Swivel stand for cake - a necessary tool for pastry chefs: from beginners to true masters. If you want to be able to reach the cake from all sides at once, but without having to "cut circles" around it, definitely consider having a rotating cake tray. Only this will help make the cream decoration even. And the decorating process itself turns into a mesmerizingly beautiful event.
A rotating cake stand is a necessary tool for pastry chefs: from beginners to true masters.
Such rotating stands for decorating a cake look great at a large feast, on the windows of cafeterias or pastry shops. If you want to present your handmade masterpiece in the most attractive way, you can use a rotating cake pan for this.
The product consists of:
- Round working surface;
- Leg-shaped bases;
- Rubber bands;
- Rollers.
The design is designed so that the tray (stand) rotates freely around its axis. This makes it easy to access the cake from all sides. Some options are manufactured with a tilt, so it is possible that the device can be bent at different angles. It is these designs that are most convenient when decorating desserts and when demonstrating sweet masterpieces. Such a stand allows you to create original decorations and create any decorations with maximum convenience. Moreover, the confectioner does not have to worry at all that his product will be damaged, eaten away, or even fall.
A tilting stand allows you to create original decorations and create any decorations with maximum convenience. Types of rotating cake platforms
Specialized markets offer many tray stands from world-famous brands.
Someone wants to have compact products for a dessert bar (Candy bar) when serving sweets. Some people are impressed by rotating models with a tilt, while for others the ability to use only 2 tiers of the stand is not suitable.
Specialized markets offer many tray stands from world-famous brands. Varieties of design
There are such models according to the form:
- Oval;
- Circle;
- Square;
- Rectangle.
As well as shaped trays for an extravagant demonstration of confectionery creativity.
A rotating cake maker is often equipped with complementary accessories: it can be supplied “accompanied” by a spatula, a lid, baking dishes, pastry syringe etc.
A rotating cake maker is often equipped with complementary accessories. Materials used to make a rotating cake decorating stand
There are cake makers:
- Steel;
- Glass;
- Plastic;
- Ceramic;
- Wooden.
Plastic rotating cake stands are a rather fragile product. This is the most affordable option. Thanks to the last circumstance, it is also the most common. They are presented in a wide range model range, are made with or without slope. Plastic cake pans usually have a non-slip material, which promotes good grip on the table. It's quite convenient.
Plastic cake pans usually have a non-slip material, which promotes good grip on the table. The glass rotating cake tray looks elegant. Made from tempered quality glass, often decorated original drawing. It looks neat, impressive - you can take a photo and serve it on a rotating plate. Has a non-porous surface, quickly and without special labor washable and does not absorb odors.
The glass rotating cake tray looks elegant. Metal constructions heavy, but they are designed to last longer. They can withstand heavy cakes and do not deform over time.
Metal structures are heavy, but they are designed to last longer. The wooden cake maker is constructed from natural material, looks aesthetically pleasing. Sweet products can be served directly on it. Cost compared to plastic stand rotating for decorating cakes, above.
Optimal diameter wooden structures– at least 34 cm. This cake maker is spacious, it is convenient to decorate products from three kilograms (or tiered ones) and make confectionery decor on them. The wide surface makes it possible to place the leveling spatula in a convenient way.
A wooden tray has some advantages:
- It is durable;
- Does not absorb odors and moisture;
- It is not difficult to care for and is easy to clean.
What is important is that it “fits” into any interior.
The wooden cake maker is constructed from natural material and looks aesthetically pleasing. Main criteria when choosing
When planning to purchase a kitchen accessory, pay attention to:
- Reliability;
- Quality of the material (it must be hypoallergenic and hygienic);
- Persistence.
Decide on the shape of the baked product, focus on the appropriate diameter. The wider the plate, the more convenient it is for the pastry chef to act. In specialized markets you can find models with a width from 10 to 40 cm. Many consider the optimal diameter to be 28 - 30 cm.
Don't forget about the stability of the turntable. This important criterion choice.
When choosing a rotating cake platform, check whether there are markings on it. This is an excellent help when decorating: decorative elements can be distributed at the required angles, and the edges of the cake can be made as even as possible.
