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A tiny angled easel stand with a double-beveled front support — three boards, one afternoon, propping a tablet or cookbook at a comfortable reading angle on a counter.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back support One end cut at 30° bevel, other end at 40° bevel, long point to long point. | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 5" | 1x8, 20 in | ☐ |
| Base | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 12 3/4" | 1x8, 20 in | ☐ |
| Side rails | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 12 3/4" | 1x2, 26 in | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x8, 20 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x2, 26 in | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 oz | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 10 each | ☐ |
| Wood stain | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 26 in, Wood glue, Brad nails, 1-1/4"
Attach the two 1x2 side rails together as shown, forming the shallow trough that will hold a tablet or book.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x8, 20 in, Wood glue, Brad nails, 1-1/4"
Attach the side rail assembly to the double-beveled back piece.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x8, 20 in, Wood glue, Brad nails, 1-1/4", Wood stain
Measure and mark the support location against your actual tablet or book, then attach the base with glue and nails. Sand and apply wood stain.