Got the Kindle Fire case done!
It's funny how sometimes the simplest concepts can pose the most challenging problems. This project began by just wanting to make a stand for my wife's new Kindle Fire. She reads constantly: several books a week. An e-reader saves me a lot of trips to the library. But I noticed she had to prop up the tablet to read while sitting at the table.
Keeping it sleek
After playing with a lot of ideas for a stand, I realized it would be nice to make a case that converts into a stand. My criteria was that it would look sleek, like the Kindle itself, and wasn't complicated to build.
As it turned out, this case is very simple to build and is infinitely adjustable as a stand.
WWMM viewers
But I struggled with it and could not have built this without your help. You guys are incredible. Earlier this week I asked for some suggestions on the design and solutions to problems. I received over a hundred emails. I am continually amazed by how creative you all are! Some outstanding ideas that got me thinking maybe I ought to revisit this project and make another case eventually. I got a lot of ideas incorporating a swinging lid. The idea of a modified cassette case is intriguing: that's a perfect stand. Anyway, THANK YOU all for your help. I couldn't have built this without you.
Simplicity is hard
If I had a mantra, it would be, "keep it simple". I force my brain to tell that to me all the time. We all begin new woodworking projects with complicated ideas that work themselves into complicated designs. Funny how our brains work like that. It's only when we take a step back and maybe sleep on it, that we discover simplicity.
Nice! If I built one of these, I'd have to get an iPad to accessorize it :-)
ReplyDeleteBest project ever. I'll have to make one. What kind of wood did you use? That has to be the largest sliding dovetail ever. You have had me hooked on lacquer since the advent tree. I also loved the ebook propped up against an actual book reference. Classic.
ReplyDeleteThe Wood Whisperer Guild has nothing on Mere Mortals. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is cherry wood. It really is strange how some projects begin simple, but we find the devil in the details. As soon as I thought I had one problem solved, another arose.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking project Steve! Very clean and refined.
ReplyDeleteCould you post the dimentions for me? I want to make one as a surprise for a friend, and i dont own one. Thanks
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ReplyDeleteI made the mistake of not watching the comments after I posted.. glad my suggestion was well received!
are you going to post a video for this.i would love to make one for my ipad.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. Im making a similar project for an iPad.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I dont think it is wise to have magnets near a computer display.
Hi Steve! I made a case for my Fire after being inspired by you to do it. It is almost 100% completely impractical (I didn't use your design) and as such, I'll probably have to make another (I'll probably use your design next time). It was fun to make, though & I wrote about it on my wlog (Woodworking log), but I won't plug it here without your permission.
ReplyDeleteNote to Jay B: Only CRTs were affected by magnetism, LCDs are not (so it's perfectly safe to the tablet - if you place the tablet on a portable harddrive or your computer, all bets are off! :))