When I travel, I use my smartphone as a navigator. I've had several factory made car phone holders and there was always something that didn't work for me. Over time, they become loose, or installing a phone in them becomes problematic.
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The last car phone holder I purchased was a sticky silicone mat with slots in which you could mount your smartphone on its side. But my friend could not install her smartphone in a leather book case into it; she had to remove the case. I decided to bring to life an old idea. Life hackers must act, let the rest whine!
You will need:
- a piece of wood, approximately 300x100x8 mm (I had a piece of black fiberboard)
- mini loop
- spring
- a few screws, glue
- engraver with attachments or hand router
- mounting platform (I used the notorious silicone mat)
Note: This holder mounts to a rough surface on the dashboard, and if you want to place your phone on the windshield, this is definitely not your option.
I will show you the simplest option for assembling a phone stand in a car. In the end I used sealant after I assembled the holder, but that was because I remembered it too late.
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Step 1: Cutting out the parts
From a piece of fiberboard I cut three parts of the following sizes:
- Top cover 150x90x8 mm
- Bottom cover 130x90x8mm
- Roller 9x90x8 mm
The roller needs to be glued to the top cover at a distance of 5 mm from the edge; this indentation will allow you to use the holder with one hand. When the glue has dried, secure the roller with two additional small countersunk screws. This part will protect the top edge of your smartphone.
Step 2: Making the Slots
Using a linear milling compass or a milling bit (or a hand router), make a slot in the bottom cover, slightly wider than the smartphone in the case. The smartphone should not sit tightly in the slot; I will return to this point later. The slot will protect the bottom edge of your smartphone.
If the piece of wood from which you are making your smartphone holder for your car is too thin, you can glue two beads on the bottom cover to create a slot for your smartphone.
Cut a cutout for the spring on the top cover, on the side with the bolster. The cutout should not be blocked by the loop and should be slightly longer than the spring. The picture shows that this cutout turned out very sloppy. My engraver seems to live his own life, moving wherever he pleases.
When you're done with the slot and cutout, sand until you're happy with it and remove any dust.
Step 3: Apply sealant
Place masking tape around the areas where you will be applying the sealant. Once you have applied the sealant, wet your finger in soapy water and smooth the surface of the sealant with it. Pay special attention to the edges to ensure there are no loose pieces of caulk sticking out.
When you are finished applying the sealant, carefully remove the tape so that the edges of the sealant are even and leave the parts to dry overnight.
Step 4: Attach metal parts and assemble the structure
Attach the loop very carefully. If it is tilted slightly, the lids will not be parallel to each other when opened. Depending on the material you used for the lids, the hinge and spring can be screwed directly onto the wood. I didn't have the right size screws, so I used bolts and nuts. I made recesses for the nuts so that they hardly stand out above the surface of the covers.
First we fix the mini loop on one of the covers, then we fix the spring on both covers. After this, we attach the loop to the second lid. This makes it much easier to secure the loop correctly.
Step 5: Decorate the holder
I had an unnecessary piece of leather, using percussive letter stamps (by first wetting the leather) I made an inscription. The options to highlight the uniqueness of your holder are truly endless.
My Skoda Yeti has a wonderful flat area on the dashboard. Our holder should be mounted on practically flat surface. If your dashboard surface is not flat, you will have to mount the holder to something else or level the surface somehow. I already mentioned that I had a sticky silicone mat. Using scissors, I cut off all the protrusions that hold the smartphone in a vertical position until I just got a flat silicone mat. You can buy these on eBay or most hardware stores. I attached it to the smartphone holder with some paper clips.
In general, you can simply drill a hole in the dashboard and secure the holder with a screw.
Well, you have made a universal smartphone holder that fits almost all market smartphone models. It can be used for smartphones without a case, with a case, or with a book case. It is easy to use with one hand, and when the holder is not needed, it barely rises above the dashboard.