It is worth paying attention to the possibility of disassembling the structure: if the bearing in the rotational mechanism breaks, the non-dismountable stand will have to be thrown out. In such a situation, it does not stop functioning, but simply does not rotate normally. When you run a spatula along the side of the cake, it just jerks sometimes. This prevents the complete design of the product.
When choosing a rotating cake platform, check whether there are markings on it. Often, for most confectioners, the decisive condition for purchasing such a cake maker is the presence of a transparent coating. It is ideal for serving purposes.
Popular with experienced craftsmen and additional mesh. It often comes as an accessory to a swivel stand. This accessory makes it easy to cut cakes into beautiful pieces. It ensures accuracy in work: perfect lines, symmetry, a layer of mastic or glaze after cutting is not smeared.
It is useful to purchase a rotating platform on a leg for decorating cakes because today it is the most convenient equipment for the design and subsequent presentation of sweet products.
The rotary tray is useful for banquet events and as a “showcase” for restaurants, cafes, and pastry shops. Can be purchased as an inexpensive plastic product, and a six-tier stand.
The turntable is useful for banquet events and as a “showcase” for restaurants, cafes, and pastry shops. How to make your own rotating cake stand
A rotating cake stand can be purchased at finished form or assemble it yourself if its purchase is not planned in the near future. Homemade device has many advantages:
- You yourself are free to create a drawing of the product, think in detail about what dimensions will be most optimal.
- You can create a cake maker that will fully suit your desires and preferences.
- A self-made design will cost less than one purchased in a store.
You can create a cake maker that will fully suit your desires and preferences. Materials for production
A rotating platform can be made from the following materials:
- Plywood;
- Tree;
Each option has its own advantages:
- Plywood and MDF are easy to process;
- It is safe to work with wood, the material is environmentally friendly, the texture is pleasant to the touch;
- Chipboard is inexpensive, has an attractive appearance, and is a pleasure to work with.
Chipboard is inexpensive, has an attractive appearance, and is a pleasure to work with. Necessary tools for manufacturing
You will need the following:
- Bearings (you can buy them at any auto store; they can be pressed or double; the first option is preferable, since they are easy to install);
- Self-tapping screws;
- Metal circle;
- Nails;
- Plastic tubes;
- Lumber (in in this case plywood).
Required Tools for the manufacture of. Manufacturing process
Think through your sketch carefully before starting work. Indicate on the drawing the design of the product, what its exact dimensions are, and what you are going to make it from. With this diagram at hand, you can easily and without errors assemble a rotating platform.
Subsequence:
- We cut out a round tabletop from plywood according to the drawing.
- Next, take the bearing (if you choose not a pressed one, but a double one, use nails to hammer the smaller one into the larger one).
- IN wooden base cut 2 circles (d 20 cm).
- Insert the bearing into the circle prepared in advance.
- Using self-tapping screws, screw both parts together and place the bearing in the center.
- The turntable is equipped with plastic pipes. They should connect the top and bottom of the future cake pan. It is better to make the tube at least 15 cm long (to simplify the process of decorating baked goods: in this case, you do not need to bend over the culinary masterpiece being decorated).
- The top of the turntable is made of metal. Ideally diameter metal surface 30-40 cm.
- The elements are welded together. If you do not know how to use a welding machine, use cold welding. The rotating part is installed on the pipe, the elements are fastened with self-tapping screws.
Your design is ready.
To make the rotating cake stand decorative appearance, it should be covered with thin plastic. The product can be decorated with self-adhesive film. It won't be difficult to stick it on and it's easy to clean.
If you approach the issue of making a rotating cake maker creatively, you can get different trays. If you approach the issue of making a rotating cake maker creatively, you can get different trays. The main thing is to clearly check the drawing and select high-quality materials.
Video: Making a rotating stand with your own hands
It’s probably no secret to many that presenting your work, and even in 3D, is the key to success. The most simple solution in this case, is a rotating presentation table. You can use it to scroll through Netske’s works, or you can use it in the confectionery industry as an auxiliary device when applying cream.
I need this table to display my homemade products.
And it's very easy to do.
For the design we will need:
- - microwave motor;
- - switch;
- - network cable;
- - chipboard or plywood;
- - self-tapping screws;
- - corner.
Base dimensions 250*100 mm. Plywood 18 mm thick.
Table plate with a diameter of 230 mm.
In the center we drill a hole for the motor, so that the axis fits tightly into the table pancake.
