DIY tablet stand: step-by-step instructions

Stand for the tablet can be done independently. There are many ways from which you can make a stand for the gadget. The most original of them will be considered in this article.

What can I make a tablet stand for?

A tablet stand does not have to be bought in a store. You can do it yourself, saving quite decent money for the family budget. For the manufacture of suitable materials that are in every home:

• cardboard;
• wood;
• plastic;
• old cd
• flexible wire;
• Lego constructor
• skin or its substitute (as a facing material);
• dense material (such as denim).

There are many options for models of homemade accessories: from the simplest cardboard holder to a stand cover with leather trim. More complex models require time, patience and, most importantly, desire.

Depending on the chosen model, additional materials may be required:

• varnish (for wooden structures);
• sandpaper;
• elastic band for fastening;
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• double sided tape;
  dense thread for stitching leather or dense material;
• soft velvet fabric for interior decoration;
• glue.

Reference! The simplest tablet holder can be a regular school book stand.

The main requirements for the tablet, regardless of the complexity of the model:

• sustainability;
• the ability to install from different angles;
• ease of installation, fixation and removal of the tablet.

What tools will be required

Most models do not require large physical costs and skills. Simple cardboard coasters can be made in minutes. Complex ones will require more time and perseverance, but the result will bring a lot of positive emotions.

To work, depending on the chosen model, you may need the usual tools available in each house:

• scissors;
• knife;
• saw on wood;
• chisel;
• ruler;
• pencil;
• stapler;
• awl (for piercing holes);
• needle for stitching thick material or leather.

For complex metal models:

• drill;
• screwdriver;
• screwdriver.

Wooden stand

The wooden product has an aesthetic appearance, long service life, good stability.

The manufacturing process consists of several steps:

1. Prepare a solid block of squared wood that fits snugly on the table.
2. Pencil note sizes. The stand can be made along the length of the tablet or a little narrower. It must be stable in any position of the device (horizontal or vertical).
3. Saw off the bar to the intended size.
4. Draw a line at 1/3 of the width from the front edge.
5. Along the length of the line, make an internal recess with a drill or chisel, into which the gadget will be inserted. The depth of the recess should ensure the stability of the gadget at an angle in horizontal or vertical position.
6. Sand the block with emery paper to perfect smoothness.
7. Cover the finished stand with clear or colored varnish.

Important! A poorly sanded wood can damage the surface of the tablet and injure its owner’s hands.

Stand Case

The model in the form of a book stand, the most popular and convenient. Before making it, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the finished case in order to have an idea of ​​its design. For the manufacture you will need the materials listed above.

Production includes several steps:

1. From thick paper folded in half, cut a rectangle in the dimensions of the tablet with a small tolerance. The resulting plate should cover it like a book. It will be the basis for creating cover elements.
2. On the front side, make excesses by folding the base in half or three. With the help of bends, the installation angle of the device will be further regulated.
3. From rigid flexible plastic, cut the back plate and 2-3 front ones (depending on the number of bends) according to the size of the gadget. The stiffness of the plates must be such that it can hold the shape of the cover.
4. The plastic along the cut line should be sanded with sandpaper so that it does not subsequently tear the sheathing of the cover.
5. With the base on the skin, cut out the front of the cover.
6. Put the back plate on the skin, lay the tablet on top, mark the hole in the case for the back camera. The hole can be made using a heated screwdriver.
7. Cut the inside of the cover from suede, velvet or similar soft material.
8. Lay the plates on the inner fabric, fasten them with double-sided tape or glue.
9. To attach the gadget to the case, use elastic bands, which are mounted on top and bottom. Make holes with an awl and stretch the elastic bands through them, which will hold the tablet on the front side.
10. On top of the inner part with the plates, put the front trim of leather or denim, sew them together.
11. If everything is done correctly and accurately, it turns out an excellent cover-book, no worse than a factory accessory.

The female version of the cover can be decorated with beautiful braid, rhinestones, stones.