How to Make a Book Holder
- 1). Cut the 1 1/2-inch by 3/4-inch board into two 18-inch lengths, two 9-inch lengths and one 3-inch length. Cut the remaining board into two 5 1/2-inch lengths with a 45-degree angle on one end. Sand any rough edges.
- 2
Align the two 9-inch pieces to the ends of one 18-inch piece, and connect with two screws on each side. On the same side of the 18-inch board that you connected the 9-inch boards, connect the 3-inch board in the center of the 18-inch board using two screws. - 3
Connect the top 18-inch board on the opposite side you connected the sides and center support. - 4
Finished book holder, back
Attach the one 5 1/2-inch board to one side directly underneath the top horizontal board, facing the 45-degree angle toward the side board. Attach with two screws, and repeat on the other side. - 5
Finished book holder, front
Turn the frame over and lean it back so it rests on its "legs." - 6
Book holder with book
Set your book on the bottom ledge with the spine supported by the middle piece.
