My goal here was to make a smartphone stand that was as small as possible and still is sturdy. This one just slides apart and fits in the storage box. It is cut from 1/8" thick Baltic birch plywood. It should be handy to carry in a purse or pocket. Throw it in your desk drawer and it is always available.
I used my laser engraver to add my logo but this would be a good project to use the inkjet image transfer technique I showed the other day. Of course, you can just leave it plain.
Because this is all 1/8" BB ply it is a great project for the laser cutters out there.
The quarter shows the size of the box.
The stand is sturdy in both landscape and portrait mode. The phone in the picture is the large iPhone 8 plus with the case.
When you cut the stand pieces try to make the slots a snug fit. That will help keep the stand sturdy.
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1/8 x 12 x 12 Inch Premium Baltic Birch Plywood, Box of 8 B/BB Grade Birch Veneer Sheets, Perfect for Laser, CNC Cutting and Wood Burning by Woodpeckers
Approximately $3 a sheet. Not too bad for online with free prime member shipping.
This is the plywood I use most of the time. I use it on my scroll saw and my laser cutter. It is perfect for the scroll saw but I have a small reject rate on the laser. Some of the larger interior glue blobs prevent the laser from completely cutting the ply. The reject is small but you have to be aware of it.
- GRADE B/BB – This hardwood has a single piece face and a back veneer. The face veneer has a smooth surface with a light uniform color, while the back surface typically has 1-2 small color-matched patches. The thick face veneer also provides a smoother surface for CNC routers or engraving machines to glide on the wood.
- HEAVY-DUTY – This multi-coated plywood made from Baltic Birch offers exceptional durability, rigidity, and stability. Its surfaces also provide excellent holding power for glue and screws.
- MADE IN Russia – Known as one of the top producers of lumber in the world, this Russia-made plywood was manufactured using the latest methods in wood production to build construction hardwood that’s extremely durable and creep-resistant.
- SCROLL SAW AND LASER CUTTER COMPATIBLE – The thick layers of this Baltic Birch Plywood are designed to smoothly glide through scroll saws and laser cutters, making it the perfect plywood for both low- and high-production woodworks that require efficient woodcutting.
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