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Headphone stand

A base, a post and an arm. Most of the time goes into sanding.

Beginner1 hour3 parts1× board
1×6 · 5½″ × 24″A Base1×2 · 1½″ × 24″B PostC Arm

Cutting diagram

1×6 · 5½″ × 24″A Base1×2 · 1½″ × 24″B PostC Arm

Bright pieces are your parts; the dimmed wood is left over. Every cut allows ⅛″ for the saw blade.

Cut list

PartQtyWidth × lengthCut from
ABase15½″ × 6″140 × 152 mm1× board
BPost11½″ × 10″38 × 254 mm1× board or 2× lumber
CArm11½″ × 5″38 × 127 mm1× board or 2× lumber

How to build it

  1. Cut the base, post and arm.
  2. Round the top of the arm generously so it doesn't dent the headband.
  3. Screw the arm to the top of the post with glue, forming a T.
  4. Screw up through the base into the bottom of the post, countersinking the screw.
  5. Sand everything smooth, finish, and add felt pads under the base.