My plywood has scuffs because it was used. At first I thought of walking it sandpaper, which I did, but then decided to paint it black. Once everything was dry, I drilled a hole for the wires.
Further.
We mark the place for the motor. We drill a hole half as thin as the screws so that the plywood does not split. We screw on the motor.
Now let's install the switch.
As the latter, I have a TP 1-2 toggle switch. What was, is applicable. I installed it on an aluminum corner. There was already a hole in the corner, but I finished it with a needle file until it was needed.
We run the wires into the pre-made hole and connect them to the toggle switch.
We screw the corner onto self-tapping screws. Any corner can be used for your switch.
By motor. I have it at 220 volts. If there are microwave ovens that have 21 volt motors (I’ve come across these). In this case, you need a transformer or you can power it from the microwave board. In the latter case, the structure becomes larger in size.
Although the motor speed is only about 3 revolutions per minute, I decided to screw the legs.
To ensure that the table does not crawl on the surface.
In the role of legs, rubber stoppers from the medicine.
The finished design will look decent. There was an idea to paint the pancake in White color, but the paint was only on water based and was not suitable for its intended purpose.
ATTENTION! The device is powered from a household network. Take measures to insulate the wires at the point of connection to the switch.
Thank you for your attention!
The design was developed by Mastyrkin.
Good and useful gift for yourself and for friends!
Chinese style rotating tabletop - in your living room or kitchen
The rotating center of the table is a circle, slightly raised above the surface of the table. The rotation mechanism is hidden at the bottom. Before serving, the rotating center is placed on dinner table or on a serving table.
The rotating center of the Lazy Susan table is great for serving appetizers, sushi and rolls, pies, pizza, sweets:
Rotating Lazy Susan table middles - more details
Round table top made from laminated furniture material Egger chipboard with a neat decorative edge 2 mm thick along the end of the disk (diameter 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 cm).
2. Fleetwood color- light grayish-beige with wood texture. The surface of "fleetwood" laminated chipboard is pleasant to the touch, creating the feeling of longitudinal fibers of natural wood.
Swivel mechanism metal (ring ball bearing), designed for many years of use as a rotating center for the table.
Soft silicone feet do not spoil the surface of your table and prevent the rotating tabletop from moving from the place where you placed it:
All Lazy Susan models are simple and easy to use. You can remove food stains and spilled liquids from the surface of the countertop with a regular sponge or rag. The only thing that is not allowed is immersion in water and dirt getting into the rotating mechanism.
When stored in a vertical position, the rotating middle takes up very little space (thickness is only 3-4 cm) - you can lean it against the wall or put it in the pantry.
Prices for Lazy Susan swivel table centers and stands:
Product |
Price, rub |
Production time |
| Lazy Susan 40 fleetwood. Swivel stand, Fleetwood color. Turntable diameter 40 cm, height 3 cm. Load up to 30 kg, product weight 2.5 kg. | | 2500
2400 |
3 days |
| Lazy Susan 40 white. Swivel stand, matte white. Turntable diameter 40 cm, height 3 cm. Load up to 30 kg, product weight 2.5 kg. | | 2800 | 3 days |
| Lazy Susan 50 fleetwood. Swivel table center, Fleetwood color. Turntable diameter 50 cm, height 3 cm. Load up to 30 kg, product weight 3 kg. | | 3000
2900 |
3 days |
| Lazy Susan 50white. Rotating table center, matt white. Turntable diameter 50 cm, height 3 cm. Load up to 30 kg, product weight 3 kg. | | 3300
|
3 days |
| Lazy Susan 60 fleetwood. Rotating center of the table, Fleetwood color. Turning circle diameter 60 cm, height 3 cm. Load capacity up to 50 kg, product weight 4 kg. | |
3500
3400 |
3 days |
| Lazy Susan 60 white. Rotating table center, matt white. Turning circle diameter 60 cm, height 3 cm. Load up to 50 kg, product weight 4 kg. | |
3800 | 3 days |
| Lazy Susan 70 white. Rotating table center, matt white. Turning circle diameter 70 cm, height 3 cm. Load up to 50 kg, product weight 5 kg. | | 4600 | Temporarily absent |
| Lazy Susan 80 white. Rotating table center on round base. Turntable diameter 80 cm, height 4 cm. Load capacity up to 60 kg, product weight 8 kg. |
6500 | Temporarily absent |
| Material: Egger chipboard with 2mm edge | ||
In what form are the products delivered to the buyer?
