Here's Bob Kortz's take on it, using African mahogany and black walnut. Love his interpretation.
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And speaking of candle holders, here's what Joshua Hayes made for friends and family. Laminated cherry and whitewood. So elegant!
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Still trying to come up with a way of making a Kindle case/stand. Let me know if you have any ideas. Here's where I am:
What about doing a offset cam to tighten the lid.You would have to figure out how to mount it into the right position? Or drill holes in the case and one hole in the lid and use a peg to hold it.
ReplyDeleteAnother question I have, is the Kindle going to be too heavy? I don't own one or know their weight.
Steve, What about a concept from a puzzle box? The end of the lid or box put into a sliding groove so that it would have to be moved in order to push the lid open. It would be more complicated but the side could even slide in order to provide a more secure lock mechanism.
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Steve,
ReplyDeleteFind yourself an old cassette tape.. Take the case, open it up all the way, and put it upside down. It functions as a case AND a stand :)
And, as I meant to append to that comment above--
ReplyDeleteYou can use that principle and translate it into something that would fit the Kindle.
I know you said you didn't want any hardware but what about adding a single bullet catch (most woodworking suppliers carry several different sizes)that would apply pressure against the lid. If you placed it right the only time you would see it is just before the lid slides all the way out of the groove. If the wood you are planning on using is on the softer side you could always inlay a piece of thin brass (you can get from most hobby stores for very little $'s)into the underside of the lid and it wouldn't be seen. Just a thought. Keep the videos coming and have a great new year.
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Check your email...I sent you an idea option
ReplyDeleteThe problem you seem to be solving is to have an infinitely adjustable viewing angle for the kindle. Im not sure this is a problem that a kindle viewer needs solved though. Maybe you could have three preset positions, three grooves of some kind for three viewing angles.
ReplyDeleteOr to be completely adjustable, tension knobs in a t-slot that holds the lid where you put it. Would have to be small and sleek though, knobs sound bulky and inelegant.
2 thoughts i had 4u
ReplyDeleteuse dovetail bit with guide bushing to make undercut in box to secure kindle from slipping out
and what about putting even spaced holes in the center line of the lid so you could slip a dowelrod type pin through to hold lid from sliding out of box
well, the ipad 2 uses a small set of supermagnets for the soft cover... why doesn't that damage the electronics?
ReplyDeleteHow about cuting the lid so that it is thicker at one end. this would be the end that holds the Kindle at an angle. Cut the groves on each side so that the angle grow narrower as it slides. As it slides it would bind.
ReplyDeleteWhy not put groves inside the box to set the angle of the kindle.
ReplyDeleteWhat about having the top slide out completely and cut a few grooves inside the box the same thickness of the top at different angles. Then have the top sit in the groove while supporting the Kindle. The top would have to have 2 corners cut notched out so it could sit down all the way into the grooves. If the Kindle has a rubbery back it should keep itself in place against the top. I can send a drawing over if this isn't clear.
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ReplyDeleteI think SuperStretch with his caset tape holder idea is the ticket. You get a protective container that folds into a holder for viewing, brilliant.
Dude I just dug out an old cassette tape(George Thorogood and the destroyers-Maverick circa 1985). I tried what SuperStretch was saying and it is brilliant it works. That would make a cool project for a kindle or Ipad or any of those pads really.
ReplyDeleteKeep in consideration the location of the on/off switch, charging port and speakers when making your case.I have a Marware cover whose design could be easily adapted to a wood case. Link:
ReplyDeletehttp://tinyurl.com/KindleFireCoverbyMarware
Steve, I was thinking a dovetail bit in the router to make your undercut as well. A rabbet will have a hard edge while a the taper of the dovetail acts more like a wedge...
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