I looked forever for a suitable stand for my collection of Eee Pc netbooks. Everything was either too big, too expensive, or just plain didn't exist. Eventually I headed off to my favorite store - IKEA - to look for a solution.
A couple of hours and a few dollars later I had my solution.
This instructable is made for a netbook. It will work with most netbooks up to 10 inches in size. It is constructed with 2 plastic shelf brackets, 2 drawer handles, a couple of telescopic bolts (optional) and and cabinet screws. Basic tools such as a miter saw, a snap-off blade knife, and a screwdriver are all you need to complete the project.
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Stodis Shelf Brackets http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30167461
0.50 each
Attest Handles http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90038541
$3.99 a pair
You can also use any other style 4 to 5 inch handle. Just remember that you'll need 2.
One pair of screws that come with the handles and one pair of half inch screws. If you use Ikea components you'll need to make sure to the smaller pair is in metric size.
Optional: one pair of 5/8" telescopic bolts just to cover the unused hole and make everything look extra sweet. Not necessary. http://www.awt-gpi.com/product75.htm
A saw. You can use a dovetail saw, a miter saw, a jig saw. Whatever you have access to will probably work just fine.
Sandpaper and a sharp knife for cleaning up the edges.
Screwdriver.
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Thanks everyone!
1) take a single bracket and cut it at 45° at the corner making two identical half brackets. (A hack saw will probably provide cleaner results than a typical hand saw for wood. Just take your time and focus on making it look nice.) Sand the cuts lightly to remove sharp edges and for appearance.
2) drill and mount the shelf supports as previously described
3) mount the drawer handle to join the two half brackets at the thicker end as previously described
Voila! The attached drawer handle becomes the elevating support.
If the angle is too low now, use a bunch of washers (as spacers) and either longer drawer handle screws or threaded rod & nylon lock nuts to adjust the angle.
Also, if you wanted to do this for a larger laptop, you could use a wider handle, such as Ikea's LANSA handle http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60138759 which comes in 10 1/16", 13 7/8", 21 7/16", and longer.
Good idea! You are to be commended.