130. Simple DIY - building a prototype tablet stand - version #3

In this video, I show you how I designed and built this prototype table stand for my wife to use with her iPad. This is actually the 3rd stand I have made for her, but this version is the one that gets daily use. Here's the link to building cardboard prototype #1: • 94. Simple DIY - cardb... . Here's the link for the 2nd prototype, a particle board version: • 95. Particle board tab... .
Using corrugated cardboard (typically free from the recycle bin) and chipboard (very low cost from Amazon), I have found that I can build some very lightweight yet very sturdy and durable projects. Here's the link to a simple yet very strong custom box I made from cardboard: • 115. Simple DIY - make... .
My message here is that you do not need expensive materials or tools to build some durable items which you can use everyday. I hope this video inspires you to think about what you'd like to build and how you might go about that using cardboard. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment. Enjoy the video!
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All video content was written, shot and edited (PowerDirector 17) by Matt Ancona.

[@Kkuts37]

Cool project! Good to see you back, Matt!

[@ImaginethenMake]

Hey, thanks! Good to be back! Thanks for your comment and for watching.

[@abbylynn8872]

The putty knife trick with the hot glue has been added to my toolbox

[@ImaginethenMake]

Sounds good. For those that didn't see it, look here: 16:09.
Thanks for your comment and for watching.

[@OLDCHEMIST1]

Very nice piece of work! Frankly I think this is a lot better than the [what you would call in the States] "penny and dime" store iPad stands. Although these days they are a lot more than pennies and dimes, try £20/25$. Thank you for the link to take me here on a rather sleepless night in SE England!

[@ImaginethenMake]

You're welcome! This tablet stand was a fun project to make and has amazed me with how well it has held up over years of daily use. The next one I make will most likely also be out of cardboard from the recycle bin (i.e. free). This next time, I'll pay more attention to fitting the pieces and then I'll apply some kind of a finish. Thanks for your comment and for watching.