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Modern man never leaves his smartphone anywhere, even in the car, when all his attention should be focused on the road. To increase the safety of each of us and improve comfort, devices such as car holders were invented.

They perform several functions at once: they provide reliable fastening of the smartphone in a certain place so that it does not slip on different surfaces in the car and is not lost in the back seat, they make controlling the car and the smartphone much easier and more convenient, especially if you use Hands Free. And if you want to use your smartphone as a navigator, then you simply cannot do without such a holder. If you are starting to think about purchasing a much-needed gadget, then before the purchase itself it would be good to clearly understand what the most convenient holder should be for you.

There are smartphone holders designed for a specific model. They are usually equipped with charging and several other special functions, which makes it easier to use the gadget while driving. But such devices are also more expensive than universal ones. Purchasing them is justified only if you are not going to change smartphones often, but stay with the chosen model for at least a couple of years.

That is why, in most cases, it will be more practical to buy a universal holder, which can then be converted in a matter of seconds to use a completely different gadget. The phone can be attached to them in different ways:

  • using magnets, but this is not the most The best way fastening, since a smartphone can fall every now and then, although this method of fastening a smartphone is now the most popular;
  • using a cone clamp. Such devices are more reliable, but you will need to immediately check how easy it is to get the phone;
  • using polyurethane legs that expand to suit the specific size of the smartphone. Such holders still have the same problem: sometimes the phone is fixed in them so tightly that it cannot be easily taken out.

The holders differ not only in the way the smartphone is attached to them, but also in the way they are attached to the car panel. This is their main difference and the selection criterion for most motorists.

Suction cup holders are one of the most popular: they are easy to install and do not require damage to parts of the car interior. Most often they are attached to the windshield, but for this the surface must be perfectly smooth, clean and even, so if the glass has a significant slope, you may have to attach the holder to its upper part, which is inconvenient. The disadvantages of such fastening also include the fact that over time the holder begins to peel off and disappear, and if the suction cup is made of rough rubber, then at low temperatures it loses its elasticity and. Naturally, it falls off.

Adhesive-based holders can be attached to any surface, but after dismantling, a noticeable mark may remain. In addition, a smartphone that is too heavy may break the mount after a while. But for not very large compact gadgets, this is a good option.

The holder with fastening will definitely never fall off, but they are most often attached to ventilation deflectors. Here there are obvious disadvantages: possible noise when driving on uneven roads, broken deflector shutters, closed air nozzle, etc. Compared to all other fastenings, this is the least convenient and practical. It would be better if such a holder would be attached to a mirror, but there are very few such models.

An alternative to all holders is an anti-slip mat. It does not provide the same convenience of using a smartphone as a holder, but it can be easily removed and replaced.

1. Suction cup holder.

Holds your phone on the front panel or windshield.

2. Universal clip with flexible cord.

Allows you to rotate the gadget 360 degrees.




3. Mount on the steering wheel.



4. Width-adjustable bracket.

Installed on the fan grille.







5. Magnetic ball holder.





6. Universal magnetic holder.


7. Mobile phone panel with USB cable.

Flexible panel with anti-slip coating for a wide range of surfaces.

When I travel, I use my smartphone as a navigator. I've had several factory made car phone holders and there was always something that didn't work for me. Over time, they become loose, or installing a phone in them becomes problematic.




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The last car phone holder I purchased was a sticky silicone mat with slots in which you could mount your smartphone upright on its side. But my friend could not install her smartphone in a leather book case into it; she had to remove the case. I decided to bring to life an old idea. Life hackers must act, let the rest whine!

You will need:

  • a piece of wood, approximately 300x100x8 mm (I had a piece of black fiberboard)
  • mini loop
  • spring
  • a few screws, glue
  • engraver with attachments or hand router
  • mounting platform (I used the notorious silicone mat)

Note: This holder mounts to a rough surface on the dashboard, and if you want to place your phone on the windshield, this is definitely not your option.

I will show simplest option assembling a phone stand for a car. In the end I used sealant after I assembled the holder, but that was because I remembered it too late.

