Custom Laptop Stand

This project involved designing and fabricating a custom plywood laptop stand, crafted entirely in a woodshop using precision woodworking techniques. The design featured a striking diamond-patterned top, achieved through a multi-step process of cutting, gluing, and aligning plywood strips to highlight the unique end-grain pattern.

To ensure dimensional accuracy, I used a table saw with a stop block to cut uniform strips, followed by a miter saw to achieve consistent lengths. After carefully aligning and gluing the sections, I repeated this process to build up the final patterned surface. The stand’s legs were designed in CAD, printed to scale as templates, and cut using a bandsaw before refining the shape with a spindle sander. Alignment dowels were incorporated using a drill press to enhance structural integrity during assembly.

This project strengthened my skills in precision woodworking, CAD-based design, and methodical planning. By integrating traditional woodworking techniques with digital design tools, I ensured a high-quality final product with both functional and aesthetic appeal. The experience also reinforced the importance of careful material selection, order of operations, and meticulous craftsmanship—essential principles for engineering and product design.