If the evolution of smartphone displays goes the way of larger ones, you can make the holder “jaws”, so that such a holder can also be used with tablets. Enjoy.
For a home craftsman with a minimum of tools and maximum diligence, it will not be difficult to make such a wooden phone stand. The material used is a 10 mm thick board or plywood. You can also use thinner plastic. Approximate dimensions are shown in the figure. The stand is 10 centimeters high, 8 cm wide (6 cm when clear). It is mounted on two semicircles with a radius of 4 centimeters. Of course, before you get down to business, measure the widest of the phones that will be placed in it. The stand is assembled using PVC glue and then decorated at your discretion. For example, in the picture above, the edging is processed by burning.
Well, here I think there’s hardly any need to explain, especially to us, not young people. Yes, many of course recognized the good old “podcassette player” from a tape audio cassette.
Simply remove the cassette, turn the cassette case over, open it in the other direction and you get a stand at an angle of about 75 degrees. The width of the “pocket” is approximately 12 millimeters; the current thin smartphone fits there perfectly.
Here’s a “brutal” phone stand made from an ordinary aluminum fork. The two outermost teeth are bent at the very base at an angle of 90 degrees. The two middle antennae are bent at a distance of 15 millimeters from the base, also at an angle of 90 degrees. Your gadget is placed between them. The fork handle acts as a support.
This stand requires six clothespins and one pencil. The pencil should preferably be hexagonal; on a round one, the clothespins will slide. I think it’s clear from the photo - the four clothespins are the legs, the two on the top actually hold the gadget, and the phone is inserted between their petals. The width adjustment is quite large - the length of a pencil. By the way, even if you hook a couple of clothespins onto the edge of any vertical surface (let’s say the wall of a box), they will successfully cope without four other clothespins and a pencil!
This stand is very simple, but also suitable for small phones. This is a regular old bank or discount plastic card. It should be divided crosswise into three equal parts with a pencil and bent along the lines. But I would make the lower “heel” on which the phone will stand just a centimeter, and divide the remaining distance into the “shoulder” of the support itself and the support.
Proposed for design, a phone stand for a car will be extremely useful for drivers who often use the phone. It will solve problems with finding your phone while traveling. Thanks to its simple and reliable design, work will not take much time.
Step 1. Tools.
To create a stand you will need:
1. Aluminum tube with a diameter of 47 mm "f. 4";
2. Connecting angled tubes at 45° and 90° (aluminum or copper). They are cheap and sold at any hardware store.
3. Hard wooden sticks (you can take ice cream sticks);
4. Epoxy glue or any other glue with similar qualities;
5. Phone case or case;
6. Cable ties (they will be needed to secure the case);
7. Hacksaw;
8. Ruler;
9. Knife.
Step 2. Frame assembly.
Before starting work, you should decide on the installation location of the telephone stand. It should not interfere with using the audio system, recharging, or other daily activities in the car. Only after this can you start taking measurements.
The aluminum tube needs to be cut into 3 parts. The shortest part is attached to the 45° angle tube. The horizontal part (about 5 cm) connects the 90° and 45° corner tubes “f.2.1 – 2.2”. A vertical pipe (approximately 10-13 cm) will hold the stand itself. All tube connections must be lubricated with glue so that nothing falls off during movement.
Step 3. Attaching the cover.
On the back side of the cover we make 3 pairs of cuts (the depth of the cut should correspond to the tips of the ties). The cuts are parallel to the tube, which will subsequently be attached to the cover. We thread the ties through the holes and tighten them a little (the main thing is not to overdo it). We tighten the long frame tube with ties as shown in the photo. Cut off the ends if they are too long.
Next you need to cut the wooden sticks in half, insert them between the case and the aluminum tube and coat them with glue.
Step 4. Fastening.
The last step is to attach the rack to the car. To do this, we attach a connecting tube to the pre-selected installation location of the rack. Now you don’t have to worry that your phone or GPS navigator they will fall out somewhere or end up too far away.
