Simple Phone Stand

A few years ago, I received a nice phone stand to be used on a desk or countertop. It was made from two pieces of wood and could be taken apart. It also had a nice laser-cut design on it, similar to the ones that can be found here. So I decided to make my own from some material that I had in my workshop.

I installed some wood blinds in my kitchen a few years ago. As part of the installation, I had the option of removing some of the extra slats. I have about 10 of theses slats. The each measure 41-1/2" x 2" x 1/8". For the phone stand, you only need a little more than 10" of the slat. You could also use some thin plywood like the kind that can be found at a craft supply store.

The base of the stand measures 4-1/4" long.

The upright part of the stand measures 6-1/4" long.

I used my Rockwell Bladerunner table saw to make the cuts. You could also use a bandsaw or other type of saw.

The two pieces link together with a couple of slots.

The slot for the base of the stand measures 1" up from the bottom of the stock, cutting halfway across the width. The slot is approx. 3/16" wide.

The slot for the upright part of the stand measures 1-1/2" up from the bottom of the stock, cutting halfway across the width. The slot is approx. 3/16" wide.

I just made a few passes with the saw to make the slots.

The two pieces should link together at the slots. Depending on the quality of your saw and the material you are using, you could also sand and stain/paint your phone stand.

I like the design because it is simple, it doesn't require a lot of tools or materials, and it can easily collapse if I want to throw it in my backpack or desk. It also can be built in just a few minutes.

Thanks and happy building!