$3 & 3 Steps Laptop Stand (with Reading-glasses & Pen Tray)
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$3 & 3 Steps Laptop Stand (with Reading-glasses & Pen Tray)
This $3 & 3 steps laptop stand can be made within 5 minutes. It's very strong, light weight, and can be folded to take with wherever you go!
Step 1: Tools & Diagram
You need:
- Cooler Rack & Folding Stand(I got it at Asian houseware store for $1.99)
- Two pliers (to bend rack legs)
Optional plastic tube protectors(for join-spots & feet), you need:
- one pair scissors
- 2Ft. Proline 3/16" I.D. X 5/16" O.D.(I got it at hardware store for $1), about straw size.
Step 1:
Unhook one side of the rack leg and remove.
- Cooler Rack & Folding Stand(I got it at Asian houseware store for $1.99)
- Two pliers (to bend rack legs)
Optional plastic tube protectors(for join-spots & feet), you need:
- one pair scissors
- 2Ft. Proline 3/16" I.D. X 5/16" O.D.(I got it at hardware store for $1), about straw size.
Step 1:
Unhook one side of the rack leg and remove.
Rehook Up the Rack Leg
Step 2:
Flip over and rehook the leg up on the top of the rack(on the same spot)and squeeze it tight with pliers to secure.
Flip over and rehook the leg up on the top of the rack(on the same spot)and squeeze it tight with pliers to secure.
Done!
Step 3:
Bend "up-leg" down into the bottom rack edge{make sure the legs(front feet) inserted behind the bottom bar, to add more support for the stand}. Well, the stand is done!
Bend "up-leg" down into the bottom rack edge{make sure the legs(front feet) inserted behind the bottom bar, to add more support for the stand}. Well, the stand is done!
Optional
It may take another 5 minutes to finish the tube cutting job for the protective join-spots & feet, so the laptop and your furniture won't be scratched. I use the clear Proline plastic pipe to cover the join-spots & the feet, it's almost invisible.
Cutting Proline plastic pipe:
- Cut 6 pieces of 1.5 inch tube, then split each tube from top to bottom. 4 of the tubes for stand's join-spots(cut them across too, so it can fit onto the join-spot easily), use the other 2 tubes for the wire cover(only split those 2 top to bottom).
- Cut 4 pieces of 1 inch tube for the stand's feet(just split them top to bottom).
Now, use the tubes to cover the join-spots and feet. Done!
Cutting Proline plastic pipe:
- Cut 6 pieces of 1.5 inch tube, then split each tube from top to bottom. 4 of the tubes for stand's join-spots(cut them across too, so it can fit onto the join-spot easily), use the other 2 tubes for the wire cover(only split those 2 top to bottom).
- Cut 4 pieces of 1 inch tube for the stand's feet(just split them top to bottom).
Now, use the tubes to cover the join-spots and feet. Done!
Final Touch
Set your laptop on the stand, the front is a perfect tray for reading-glasses & pens. If you take your laptop on the go a lot, just fold the leg and you're off!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!