Handmade Fern Leaf Phone Stand Step by Step Using Proxxon Tools

This decorative yet functional phone stand combines a delicate fern leaf cutout with a sturdy base and cable access. The build uses a Proxxon scroll saw for the detailed leaf, a bandsaw for rough shaping, and a pensander for smoothing and crisping edges. The downloadable pattern for the stand is included with this post so you can trace and cut directly from the template.

Material and Equipment:

• 3/8 inch to 1/4 inch thick wood blank
• Painter’s tape
• Spray adhesive
• Proxxon Bandsaw MBS/EP
• Proxxon Scroll Saw
• Proxxon Pensander
• Proxxon Bench Drill Press TMB 115
• Proxxon Delta Sander
• Fern Phone Stand ¼"
• Fern Phone Stand 3/8"

Let's Make a Fern Phone Stand:

Prepare the Template

• Download and print the phone stand template that matches the thickness of your wood. Print at 100% and verify the scale box. The template also includes an alternate frond design and a blank phone stand back.
• Mount the pattern on blanks. Cover one side of the blank with painter's tape. Mist the back side of the patterns with spray adhesive, and mount on the taped blank. The painter's tape made removal of the patterns easy without leaving any sticky residue. 
  
  
  

Cut the Shapes

• Cut the exterior shapes of the phone stand using the bandsaw.
  
  
  
• Use the bench drill press to drill pilot holes for the scroll saw blade in the interior shapes. 
  
  
  
• Cut the interior design using the scroll saw.
  
  
  

Sanding

• Smooth exterior edges with the Delta sander.
• Use the pensander to smooth the interior edges of the fern.
  
  
  

Finishing

• Select your finishing option—natural oil finish, polyurethane, acrylic paints, stain and varnish, etc.
• Use a small brush to work the finish into the cutout areas.

Carole

How to Make a Minimalist Phone Stand

A phone stand can offers two major benefits. First: it transforms your phone into a hands-free device since you don't have to hold the phone. Second: your phone always has its own home, and you know where to find it. This minimalist phone stand was make using Proxxon MICROMOT tool.

Supplies and Equipment to Make the Phone Stand

• Piece of 1/8" Baltic birch plywood cut to 5½" x 3"
• Two 3" lengths of ¼" dowel
• Pattern for phone stand
• Strong liquid adhesive
• Proxxon Bandsaw MBS/E
• Proxxon Scroll Saw DS 460
• Proxxon Bench Drill Press TMB 115
• Proxxon Disc Sander 250/E

Instructions for Making the Phone Stand

1. Print pattern and mount on a piece of Baltic birch plywood. Cover the blank with painter's tape. This makes removing the pattern easy. Lightly coat the reverse side of the pattern with adhesive spray, and mount on your prepared wood blank.
   
2. Cut the exterior sides of the phone stand using the bandsaw.
   
3. Cut the cord notch using the scroll saw.
   
4. Cover the reverse side of the blank where the holes for the dowels will be drilled with a piece of painter's tape. This will help to minimize tear out when the holes are drilled.
   
5. With a ¼" bit drill the two holes for the dowel supports. Use the stop to ensure accurate placement.
   
6. Sand any rough edges on the base using the disc sander.
   
7. If desired, stain any or all parts of the phone stand. I chose to keep the base natural, and stained the dowels.
8. When the stain is dry coat all pieces with paste wax and buff.
9. Use a strong liquid adhesive to glue the dowels in place.
   
10. Enjoy hands-free use of your mobile phone!
    

Carole