Before shipping, Lazy Susan spinning centers are securely packaged in corrugated cardboard and stretch film to protect them from shock and dampness. The photo shows an example of Lazy Susan 60 packaging.
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This video shows the manufacturing technology of a rotating table, which is equipped with a rather complex technical filling, but you can repeat it yourself.
This video tutorial from Igor Negoda’s channel is dedicated to a homemade rotary table, the details of which you can see on the screen. The author of the video carved all these details into lathe and did something on milling machine. The table will be used in a vlog to demonstrate various small devices. Many have seen such structures that are convenient for video shooting and it turns out beautiful effect 3d. This device self-sufficient, will have its own engine, its own battery and charging. That is, it will be possible to connect to a PC and charge.
Various interesting items and spare parts are sold with free shipping in this Chinese store.
Table assembly process
Rotating table In order, as the master did it all, we will slowly collect it.
The manufacturing process of the rotating table was very long, that is, with interruptions, there were not enough parts. And the most a big problem was with gears. That is, I picked up different gears, set them up for a long time, and even thought about giving up the idea of doing it Rotary table with existing gears. But now that the product is ready, we can assemble it and show you how it looks and works. This is the main part, it is made of aluminum, everything here is milled.
Let's start the assembly. Here in the middle there is space for bearings. Ball bearings will be used. I took it apart and cleaned and washed everything very well. If you press gently, everything is inserted by hand. One bearing needs to be slightly lubricated with Panasonic oil. We insert the second bearing, climbed into the shaft. It also needs to be lubricated a little. These bearings are needed to allow the mini table to rotate. A thrust bearing is inserted on top. This is the denser part. And this is part. The one that will rotate has a slightly smaller diameter. Now if you put a table here, it will rotate.
Now let's try to assemble the mechanism. The brass pulley was also made on a lathe and a bearing was pressed here; it sticks out a little because the design is different but it doesn’t fit here. Either it was necessary to make a larger pulley here, which would increase the revolutions of the rotation table, or it needs to be redone. Since I did it gradually, I had to adjust and redo it all the time.
This pulley is made for belts and is attached to the hole. An additional washer is inserted here and you can tighten it. Having pre-lubricated, we attach the drive gear.
The washer is also brass and is placed in its place. To ensure the transition from belts to gears, an adapter pulley is used. With its help, rotation will be transmitted to this gear.
This table is installed at the very last moment, after the electric motor is installed. It is already assembled along with the power supply circuit. There is a switch here, you can hear the engine running.
Let's assemble the body parts. Although we will need the motor to understand exactly where the switch should be, since it is already soldered. You need to know this very precisely.
It often happens that the thrust bearing flies out and in the future we will secure it thoroughly.
Turn the table back over. A decorative ring is installed on top and pressed with screws. I cut a thread specifically for the ring.
This system is assembled, you can now turn the table over and thoroughly mount the engine and attach the electrics. The engine fits tightly and can be adjusted in height.
Electrics
The charger is glued with double tape. You must first degrease the surface, otherwise the tape simply will not stick. The charging board can be directly attached to the case. Now we attach the battery in the same way. Two strips of tape are enough for him to hold tightly and not fall off over time. It does not fall off when heated and holds well. All that remains is to fix the switch.
The electrics are assembled. Turn on the switch and the engine rotates. The engine must be adjusted in height. There is one caveat. We need to take off this ring now, because we won’t be able to insert the belt here. You need to position it well so that there are no distortions. And the second belt is put on. Also back ring. The mechanism is ready. If we turn on the lever, everything here rotates.
All that remains is to set up a table. To do this, we reinsert the bearing and the table. This is not the final option yet. Decorative tables can be swapped on top. It is screwed from the bottom so that it does not fall out. Similar tabletops, or as they are called, interchangeable tables, will be used on top. Could be made from wood wooden products or create some kind of contrast. Pay attention to how it is installed, as in air cushion, that is, it is made very tightly
The rotating table is assembled. You can turn it on, it works and rotates. The rotating table makes a little noise, so I inserted a backing pad. This is how the device turned out. Although the degree of reduction here is high - the gearbox turns out to be four-stage. But still the speed of work was too high. But in fact, the video can be slowed down in any way you like. For such purposes, a rotating table was created.
