Learn how to make a Wooden Book Stand from a single board.

Here's a fun weekend project that you can do out of a single piece of wood. Chad Stanton shows you every step needed to make this book stand and the tools used are listed below.
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To learn step by step how to carve the Rosette watch the video here-
• How to Carve a Rosette...
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[@margiekotan9934]

exactly what I was looking for. Thank You!!!

[@red58impala]

Chad Stanton Very nice project. I always enjoy seeing videos where people create completely with their hands. It is very refreshing. I appreciate the other channels out there, but after a while it gets old seeing someone set up their machines and cut, or route, or CNC, or... well you get the point. There is skill there too, but it is just not the same. I am one of those who would love to see more videos of just hand tool projects and a follow-up video of your carving would be awesome.

[@AverageGuyWoodworking]

Awesome video and project Chad. I have to say, you and safety sure make woodworking what it should be, fun, interesting, a joy to learn and watch. Thank you for that, I myself really do appreciate what you both do. Jeff

[@ChadStanton]

Thanks Jeff. I truly believe that most people do woodworking for a hobby. And hobbies should be fun. So why not enjoy ourselves. Thanks for your support.

[@kyletakahashi6094]

Was looking for a way to make a Rihal for my mosque, Jazakallah khair! (May God bless you lots!)

[@mprice7676]

Very very cool video/project! The hinge used in this project reminds me of how Steve French hand carves his pliers/pivot point. I really am going to try this one and make a cookbook stand, except I'm going to keep the width narrow enough to do ALL that sawing with my bandsaw. Really like this build! Thanks for finding/showing/sharing it to us. Greatly appreciated!

[@signaturelaserdesigns7556]

Outstanding foldable design. I like this a lot because it can be stored easily. This would work good as a cookbook rack or tablet holder as well. Lots of cooks using the internet today.

[@frankorona1]

Amazing project! It is a pleasure to see you again.

[@binnsh]

Ever think about giving up comedy for woodworking? You have the skills.

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

Fantastic video! Fantastic project! Very well explained. This is what Woodworkers are looking for! Very well done!

[@DaveBardin]

MMMMMM hand tools! Nice, not one electron was murdered in the production of this project. Well done Chad! Dan toooo....

[@ChadStanton]

Had you in mind the whole time i made it Dave. Knew this was right up your alley. :-)

[@rogerk9050]

That's crazy cool.

[@rogerk9050]

Hey Chad, ya better watch the location of your left hand while using that chip knife. A slip and your hand is right there. :)

[@JoJo-hc9ds]

This is a great video. I would really enjoy more carving videos and the dimensions as well. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@theds2003]

that's insane unbelievable brilliant job

[@rogerk9050]

Fantastic lil project

[@MrGoosePit]

Great job Chad. Really enjoyed watching you make this. It's a really fun weekend project!

[@josemanuelmayagoitia1177]

You are an artist. Very nice work. Thank you for shearing! greetings from Mexico.

[@RubinGnoni]

Hi Chad. Love your videos. What’s the best handsaw to cut the board apart? Thanks and let’s keep on dancing!

[@ringsend1000]

brilliant

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

The book stand is on my "to do" list. Great video as usual. Thanks Chad and Dan!

[@ChadStanton]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jim. Thanks for watching! And send me a pix if you make one.

[@woodturningjohn]

Very nice work Chad, it is not the first time I have seen this project. However I think it is one of the better ones on explaining the hinge. Plus your carving is cool.

[@morrelljw]

This is my new favorite project on KZbin!!!! I wonder how many boards I'll burn through before I get one that works. :)

[@toshamccarty5115]

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing. I really loved the project and the bit of history. I'm really thinking I would like to attempt this project too. Oh and the humor and camera work made it fun and enjoyable to watch. High fives!

[@linnlind3168]

Great work! ❤️ Turned out amazing :)

[@738polarbear]

This is great ,I must make this ,thanks.

[@willemkossen]

Just wow! I need to try a smaller version of this, not that much sawing.

[@toshamccarty5115]

That's what I was thinking. I really don't need a wide stand for a Kindle or smart phone

[@tsuchang1]

Chad you are a wonder. Your skill is amazing! Your dancing .... I wish I could do that.

[@ChadStanton]

The dancing, just cut loose and do it! You'll feel better. :-) Thanks for watching.

[@cougargmc]

Chad, your video doesn't include a step to saw the gaps between the sections of the hinge. Was that missed in the video editing? Or were you able to "break" those segments by applying a little pressure on the two halves to get it to snap open (time 4:10-4:15)?

