Wooden iPhone stand
Routing oak wood for a custom fit
June 2, 2018 - Willem L. Middelkoop
Today I created a minimal iPhone stand from oak wood. While it's much faster to buy one online, I wanted one to fit my phone horizontally, with its case on. I like minimal design, so I opted to machine a single piece of wood to get it done.
Continue reading![Workmate with wood router ready for action](/blog/2018-06-02_creating-a-minimal-iphone-stand/images/i_00_Workmate-with-wood-router-ready-for-action_500px.jpg)
![The smartphone case fits perfectly](/blog/2018-06-02_creating-a-minimal-iphone-stand/images/i_06_The-smartphone-case-fits-perfectly_500px.jpg)
![The wood nerves provide a natural pattern on the stand](/blog/2018-06-02_creating-a-minimal-iphone-stand/images/i_08_The-wood-nerves-provide-a-natural-pattern-on-the-stand_500px.jpg)
![The touch screen is fully accessible, the front ridge is slightly recessed to allow](/blog/2018-06-02_creating-a-minimal-iphone-stand/images/i_11_The-touch-screen-is-fully-accessible-the-front-ridge-is-slightly-recessed-to-allow-swipe-up-gestures_500px.jpg)
![The stand is very stable](/blog/2018-06-02_creating-a-minimal-iphone-stand/images/i_09_The-stand-is-very-stable_500px.jpg)
![Prototype from spruce wood to determine the routing profile](/blog/2018-06-02_creating-a-minimal-iphone-stand/images/i_01_Prototype-from-spruce-wood-to-determine-the-routing-profile_500px.jpg)