If you download and use one of my plans, please consider using the contribute button below so i can continue to provide these woodworking templates and videos. Making a thumbring page holder posted on september 5, 2015 by literaryworkshop if youre a reader and a woodworker, youve probably seen pictures of them on social media. The finger design enables you to hold the book in one hand to relieve finger fatigue for more convenient reading. I have arthritis in my hands and arms so holding books and tablets in bed is always a struggle. This book holder fits around your thumb and is the perfect device for those who read with one hand or those adventurous enough to read multiple books simultaneously. You dont know what theyre called, but your book loving friends probably want you to make them some. Beautiful accessories for anyone that loves reading books, they make a great gift for anyone. Making a thumbring page holder the literary workshop blog. A wooden book stand is the perfect way to complete the efficient decoration of your home or office.
Read while comfortably holding a book open with one hand with a thumb ring book holder. Choose a spot in your garage where you want to place your shelf. Its also really easy to make, and is a fun woodworking project. Wooden page holderbook holderthumb book holder book. Then cut two of the longer strips in half length wise so they are just under 34 of an inch wide. For a magazine sized holder cut two 8 strips and six 12 strips. Mar 29, 2019 so if youre creating a holder to place a book after reading, set this toward the rear or to the side of your cup holder so you dont drip water over it when you take your next drink. Measure the distance between wall studs where you want to place your shelf. This thumb ring book holder makes a great graduation gift, book lover gift, teacher gift or a gift for readers, especially outdoors where the wind blows the pages. Holding a real book in the hand is so much more satisfying than an ebook and a wooden page holder completes the aesthetic. Maybe you have most of the pieces but would like all of the cabinet hardware to match. Gareth branwyn is a freelance writer and the former editorial director of maker media. Buy, rent and sell used books and college textbooks. Garages are a place to store your belongings, but they can get cramped or crowded if you place your things on the floor.
Product title portable wooden thumb piano stand holder kalimba bra. Measures approximately 3 12 inch 90 mm wide, 1 12 39 mm tall and 0. This unique patented book holder fits on the thumb like a ring and spreads the pages of the book open. Cheap prices and local service will make the only place to buy, rent and sell your textbooks. Brighten your day with a red painted collapsible holder. Lol oh, and the best part is no one knows what these things are until you show them, so we can all thank bob for making us look clever. Thumb thing book page holder and bookmark, large tpgtt3. When you are finished reading, place the thumb thing in the top of the book as a bookmark. Put your style to use every day with a supremely functional. Make a simple thumb ring book holder woodworking techniques. Make a simple thumb ring book holder woodworking diy. Waterproof wood glue i estimated that i used about 25 cents worth. Select a nice piece of wood and a traditional oil finish for this project and you will love the results.
Thumb book holder, appropriate reading, very suitable for standing, sitting or lying down. Thumb ring book holder bookmark, bible mark, graduation. So relax and check out my simple build video, dont. This simple tool for your thumb will allow anyone, regardless of hand size, to hold a book entirely. Both a book holder and a bookstand are interchangeable names for a device that is a reading aid. This simple cabinet keeps bandages, tweezers, and other firstaid supplies visible, dust free, and instantly accessible. Tilisma book page holder handmade natural walnut thumb bookmark novel reading accessories gifts for readers, book lovers gifts, bookworm gifts, literary gifts book accessories small 0. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mustache book holder, thumb things, book holders, page holders, book buddies, page pal, thumb book, thumb page book, thumb holder product description this wood page holder would be a great gift for your favorite book worm. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Book holders can be used to reduce back strain, keep your hands free and hold a recipe book away from kitchen messes.
Book holder fits on the thumb like a ring and spreads the pages of the book open. You want to be holding this with the tip of your thumb. Easy ways to build wall mounted garage shelves with pictures. Good ible, much prefer wood as a starting material too. Finally, finish the thumb book holder with an oil finish.
If you know any avid book readers, make them some of these book readers thumb page holder assistant thingies. Thumb ring book holder bookmark, bible mark, graduation gift. How to make a simple book page holder vvv details in the description. Your hearing muffs, safety glasses, and respirator never had it so good.
