Cardboard Laptop Stand

In this instructable I'll show you how to make an awesome Laptop stand out of cardboard. Attached is the design I used, print it out and use it! (Note: This is my own design)


You'll Need:

Cardboard - Shoe boxes work well
Pencil or Pen
Xacto Knife or a Razor
Glue for the cardboard
Something to cut on (A table works)
A Ruler

Step 1 Cutting Out your Pieces

First Print out the design and trace it out onto some cardboard and cut out the cardboard. I suggest using a razor because they are a lot sharper then scissors and scissors can bend the cardboard. If the edges are rough you can sand them down with some sand paper.

Comments

[istalir]

Not to be an idiot but, where's the design?

[Captain Molo]

first page, last picture

[Unit225]

Great Idea. I like how it uses physical connections instead of glue or tape like some other instructables on this do to hold up my expensive machine.

[jetfuela]

Thanks for posting this. I just finished constructing it and it works perfect (and yes I find typing on it very comfortable). Its lighter, smaller, and basically free compared to a store bought version. Great job!

[Holden_vy_s]

That is awesome. But surely it is not comfortable to type with it sitting that high...

[Captain Molo]

it actually isn't. its very comfortable

[Chromatica]

It is

[Skyfinity]

Nice instructable. This design would probably apply to a bunch of other materials, such as plywood, foam-core, or acrylic (now that would be fun (could embed LEDs)). And it's portable! You could make a box or some sort of case to stow them in on the way to their next destination. It would be really nice to have some sort of PDF template as opposed to just pictures. (I personally have no problem with that, but others might not have the image analysis know-how to figure out the dimensions. Besides, that allows for design variations) Currently I have my laptop standing on cardboard "feet" which are just stacked, taped-together, inch-high circles I taped to the real feet. I would seriously try this instructable if I didn't already have a bamboo laptops stand project planned. Also I like your guitars. The finish on both is awesome.