THE BOOK STAND
PROJECT

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Optional plans and material packs are available to those who don’t want to draw their own design and instead replicate my processes and measurements exactly. For more info, read about the online school.

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Project Plans

In this project, I show you how to make a book stand using timber purchased from your local DIY merchant.

Project Overview

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Unsure you have all the right tools for the project? This handy guide helps you choose not only the tools you need, but also gives my recommendations in order of preference. It also provides various options to suit different budgets.

Tool List

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Want to start this project on the right foot? Purchase pre-machined timber here. Perfect for those who want to avoid the fuss and get stuck straight into the project!

Pre-Machined Material Packs

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In this lesson, I show you how to cut timber, orient timber with a focus on aesthetics and how to measure and mark joints ready for cutting.

Preparing Material

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In this lesson, I show you the process to accurately cut and fit all 6 of the dovetail joints used to hold this frame together.

Cutting the Dovetails

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In this lesson, I show you how to construct the wooden hinge for the back of the frame that allows it to be tilted to various angles.

Assembling the Hinge

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In this lesson, I show you how to perfect the hinge joint that angles the frame, how to add the shelf that the book sits on, and experiment with staining the timber.