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Step 1: Cutting out the parts



From a piece of fiberboard I cut three parts of the following sizes:

  • Top cover 150x90x8 mm
  • Bottom cover 130x90x8mm
  • Roller 9x90x8 mm

The roller needs to be glued to the top cover at a distance of 5 mm from the edge; this indentation will allow you to use the holder with one hand. When the glue has dried, secure the roller with two additional small countersunk screws. This part will protect the top edge of your smartphone.

Step 2: Making the Slots




Using a linear router compass or router bit (or hand router) make a slot in the bottom cover, slightly wider than the smartphone in the case. The smartphone should not sit tightly in the slot; I will return to this point later. The slot will protect the bottom edge of your smartphone.

If the piece of wood from which you are making your smartphone holder for your car is too thin, you can glue two beads on the bottom cover to create a slot for your smartphone.

Cut a cutout for the spring on the top cover, on the side with the bolster. The cutout should not be blocked by the loop and should be slightly longer than the spring. The picture shows that this cutout turned out very sloppy. My engraver seems to live his own life, moving wherever he pleases.

When you're done with the slot and cutout, sand until you're happy with it and remove any dust.

Step 3: Apply sealant






Place masking tape around the areas where you will apply the sealant. Once you have applied the sealant, wet your finger in soapy water and smooth the surface of the sealant with it. Please pay attention Special attention edges so that there are no protruding pieces of sealant.

When you are finished applying the sealant, carefully remove the tape so that the edges of the sealant are even and leave the parts to dry overnight.

Step 4: Attach metal parts and assemble the structure







Attach the loop very carefully. If it is slightly tilted, the lids will not be parallel to each other when opened. Depending on the material you used for the lids, the hinge and spring can be screwed directly onto the wood. I didn't have the right size screws, so I used bolts and nuts. I made recesses for the nuts so that they hardly stand out above the surface of the covers.

First we fix the mini loop on one of the covers, then we fix the spring on both covers. After this, we attach the loop to the second cover. This makes it much easier to secure the loop correctly.

Step 5: Decorate the holder


I had an unnecessary piece of leather, using percussive letter stamps (by first wetting the leather) I made an inscription. The options to highlight the uniqueness of your holder are truly endless.

My Skoda Yeti has a wonderful flat area on the dashboard. Our holder must be mounted on an almost flat surface. If the surface of your dashboard is not flat, you will have to mount the holder to something else or level the surface somehow. I already mentioned that I had a sticky silicone mat. Using scissors, I cut off all the protrusions that hold the smartphone in a vertical position until I just got a flat silicone mat. You can buy these on eBay or most hardware stores. I attached it to the smartphone holder with some paper clips.

In general, you can simply drill a hole in the dashboard and secure the holder with a screw.
Well, you have made a universal smartphone holder that fits almost all market smartphone models. It can be used for smartphones without a case, with a case, or with a book case. It is easy to use with one hand, and when the holder is not needed, it barely rises above the dashboard.

If the evolution of smartphone displays goes the way of larger ones, you can make the holder “jaws”, so that such a holder can also be used with tablets. Enjoy.

Nowadays it is difficult to find a person without mobile phone, which has become an integral part of our modern life. And every phone requires regular charging from the network. When all family members are charging their mobile phones and gadgets, it seems that the room is entangled with numerous wires, which often get tangled and get in the way. Savvy craftsmen came up with a holder for charging your phone especially for such cases and shared with the world how to make it yourself!

This case will fit both a smartphone and a wire, and it’s also bright. appearance it looks much nicer, more aesthetically pleasing and more modern than just a phone lying on the floor. A holder for charging a phone is made from a bottle of Johnson`s cosmetics, covered with a colorful paper napkin using the decoupage technique.

How to make a phone charging holder with your own hands?

Everything is very simple. Find a suitable size plastic container. Johnson`s products fit perfectly into the holder due to their elongated oval shape. We outline the outlines of the future cover with a pen and cut out the blank with sharp scissors or a knife.

A cut bottle will be easier to wash and remove residues cosmetic product. Make sure the inside surface is not greasy. In the protruding part of the holder, cut a hole suitable for the plug of your charger. Then carefully sand the entire surface of the bottle and edges with sandpaper.