The device contains a charging module, a power bank, and a small handkerchief. It can charge 3.7 volt lithium-ion batteries. We take a powerful power bank and try to charge it. The charge started. In this case, the table can be connected. Turn it off. The little red one disappears.
Conclusion
The master plans to improve the model, since the load capacity is quite high, but the rotation speed does not suit him very much. Although you can slow down the video, I would like it to spin much more slowly. You can add a speed controller to the motor, but then the load capacity will be even less. Subscribe to the channel “Igor Negoda”.
It is very convenient for confectioners who make cakes to use various types of devices that facilitate the process of decorating the finished product. Fortunately, today stores offer a wide range of such equipment. One such device is a turntable. True, the cost of such a table is quite considerable, and it is often easier and more profitable to try to make a turntable for a cake with your own hands.
How is it convenient?
This table will be useful not only for professional pastry chefs. It will be very useful both for those who like to cook for pleasure, and for cooks taking their first steps. This table will come in very handy for housewives who decorate cakes with fondant. It looks like a circle-pedestal on a leg that rotates around its axis. The main goal is to make the pastry chef’s work as ergonomic and convenient as possible, and to simplify the task of decorating the finished cake. The cake is placed on a stand, and by rotating it, you can easily cover it with fondant, decorate it with figures, inscriptions and other decor. In this case, there is no need to walk around it, the confectionery product will rotate on the stand, and the hostess will have access to any place on the cake.
What you need
In order to make a cake turntable with your own hands, you will need:
- Bearings - 2 pcs. It is better to use double pressed bearings.
- Wood blank for a circle. This could be the door from old furniture or any chipboard material, available.
- Nails.
- Self-tapping screws.
- Tube (plastic or iron).
- Circle made of iron (metal).
- plywood sheet.
- Plastic or decorative self-adhesive film.
How to make a turntable with your own hands
This process is not too complicated, but requires male participation. First, you should draw a drawing of the future stand and prepare all the necessary elements.
If the bearing is not double, then two will be required, and one must fit into the other.
- We push the smaller bearing into the larger one using nails.
- Using a jigsaw, we cut out two circles with a diameter of 20 cm from a chipboard blank (or an old door).
- In one of them, a hole should be made in the center into which the bearing is placed. It is this technique that will ensure the rotation of the entire mechanism.
- We attach the second circle with self-tapping screws (you can use liquid nails) to the first.
- The bottom circle, which does not have a hole, will stand directly on the table.
- Then a plastic tube is inserted into the bearing (an iron tube can be used, if available). It will connect the base and the top - the pedestal for the cake. The tube must fit very accurately into the bearing so that it does not dangle, otherwise it will be difficult to use the turntable. The optimal length of the connecting tube is 15-18 cm. In this case, it will not be too short or too long, and it will be as convenient to use the device as possible.
- The top (the stand itself on which the cake is placed) is best made of metal. You will need a metal circle with a diameter of 30-40 centimeters. It is attached to the top of the tube (metal or plastic) by welding. Of course, not everyone has it on hand at home. welding machine and a person who knows how to do it. In this case, you can use cold welding resembling plasticine.
- Plywood or chipboard, equal in diameter to the metal circle, is attached to the top of the metal circle using liquid nails or self-tapping screws.
Now the DIY cake turntable is almost ready. All that remains is to add aesthetics to it. To do this, the top is covered with wallpaper film or a plastic round base. This will give the device a finished look and make it easier to maintain.
As you can see, if you want, making a turntable for a cake with your own hands is not so difficult. A set of materials for its assembly can be found in almost any home, and the work process itself is not that complicated.
How can I replace a cake turntable?
How can those who don’t have a way out find a way out? rotary table? A very simple and affordable solution can also be found in almost any home. You can use a rotating plate from the microwave. Almost all models are designed in such a way that they have a glass plate and a round stand at the bottom. You need to remove the plate and the circle underneath it from the microwave. If it is too smooth, you can put paper (a paper towel) underneath to reduce slipping. This way you can decorate the cake by smoothly rotating it around its axis. Also, a glass plate will not spoil the view when serving the finished decorated product.
