Introduction: LAPTOP STAND

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About: Retired Shop Teacher, Tool Collector, I like Cars, Guitars, Bikes and Electronics. I'd rather Recycle than buy Materials. Definitely Old-School Methods.

This stand puts your laptop computer screen at eye level and tilts the keyboard at a perfect 15 degree angle, reducing eye strain and carpal tunnel syndrome. I built mine from totally recycled materials and sized it for my 13” MacBook Air, but it should fit many laptops. The bottom shelf is handy for a wireless mouse or other accessories.


Supplies

Materials:

5/8” MDF (I used shelving taken from old furniture)

1,1/4” door moulding (left over from another project)

paint (also left over from another project)

wood filler


Tools:

Brad nailer, 1,1/4” brads

Panel saw

sandpaper

paint brush

Step 1: CUT THE PIECES

Cut the shelf-9,1/2 X 13”

Cut 2 uprights 8”W X 7”- Cut a 15 degree bevel at the 7” mark

Cut the base 8” W X 11, 3/4”

Cut the moulding- 13”


Step 2: ASSEMBLE

Nail the two uprights to the bottom outside edges of the base

Nail the shelf to the 15 degree bevels with the front being the low edge.

Nail the moulding to the front of the low side of the shelf. Leave the excess protruding above the shelf.

Step 3: PAINT

Fill the nail holes then sand everything till smooth.

Paint with 2 coats.

Attach felt stick on protectors to the bottom if desired.

Put the computer in place and enjoy.