You can decorate the holder with anything, not just decoupage napkins. You can try coloring it acrylic paints, wrap it with threads, stick on ribbons and beads, pebbles, twigs and shells - give free rein to your imagination! If you decide to follow this example, then prepare a bright paper napkin, decoupage glue and sponge (brush).

Carefully cover the bottle with a napkin, also covering the outer part with glue (or varnish).

A big and warm hello to everyone! I haven’t written in the “DIY” section for a long time. Regular readers have probably forgotten that such a thing exists. But oh well, today I will improve. And I will share with you very cool ideas on how to make a phone stand with your own hands.

Lately I read a lot, study information, watch videos. But holding the phone in your hands is not very convenient. And it happens that, for example, I’m preparing food, cutting food, and I have to prop up my phone with whatever comes to hand. And suddenly the idea came to me, why not buy a stand at the store that will make my life much easier. Having scoured the Internet, finding the answer to the question of what it costs and what it costs, I came across a photograph that showed that very thing, but made in seconds and with my own hands. Then the idea sparked in my head to put together several inspiring ideas. And in the end, I hope, an interesting post was born. So, let's begin!


I suggest starting with the very best option for a paper phone stand. You can build it at any time and anywhere, the main thing is to have a sheet of paper approximately A4 size on hand. It seems to me that students and schoolchildren will like this idea. The main principle here is to take a sheet of paper, preferably thick, and fold it lengthwise to make at least 3 layers, but of course everything depends on the width. Then you need to fold the paper again, making folds across it so that 3 wide edges of the same width and one small one are formed. Look at the photo, it clearly shows what the end result should be. The last step is to make two small folds.


I can’t even imagine who could have such a rarity as a box of tape cassettes for a tape recorder. But it turns out that such an object, seemingly completely useless, can be used. In a couple of seconds, by turning it over in a certain way (see photo), you will get a very cool stand for your smartphone. Moreover, if you paint it with paint from a bottle, then few will guess what it is made of.


If you have several DIY kits lying around at home, then it is quite possible to build a structure to hold your phone in a horizontal position. And this is done in a matter of minutes. And it’s also easy to disassemble it, putting it back in place.


A plastic card as a phone stand? The idea is bold, but quite realistic. All you need is a couple of cards and some strong scissors. Trim the parts as shown in the photo and enjoy watching the video, taking photos and reading e-books.


The next way to make your life easier is to stock up on six pencils and four erasers. Basically, you need to make a three-dimensional figure, as shown in the picture. Start with a simple triangle, then add one edge at a time, securing it all with rubber bands. Get an original delivery for the phone.


Having a couple of wooden pieces in the house, it is possible to make an interesting and original, and most importantly durable device for smartphones. You can glue the parts with hot or universal polymer glue. And indeed, this design will serve you for a very long time.



Here are some more lifehacks for your phone to keep it running while charging. Such devices are needed mainly when there is simply nowhere to put the gadget unless there is a table or cabinet nearby. Such holders are made from plastic bottle, as in the first case, or from thick cardboard, as in the second.

I've seen so many ideas with toilet paper rolls, but this one! You will need the sleeve itself and 4 paper buttons (to be honest, I don’t know what they are called correctly). Attach them as legs, cut a hole at the top to size so that you can put your phone through it, and enjoy the result. It is better, of course, to decorate such a stand with something or simply paint it.

As you already understand, making a phone stand out of paper is the easiest option. So, you will need a piece of very thick cardboard. If there is none, then make it from several layers, gluing them to each other. Cut holes in the part as shown in the picture. Moreover, such a holder is suitable not only for smartphones, but also for tablets.


Well, the very last way I suggested to make a phone stand with your own hands is to use a paper clip. I’m sure everyone will have it, and if not, then it’s not very expensive in stores. Take a couple of these devices and bend one round part of the paper clip inward. It will serve as a barrier for the phone to prevent it from rolling off. Place one binder inside another. Place the smartphone so that it rests on one ear, and the second one is bent towards the screen. Here's a simple holder for you!

That's all for today, I hope you liked the ideas and were inspired to make one of the presented gizmos! See you again!