Mobile phone stand

During Covid-19 lockdown we have all been using technology to stay in touch, with a noticeable increase in the use of video chats.  Recently Ann commented that she has to prop her phone up on books, boxes, or whatever is available, but it frequently slips or falls down during a chat, which is irritating.  So I made her a phone stand ...

Using scraps and leftovers that I had in the workshop, this is what I created.  The base is a block of wood ("Kerto" - thanks to a sample from Metsä Wood).  The vertical tubes are telescopic, allowing for height adjustment by securing with the black tightening screw.  The top is copper plate, which is adjustable for tilt with the white tightening screw at the back.  At the bottom of the copper plate, a grooved plastic tube pressed onto the front of the "shelf" prevents the phone from slipping off if bumped inadvertently.

The size of the copper plate is suitable for a mobile phone in either portrait or landscape orientation, and also perfectly sized to hold a tablet - although it was not an intentional design feature!

I think it has turned out looking quite nice, and most importantly, Ann is happy with the result.  At least now she can chat with the confidence that her phone will not suddenly fall over.

Enjoy the photos.