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Book Stand
An angled stand for cookbooks or tablets.
- Skill
- Beginner
- Tools
- Hand saw, Drill/driver
- Piece length
- Short offcuts are fine
- Location
- Indoor
- Carries weight
- No
- Pallet wood
- Suitable with care
Suits this scrap wood
Why: two small panels and a ledge — easy from offcuts.
Best
Small offcuts, Plywood, Mixed scraps
Also works
Old / reclaimed timber, Long boards / offcuts
Materials & finish
- Wood glue
- Hinge or dowel
Finishes that suit it
Natural wood
Safety notes
No special concerns beyond normal tool safety and removing old nails.
Using pallet wood? Check the stamp first →This page describes what the project needs — it isn't a full build guide. We don't have verified cutting dimensions or a step-by-step sequence for it yet.
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