has anyone made there own iPad stand?

[mikeos]

I'd like to give it a go.
I'm wondering what materials I should use?
wood preferably, because it will be hard for me to work metal, unless im just bending. I only have access to saws hammers nails and glue.

 

[DQ]

I'd like to give it a go.
I'm wondering what materials I should use?
wood preferably, because it will be hard for me to work metal, unless im just bending. I only have access to saws hammers nails and glue.

Buy a document stand at any office supply store, etc... Works fine for an iPad in doc or landscape.

 

[Tim SPRACKLEN]

Have a look here...

http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-diy/5296-my-own-adjustable-ipad-stand.html

Tim

 

[littlebuddha]

if you look through this thread you will find a few people have made there own stuff at times, i have 2 on here, wood, and an acrylic one. All depends on your skills and what sort of thing you have in mind. good luck.

 

[tzimisce]

Depends on what you need. I find that a paperweight or banana under the case does me fine sometimes, just improvising what's available.

 

[kmj44]

I am using a frame holder from Target. It is just painted black wood, but it looks classy on my desk and it was only $4.99. It works great.

 

[Sergium]

Made one for myself out of Meccano. To every point of contact to iPad and table I glued rubber pieces so there is no sliding and scratching.
Pros: Solid construction, lightweight, angle can be easily adjusted.
Cons: Can't be folded or modified without screw driver.

i.imgur.com/6u074.jpg

 

[jimyo01]

I just finished one

 

[jimyo01]

I just finished one

Here is a better picture

 

[iforsakenu]

Here is a better picture

Good work. Don't you fear scratching your iPad?

 

[Ulrich]

Look on e-Bay for "mineral display stands" or "fossil display stand". I bought one for the office for $3 or thereabouts, and it does its job...

Not what I have, but it should also do the trick: Lot 3 Acrylic Easel Display Stand For Slabs or Fossils | eBay

If you want to splurge: Lot of 5 Iron Metal Display Stands ** 2.5" x 1.5" ** | eBay

For that money it's not worth the effort to make your own.

 

[jimyo01]

Good work. Don't you fear scratching your iPad?

Nope it sits in the apple jacket, but has electrical tape on the face surfaces to preclude that being an issue.

 

[harrymckenzi120]

These are all great ideas! I just got a Zaggmate copy... and it has a decent built in stand. But I might try one of these on my girlfriends iPad2.

 

[Rawene]

Here are some I made while waiting 5 weeks form my ipad to arrive. A couple are for iphones.....
But a pop up just told me i need 3 posts b4 I can post images.

So this is post 1.

 

[Rawene]

I made them out of off cuts and junk in the garage.
The big wooden one I use full time, I've since added a leather insert to the slot where the ipad sits to avoid damaging it.The only problem is that if I don't touch the ipad with my other hand it goes all jumpy, resizing and doing things randomly. It's like it's not earthed or something. Any one else have that issue ?