A carved, vintage book stand perfect for your favorite sacred text. A wooden thumb book holder is a fun, eco friendly project to make, and when a nice finish is applied, it looks amazing. He is currently a contributor to boing boing, wink books, and wink fun. You can hold it with one hand, and it fits nearly anyone. Furniturecustom woodworkingwoodworking projects plans. You dont know what theyre called, but your bookloving friends probably want you to make them some. Put your style to use every day with a supremely functional wooden book stand from levengers online selection. Below are some of my customdesigned project plans for you to download in pdf format for free.
Accommodates any thickness of paperback and, when folded, can be used as a bookmark. June 20, 2019 woodworking furniture leave a comment 62 views. Allows you to read one handed without the pages collapsing on you. How to make a wooden bookmark and thumb page holder perfect. So if youre creating a holder to place a book after reading, set this toward the rear or to the side of your cup holder so you dont drip water over it when you take your next drink. For contrast, the store gives me a bag to hold what i purchased. Make a simple thumb ring book holder with images diy wood. Oct 05, 20 jay i am just getting in to woodworking.
Introducing the nifty little clip which holds your book open while you read it. Thumb book holder supports bookmark finger ring book markers. Free diy sliding book rack woodworking plans minwax. I was told that it is suppose to sit on the nail bed but my thumb is not thin to hold it in place as the arthritis made my thumb a little swollen. Perfect for reading while holding the book in one hand. Heres a project designed with the smallshop owner in mind. Did build a two car garage and was a framer for short time in the past but have not done much wood working. For a book sized holder cut two strips 7, and six strips 10 in length. Wooden book stands wooden book stand, wooden book holder. Aug 27, 2015 when i saw one of these thumb ring book holders aka a book ring in my online travels, i knew this was something i wanted to make and try out. My wife has wanted a cookbook holder and i have been racking my brain to come up with a design. I came across this idea somewhere on the internet and thought it would be the perfect thing to print. The folding clip on the book page holder holds both the left and right sides of paperbacks and allows easy flipping of pages.
The thumb thing book page holder is a small plastic device that you put on your thumb while you are reading so that you can easily hold the book open with your thumb without having to jam your thumb into the crevice of the book like its a phillipian ladyboy. Make a simple thumb ring book holder wood carving tools. Recipe book holder build, can be done with minimum tools. These principles design and make holsters that actually fit the gun they are intended for use with. The overall size is a few inches wide to four inches wide. The carmichael workshop features woodworking project, plans, photos, and videos created by woodworker steve carmichael. How to make a wooden bookmark and thumb page holder. You will find furniture plans for every room in your home, plans for workbenches and shop storage, shopmade tools, easytobuild gifts. Small thumb thing should fit fingers with ring sizes of 3 to 6. Make sure the tape measure stays straight and level or else your measurement wont be accurate. Multifunction book holder, small but big role, nice gift for book reading lovers and students.
Its your call, and bigger holders spread the pages a little better. Tuck it away or set it for some bright red reading time. If youre a reader and a woodworker, youve probably seen pictures of them on social media. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key. A book holder or book stand is used to hold a book, document, or electronic media open for greater visibility and ease of viewing. Making a book page holder with bookmark woodworking project.
Toy zany thumb thing book page holder and bookmark medium. Theres just not a good name that describes what these things are. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, diy, and geek culture. Basically, you may find timber plans for whatever that you need to make with this product. You could purchase a book holder from a store or quickly assemble the one described here in a few hours. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Piece of wood at least 10x3x2cm drill saw of some kind i used motorized miter saw grinder of some kind sandpaper 400ish for the finishing touch. If you want to move some of your items, building shelves that attach to your. How to make a wooden bookmark and thumb page holder perfect etsy business. My friend, dave, asked if i could make him this wooden thing that you put your thumb in so you can hold the pages of a book open with one hand. This thing will be really useful for people who are very fond of. This is an easy build for people beginning woodwork.
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Handy book holder keeps pages from turning in, like when youre reading in bed, held securely by your thumb. Gotta try my luck at resawing with my new grizzly g0555 bandsaw. My friend, dave, asked if i could make him this wooden thing that you put your thumb in so you can hold the pages of a book open with one. With the right plans, materials, and equipment, you can build this simple book stand, as shown here.
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