{"id":1474,"date":"2026-06-19T18:36:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/?p=1474"},"modified":"2026-06-19T18:37:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:37:42","slug":"screwless-wooden-phone-stand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/screwless-wooden-phone-stand\/","title":{"rendered":"Screwless Wooden Phone Stand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple handmade phone stand that locks together without screws, glue, or hardware. Built from a small piece of poplar, it includes a built-in charging cable slot and easily disassembles for storage or travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 1\/2\u2033 poplar board (3-1\/2\u2033 x 24\u2033)<br>\u2013 Wood filler<br>\u2013 Ipswich Pine stain<br>\u2013 Polyurethane finish<br>\u2013 Sandpaper (80 and 120 grit)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 Tape measure<br>\u2013 Pencil<br>\u2013 Flush cut saw<br>\u2013 Chisel<br>\u2013 Sanding block or sander<br>\u2013 Paint brush or rag for finish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut an 11\u2033 section from a 1\/2\u2033 x 3-1\/2\u2033 poplar board. This project uses leftover material and only requires about 11\u2033 of board length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark the following measurements from one end of the board: 5\u2033, 5-1\/2\u2033, 6-3\/8\u2033, 9-1\/8\u2033, and 10-1\/4\u2033.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut the board at the 6-3\/8\u2033 and 10-1\/4\u2033 marks. This creates two pieces: the larger back support and the smaller base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the larger back piece, locate the area between the 5\u2033 and 5-1\/2\u2033 marks. Measure in 1-1\/4\u2033 from each edge and mark the center section. Remove the material on both sides of the center section to create a centered tab that extends from 5\u2033 to 5-1\/2\u2033.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a flush cut saw to make multiple passes in the waste areas, then remove the material with a chisel. Sand the tab smooth with 80-grit followed by 120-grit sandpaper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the smaller base piece, locate the 9-1\/8\u2033 line. Measure in 1-1\/8\u2033 from each end and mark the center slot area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove the center section to create a slot that will accept the tab from the back piece. Use the same process of saw cuts, chiseling, and sanding until the fit is snug.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test fit the two pieces together. Adjust the slot or tab with light sanding until the stand slides together securely without forcing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The open slot in the base also provides a path for a charging cable to pass up through the stand while supporting the phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill any chipped areas or tear-out with wood filler. Once dry, sand the entire project smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply stain and allow it to dry according to the manufacturer\u2019s instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish with polyurethane for added durability and protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assemble the stand by sliding the tab on the back piece into the slot on the base.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fit is important for stability, but avoid making the slot too tight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple shallow saw passes help prevent splitting and make chisel work easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test fit often while sanding to avoid removing too much material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The stand collapses into two flat pieces for easy storage or travel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works well on a nightstand, side table, office desk, or workshop bench.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Difficulty: Easy<br>Estimated Time: 1-2 hours<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easy \u2022 1-2 hrs \u2022 1 board<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1477,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-build-plans"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/phone-stand.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1474"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1474\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1479,"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1474\/revisions\/1479"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1477"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.buildtomade.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}