What you'll need
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How to make it
Clamp the block while sawing and chiseling, and always push the chisel away from your hand.
1Mark the slot
Lay the block on its wide face. Draw 2 lines across it 1/2 in apart, 1 1/2 in from one end, both leaning back 15 degrees.
2Saw the sides
Clamp the block. Saw down both lines to 3/4 in deep, keeping the saw on the waste side.
3Clear the slot
Tap the chisel into the wood between the cuts and pop the waste out in small bites. Keep both hands behind the edge.
4Test the fit
Slide your phone in its case into the slot. Widen it a little if it's tight.
5Sand and round
Sand all edges round with 80, then smooth with 120 grit.
6Finish it
Rub on oil or wax and stick felt pads underneath. Prop up your phone and start that call.
Edie's tipHardwood scraps like walnut or oak make a stand that looks store-bought and won't tip.
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