[@mikeanderson9276]

I would love to see pictures of the hing close up. Keep up the crazy stuff... I love it.

[@SteveSam66]

Chad, nice Project

[@Habman65]

Great video! Thanks

[@AndreaArzensek]

That book stand and your video were mesmerizing to watch! I loved it, have to make one myself!

[@ChadStanton]

Hey Andrea! I'm glad you liked it. It's a fun weekend project. I like making them too. Send me a picture of yours when you are done. :-)

[@AndreaArzensek]

with pleasure, maybe I'll make a video, too :)

[@robertturriff9836]

WOW that is cool.

[@PietroMaker]

very original !

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you , but it's a really old design

[@PietroMaker]

@@ChadStanton oh yes, but for me is "original" 😂😬, you are very best... i have opened my channel afeter i watching your video... im italian.. and i have very respect for you

[@yb4712]

Great Project... Thanks for sharing.. definitely giving this a go this weekend :)

[@ChadStanton]

Yasin Bagci That's great. Send me a pix how it turned out. Thanks for watching.

[@babojee1293]

awesome video.

[@wielebordebski]

incredible

[@minhlayloi8365]

Have fun!

[@RubinGnoni]

Hi Chad. Love your videos. What’s the best saw to cut the board apart? Thanks, and let’s dance!

[@MPR58]

great channel

[@WorldEagleKW]

Nice!

[@christopherthiessen9040]

I made a smaller version of this book stand a couple years ago. It was fun. I will make another one this winter. Great work Chad! How did you remove the waste material after making the edge profile? Would a router plane work?

[@KSFWG]

Great video! Thanks Chad! With that sincerely said, now I have to say this: All Hail Dan ! All Hail Dan !

[@ChadStanton]

Gotta say, Dan is a man's man. Speaks softly but carries a big stick. Or should i say, a big bottle of beer!

[@KSFWG]

I'll go along with a big bottle of beer. I'm not commenting on Dan's stick.... ;) lol

[@dangerboy808]

great video, by the way, when your cutting down the center how far are you going before hitting the hinge?

[@robertpshaw]

Safety Dan is an interesting counter point. Like Hops in Beer. It works.

[@ChadStanton]

Hahahaha Thanks Bob. He's my best friend. On a personal note, he has helped in my life more than most will ever know. Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribe.

[@ARobichaud]

I'm impressed with your ability to freehand a straight line with the knife to make a knife wall for the chisel. Great work and video!

[@RahulSharma-mo7ng]

Thanks

[@user-dy3it2gh9x]

Красиво получилось, спасибо.

[@jimray1111]

I feel like Im watching the "Mister Rogers" of woodworking.

[@ChadStanton]

Would you like to be my neighbor? Hahahah. Thanks for watching, Jim. :-)

[@DarkAssassin929]

Hey Chad. What kind of wood did you use to make this?

[@MsRachid01]

thank U

[@shafeshaeshafeek4140]

my good warning

[@stephensalliss9547]

One of these days, perhaps. At the moment I can only imagine. I haven't the space nor the tools to do any of these things, but I will one day. The one thing I have always found daunting about woodwork is what wood to use. Could I ask, what did you use for this project? It looks as if it's a fairly soft wood, but could you use hardwoods for this too? Thank you for posting this, and amazing work too.

[@ChadStanton]

+STEPHEN SALLISS I'm glad you will consider making woodworking a hobby. I find it is challenging yet very rewarding. If you ever need help/advice just contact me. I love helping others. Thanks for watching.

[@sylvainroy5764]

Nice! And i really like the rosette . One question. How thik is the piece of wood you used?

[@ChadStanton]

+sylvain roy It was a standard 3/4" board. Thanks for watching.

[@AndrewArndts]

So how did you control the blotching... OR did you just get uber lucky with that hunk of pine?

[@ChadStanton]

It was the luck of the wood gods. :-) Yeah really it's a crap shoot for me. :-)

[@movies901]

Rihal is the Arabic name for this book holder, you'll find it in every mosque. Its used for reading the Holy Quran and has been used by Muslims since the dawn of Islam. I always wondered how it was made, thanks for sharing.

