Introduction: Wooden Mag-Safe Tripod Mount for IPhone

About: Hi, I’m Kostiantyn Andriiuk, also known as TimberRough on social media. I’m a software developer who finds peace in crafting projects by hand, especially with wood, LEDs, and microcontrollers. I love inventing…

This is a one-day project to make a wooden MagSafe iPhone tripod.

I use my iPhone as my main camera for video shooting. After half a year of use, I found this a very convenient device because it allows me to quickly mount and change the place of my iPhone.

It works well with iPhones that have MagSafe and also with iPhone MagSafe cases.

If you are interested in how to make a wooden tripod, here is my Instructable: Small Wooden Tripod


The video is about the process of making

Wooden MagSafe Tripod Mount for iPhone


#woodworking #magsafe #iphone #cameraequipment #lasercutting #laserengraving

Supplies

Tools:


  • DIY Laser cutter/engraver 520x520mm, 5.5w
  • Sander
  • Tweezers

Components:


  • Magnets: d=3mm, l=3mm, NdFeB, attract weight 250g, magnetization N38
  • American walnut veneer 4.5mm
  • Sandpaper 220 grit
  • Sticky tape
  • Protect film
  • Oil: Belinka Oil
  • Glue: Titebond 3 dark, CA Glue + Activator

GitHub Link

Step 1: Download and Laser-cut Dxf File

I have used American walnut veneer 4.5mm

Step 2: Protect IPhone With the Film

Step 3: Place the Magnets Into Dipoles That Match the Design Carved Into the Wood Piece.

Step 4: Place Base Part on the IPhone

You may need to use tweezers to align the magnets to the workpiece.

Step 5: Drop CA Glue to the Holes and Spray With Activator

Step 6: Polish Rest of CA Glue and Other Wooden Parts

I used sandpaper 220 grit

Step 7: Glue Stand Parts With the Base

Step 8: Remove Rest of the Glue

Step 9: Finish With Wooden Oil

Step 10: Final Result