Cookbook Stand

My son started putting all my wife's recipes into a cookbook. A real cookbook (for family only). It's roughly a 130 recipes, complete with family pictures. Volume 2 will be pushed out on Amazon for purchase for the general public. So I thought I had to up my game and make a cookbook stand for this treasure.

First, though, start with mixed pieces of wood strips. Cut with Table Saw and Radial Arm Saw.

Glue all pieces together, spreading glue evenly. A random physical model was used for the approximation of dimensions. Use clamps and cauls to secure tightly.

After letting the glue dry for 24 hours, it's time to trim the edges, plane, then add a tongue and groove look. This can add appeal instead of a simple face glue joint. Use a Router with a straight bit for this. and add some detail with a laser.

Before adding the stand, a laser was employed for a custom look. Creating the stand so that it is secure with a large book proved challenging and went through several design iterations. I finally decided on a hinge to attach mixed with a swivel joint that wedges into the stand itself. Solid. Add a stain to make the grain pop and preserve it. Of course, it folds on the hinge for storage...Make it FOLD :)