Stand for the tablet do it yourself

Stand for the tablet can be made independently. There are many ways from which you can make a stand for the gadget. The most original of them will be discussed in this article.

What can be made stand for the tablet

Stand for the tablet does not have to buy in the store. It can be done with your own hands, saving quite decent means for the family budget. For the manufacture of suitable materials that are found in each house:

• cardboard;
• tree;
• plastic;
• old CD;
• flexible wire;
• Lego Designer;
• leather or its substitute (as a facing material);
• thick material (like denim).

There are many options for models of homemade accessories: from the simplest holder of cardboard to the cover-stand with leather trim. More complex models require time, patience and, most importantly, desire.

Depending on the model chosen, additional materials may be needed:

• varnish (for wooden structures);
• sandpaper;
• gum for fastening;
• double sided tape;
  thick thread for stitching leather or thick material;
• soft velvet fabric for interior decoration;
• glue.

Reference! The simplest holder for a tablet can serve as a regular school stand for books.

The main requirements for the tablet, regardless of the complexity of the model:

• resilience;
• possibility of installation at different angles;
• easy installation, fixing and removing the tablet.

What tools are required

Most models do not require large physical costs and skills. Simple cardboard stands can be made in a few minutes. For complex it will take more time and perseverance, but the result will bring a lot of positive emotions.

Depending on the chosen model, you may need the usual tools available in every home to work:

• scissors;
• knife;
• wood saw;
• chisel;
• ruler;
• pencil;
• stapler;
• awl (for piercing holes);
• needle for stitching thick material or leather.

For complex metal models:

• drill;
• shurpovert;
• screwdriver.

Wooden stand

The wooden product has an aesthetic appearance, long service life, good stability.

The manufacturing process consists of several steps:

1. Prepare a solid piece of rectangular wood that fits tightly to the table.
2. Pencil note size. The stand can be made along the length of the tablet or a little bit already. It must be stable in any position of the device (horizontal or vertical).
3. Saw off the bar according to the intended size.
4. At a distance of 1/3 of the width from the front edge, draw a line.
5. Along the length of the line to make the inner recess with a drill or chisel, which will be inserted into the gadget. The depth of the notch should ensure the stability of the gadget tilted in a horizontal or vertical position.
6. Sand the block with sandpaper to perfect smoothness.
7. Cover the finished stand with clear or colored lacquer.

Important! A poorly sanded wood can damage the tablet's surface and injure the hands of its owner.

Cover stand

The model in the form of a book-stand, the most popular and convenient. Before its manufacture, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the finished case in order to have an idea of ​​its design. For the manufacture will need the materials listed above.

Manufacturing involves several steps:

1. From thick paper, folded in half, cut a rectangle to fit the tablet with a small tolerance. The resulting disc should close it like a book. It will be the basis for the creation of cover elements.
2. On the front side, make kinks, folding the base in two or three times. With the help of bends, the installation angle of the device will be further regulated.
3. From a rigid flexible plastic cut the back plate and 2-3 front (depending on the number of kinks) in size of the gadget. The stiffness of the plates must be such that it can keep the shape of the cover.
4. The plastic along the cutting line should be sanded with emery paper so that it does not subsequently tear the cover of the case.
5. Attaching the base on the skin, cut the front side of the cover.
6. Put the back plate on the skin, lay the tablet on top, mark the hole in the cover for the rear camera. The hole can be made with a screwdriver heated on fire.
7. Cut the inside of the case out of suede, velvet or similar soft material.
8. Lay the plates on the inner fabric, fasten them with double-sided tape or glue.
9. To attach the gadget to the case using gum, which is attached above and below. Holes are made with the help of awls and stretch through them the elastic bands that will hold the tablet from the front side.
10. On top of the inside with the plates put the front trim of leather or denim, sew them together.
11. If everything is done correctly and carefully, it turns out an excellent book cover, not worse than a factory accessory.

Women's version of the cover can be decorated with beautiful braid, rhinestones, stones.