Larry Cotton
iStand
Build a sturdy, multi-position iPad stand for cheap.
THE iPAD, WONDERFUL AS IT IS, OFTEN needs a stand to hold it. Sure, there are tons available, but they can be flimsy and/or expensive. Here’s one that’s cheap, sturdy, and easy to build. It’ll hold either the original iPad or the iPad 2 in many useful positions.
It’s made from ¼”-thick clear or smoked acrylic, a few scraps of nice wood, a small piece of adhesive foam, and 6 screws.
Make the Stand
1. Cut 2 wood strips 5”×½”×½”. In the center of each, rough in a Home button access groove using a band saw or jigsaw (Figures A–C).
Finish with a Dremel and sandpaper ...
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