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Drawing Turntable (5)

Created on: 21 Mar 2026

This is my Mad Scientist invention: A drawing turntable on a lazy susan. (This is actually Revision 5.0) With this machine, I can draw precision concentric circles.

The overhead marker stylus is adjusted back and forth by a threaded rod

The overhead marker stylus is adjusted back and forth by a threaded rod

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The marker stylus is adjusted back and forth by a threaded rod. A flywheel on the right end (with a knob) can adjust the marker stylus 1/16 of an inch at a time.

The marker stylus is adjusted back and forth by a threaded rod. A flywheel on the right end (with a knob) can adjust the marker stylus 1/16 of an inch at a time.

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Another tool of the turntable is a marker sled to make radial lines. The angle markings on the rim are 5 degrees apart.

Another tool of the turntable is a marker sled to make radial lines. The angle markings on the rim are 5 degrees apart.

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This drawing has 5 core concentric circle pairs (about 2 inches apart). The bristol board was trimmed from a Strathmore 42 inch wide roll --> down to a 24 inch diameter surface.

This drawing has 5 core concentric circle pairs (about 2 inches apart). The bristol board was trimmed from a Strathmore 42 inch wide roll --> down to a 24 inch diameter surface.

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Title: Crazy-Eye-Ris. The radial lines create a pseudo-depth effect. The center eye is from a carved stamp.

Title: Crazy-Eye-Ris. The radial lines create a pseudo-depth effect. The center eye is from a carved stamp.

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