It is impossible to imagine a person who would not have a mobile...
Now it is almost impossible to imagine a person who would not have such technical device, How mobile phone.
With the invention of this technology, life has become much easier: if you need to make an urgent call, the phone is always with you, besides this, it is also much easier to find someone... In general, there is no point in describing all the advantages of a mobile phone, since they are really obvious and do not need advertising.
However, today, when we talk about mobile phones, we most often mean modern smartphones, which, in addition to regular calls, are capable of performing a lot of different functions. A modern phone can instantly access the Internet and find there necessary information, receive and send letters by email, take stunning photographs and video clips of excellent quality, etc. That is why we most often use the phone not as a means of communication, but also as a multifunctional gadget.
It is for this reason that you always want your phone to be always at hand, in the field of maximum accessibility. In addition, sometimes you need to view photos or videos on your phone, so you want it to be positioned in the most convenient way for this.
In order to satisfy all these needs, one must, of course, use mobile phone stand. Today in stores you can find a lot of accessories of various shapes. For example, many people probably remember the popular phone stands in the shape of a woman’s hand a few years ago. Nowadays, coasters have become not only more attractive and elegant, but also functional. They are able to charge the phone's battery, notify about a call, tilt the phone to view from a variety of angles, etc. So everyone, even the most discerning and demanding consumer, will always be able to purchase a product to their taste.
DIY mobile phone stand
However, if you prefer things made with my own hands, which will be a real exclusive, we will tell you how you can make an attractive one yourself phone stand. There are a lot of different ways to do this, but we will tell you about the simplest, and at the same time unusual.
DIY mobile phone stand - 1
The first option is perfect for a phone with a wide display and a fairly long body, such as an iPhone or any phone from the Samsung line. The stand is incredibly easy to use and truly functional. To make it you will need only 2 minutes of your time.
- You need a binder (a kind of clamp that is used to fasten papers together), as well as a suction cup, which is used to attach, for example, towel holders. So, attach the binder to the suction cup in the place where its hook is located. Voila! A simple and convenient stand is ready.
- Attach the suction cup to the back of the phone (don't be afraid, it won't damage it and won't leave marks when detached) and position the phone as you like, vertically or horizontally, in any case the viewing angle will be ideal.
DIY mobile phone stand - 2
The second option is suitable for truly creative people. In order to make it, you need to master the art of origami.
- To make such a stand you need to make 24 white ticks and 23 pink ones. Checkmarks are made in the same way as cranes.
- Then the white checkmarks are fastened in a circle so that a kind of circle is eventually formed. One pink tick is inserted between each pair. This way you get a cone that tapers towards the top.
- Continue the design to the desired height. Place your mobile phone in the center and feel free to admire the creation of your hands!
Mobile communication devices are found in every home; they have become almost indispensable for modern people and perform many functions. Therefore, quite often they need to be kept not in your pocket, but on your desktop, so a smartphone stand is a necessary thing for everyone. There are many ways to make a phone stand, but one of the most best options This is, of course, wood, since, despite its hardness, it will not scratch the smartphone and will look good both in the office and on the table at home.
Most easy way How to make a phone stand with your own hands from wood is just to make it from an ordinary plank. The design of such a product is as simple as possible - a groove of the required width is made in the board and the stand is already ready. Since the board has a large plane, after you put your mobile phone in the slot, it will stand firmly and securely on the table.
The most important thing in this wooden phone stand is the base area that will be in contact with the table; it must be large enough to cope with the functional load. As a base, such a homemade phone stand can have any wood and can be given any shape. But the manufacturing process itself is limited to the fact that a groove is simply made in the board using a router. The groove can be made flat or sloped, depending on the angle at which the device should be positioned.
When you make your own smartphone stand, it is important to sand it well, especially in the groove area where the mobile will sit. After all, if there are irregularities, you can scratch the glass, and this will ruin appearance your gadget.
