Chainsaw iPad stands

### Challenge

All of those beautiful pieces of wood that don't stack well can be quickly made into an tablet or smartphone stand.

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### Technique My great lumberjack father provided some nice burl pieces. However, it was a struggle to find the right workshop tool to cut these irregular pieces. Finally, the obvious occurred; use a chain saw to cut the wood.

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If they are small pieces, hold them down in a large vise like a Workmate.

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Ideally, shape the parts on the uncut logs as the logs are the perfect vise.

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It can be a little difficult to get the cuts the right depth and parallel to the base. Since it only takes 2 minutes to make one, make ten and pick the best. Note the void in some trees like above even avoids the need to drill a hole for a charging cable.