level the corresponding side of the cabinet. The process described involves leveling "the two sides left and then right". This ensures the back edge is level side-to-side.
- Check and Refine: After adjusting the rear, check the overall level of the cabinet using a spirit level or the laser line reference. Make minor adjustments as needed until the cabinet is stable and level in all directions (front-to-back and side-to-side).
Using only the rear levelers after the initial height is set can simplify the process, as suggested by the note, "i find it easier."
Tools You Might Need
- Spirit Level: To check for levelness.
- Wrench or Pliers: To turn the adjustable feet or levelers.
- Measuring Tape: For checking height and position (optional).
- Laser Level: Can be used to establish a precise reference line, as mentioned in the reference.
Ensuring your lazy Susan is properly leveled is a critical step in the cabinet installation process, leading to better functionality and aesthetics.
