This is my attempt to make an Apple iPad stand and combine contemporary and Arts and Crafts style designs. It’s also my first try at marquetry.
The stand is made from mahogany that was leftover from a G & G style ceiling light I built.
Cutting the veneer for the Marquetry. It’s approximately 5/64” thick.
Removing the band saw marks.
Routing the rabbit in the shelf that holds the iPad. I used a clamped shim to keep the shelf from tilting into the router bit.
Drilling a starter hole with hand drill w/spring using a 0.028” bit I bought from mikesworkshop.com
I added a brace to the the saw donkey to hold the fretsaw in place to make it easier to lock in the blade . Using the double bevel technique to cut out the Apple logo.
I used black artist oils to paint strips on the apple and leaf to give it a retro look. I’m glad there aren’t teeth marks on the logo. Gluing and clamping the veneer field with the Marquetry to the back of the stand.
Parts of the stand on my bench before finishing and assembly.
After applying 5 coats of poly I painted the 1/4”mortices with black oil paint to give them depth.
Really nice James, Very fitting for a stand. First photo it looked like you had square pins in the corners to lift the I-Pad a little for ventilation. I like the back of the stand and your adjustment that one can make for the viewing angle.
Thanks Eric. Your a good sport and friend. Sorry about what my wacky neighbor put as a comment when I was in Lu. By the time I found what he did it was to late to change it. I’m not letting my iPhone open to Craftisian while he’s around again.
Looks nice & beefy James, you do a fine job of keeping everything clean and smooth in your designs!.
My wife would love something like that, but of course she'd insist on some bluetooth speakers installed underneath. A few weeks later, a drawer for "stuff", then even later a cup holder and tissue box.
Thanks splinter. Sounds like your wife has some good ideas for a stand. You better get started. Don’t tell her about the motorized wheels your going to install on it.
Thanks Pottz. I don’t know about the Chevalet. I think I’d rather have a Corvette. It also sounds French. You asked me to post it no matter how the marquetry turned out. My lovely wife said it looks like a zebra apple. I was going for a black and white version of their old rainbow logo. Go figure.