[@RodrygoDeSilva]

How wide is the center line 1:44

[@LgosseuxDbois-TheWoodpecker]

Chad, this is a nice book stand. Now you need to learn French so you'll be able to read the first edition of Roubo L'art du Menuisier. P.S. If you can't read it, I'll be more than glad to bring it home and I'll read it. :)

[@ChadStanton]

Hahaha Thank you Alain. I doubt i can learn French. I hardly can speak English. Hahahha thanks for watching.

[@ITSAWOODTHING]

Hope you keep posting on your youtube channel......................

[@ChadStanton]

ITS A WOOD THING Thank you. I do plan on continuing posting videos. But currently my work load for furniture is a lot, so i have to take a break for now. But in the words of Arnold.....I'll be back!

[@harleparot4444]

Anyone know the measurement for that board?

[@alaskankare]

I wonder if anyone has ever tried using this to do a "plank chair"?

[@TheMurlocKeeper]

Yes. The vikings made these as imprompteau chairs all the time. These guys have just made a smaller version and called it a book stand...which is not accurate. They came oh so close to what I was actually looking for...but never quite made it there. Actual book stands like this are meant to be more , well...even length on both sides. It's meant to support the spine when you open a heavy book and lay it flat, not have it in a propped up position! You're reading it, not displaying it! So close...and yet, so wrong.

[@voltron63]

VOLTRON !!!!!

[@ChadStanton]

I always preferred Battle of the Planets. :-)

[@voltron63]

wow, we old!!!!

[@karlackdamack4238]

Chad, no new videos from you in a while. You haven't quit have you? I look forward to the next.

[@ChadStanton]

Karl Ackdamack No i didn't quit. Just had to take some time off. My work load is overwhelming right now. But i hope to put out a new video in a week or two. Thanks for the support.

[@karlackdamack4238]

No Problem, I'm glad you are busy...income is a good thing! Look forward to the next video when it comes out.

[@user-om3gq5nd7b]

Пипец Круто!!!!

[@backyardsounds]

Folks, I'm spilling the beans here. Chad is being much too humble. André Jacob Roubo didn't invent that book stand, oh no. Chad used his super secret wooden time machine he invented to go back in time to André's era. He then demonstrated it to a much younger Roubo, who quickly published it in his book.

[@ChadStanton]

Hahaha you are too kind, Jack. But Roubo kicked me out cuz he hates dancing in his shop.

[@Etheridge247]

Do you have plans for this book stand?

[@IAmRicDaRula]

Dude where you been? why no more vids???

[@ChadStanton]

My current work load of furniture making is extremely busy. I'm doing 12 hour days. So at the moment i have very little free time. But i haven't quit, just taking a break. Thanks for your support.

[@IAmRicDaRula]

Chad Stanton good to hear man...I enjoy your vids...very informational and the comedy aspect is a plus...I mean who can't use a chuckle every now and again? (Tell that to safety dan) keep up the good work fellas

[@rosamundconnor1705]

This is a superb woodworking book I`ve ever read, “Bαzοmο Tdy Plαn” (Google it). Both novice and some seasoned carpenter could gain lots of general information from this reading material. Astonishingly, this book has been my partner whenever I wish to look up woods at areas along with other topics such as restoring and salvaging spots. .

[@creektilghman9187]

I did something similar with Stodoys instructions.

[@grizzles2771]

Why isn't this a meme

[@noornazeh8320]

in fact this great art discovered by muslims before 1400 years ago when prophet mohammad came with his islam message and his miracle (The Quran) which is the holy book for muslims .. so ancient muslim people tried to think of how to creat a handle for this book using one type and one piece of a material to apply the (oneness of god) while reading the holy book .. so that was the philosophy of ancient muslims that they used to follow to show the principal of Islam religion with all my respect to other religions

[@lanunpairet]

+Noor Nazeh all good thing they claim their invention hehehe

[@s_ss6469]

True.....cuz we cant put our holy book on desks etc it has to b placed higher then other surfaces thats why bookstands or rahl were invented. Even this book stand has same bottom as many common bookstands we see all through myslim world.

[@s_ss6469]

lanun pairet yes suck it up chap.... muslim world was shining bright when europe was in dark ages. Harsh but true. Go read some history

[@s_ss6469]

wooden book stands have been made n used for centuries in islamic world to hold the holy book Quran at easy level for the reader. pre islamic world used similar objects in monasteries mostly. as in islamic world its a commonly used item so EVERY household has it. thank you for sharing I wanted to make one for myself. good tutorial.

[@ElQrthdst71]

This is your history ??? The Book-Stand exist befor your history...

[@fahanmohammad6323]

Muslims use this book holder from long long ago.