Phone Holder with Magnets
I created this super quick & easy project to hold a phone for my lovely lady. I needed a way to hinge it open/closed and thought that magnets may work well. They do, and bonus...you can keep it handy...stuck on your refrigerator. 😆
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Materials
• ≈ 3" x 6" x 3/4" thick [76 x 152 x 19mm]
(or two pieces 3/8" thick) [9mm]
I used plywood so the "horns" at the front of the stand would be strong, but one could use solid wood.
• neodymium magnets 1/8" x 1/2" round [3 x 13mm]
• spray lacquer, poly finish or similar
Tools
• Shaper origin with 1/4" router bit [5 or 6mm should also work, an uncut spiral works well here)
• Bandsaw to split in half or cut from two thinner pieces
• Drill or drill press
• Drill bit (Forstner) to match magnet diameter.
• Edge sander or belt sander (or a sanding block..it will just take a bit longer)
Instructions
After securing the plywood to my Workstation, I cut the shape from one piece of 18mm (3/4") Baltic Birch plywood. I then split it, into two pieces at the bandsaw. Optional...one could cut two separate pieces from thinner material. If you favor one side of the thinner material, remember to flip the image in Shaper Origin to create left and right hand pieces. Note: If the two halves are too thick...they may not be magnetic enough to stick to each other back to back whilst not in use. I used my edge sander to bevel the ends opposite the phone cradle to create the V shape. This angle or V shape isn't critical, but test the fit to make sure that your phone will fit the cradle in portrait mode. (In other words...don't make it too wide of a V shape) Optional...a sanding block with roughish paper (80 grit) and a lot of time! :•) I used a series of wedges to angle the two pieces to be drilled at the drill press. Drill to the depth of your magnets...maybe a little shy of full depth. ( for better holding power) Optional...holes could be drilled with a cordless drill...or corded.😬 I prefer epoxy over CA (super glue) but either glue for this lightweight project will work. I also like to scuff and clean the side being glued. Make sure to check magnet polarity prior to insertion! Ease the edges and corners with a bit of fine sandpaper. I added a couple of coats of Deft lacquer to keep em looking clean and more resistant to smudges. You may as well make a few sets...your significant other and your one friend 😆 will want one! Thanks...and enjoy! Ramon