Introduction: Wooden Mac Mini Tambour Riser Organizer

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About: Hi, I'm Kostiantyn, I love to invent and bring it to life. It doesn’t matter what will be used for this, but most of all I prefer working with wood, LEDs, and microcontrollers. @TimberRough

Like probably many others, I have accumulated a large number of small gadgets that lie on the table or the lid of the Apple Mac Mini. This time I decided to organize my workspace and developed a wooden organizer stand that is perfect for a Mac mini or Mac studio.


The video is very highly detailed with a description of each step!

Wooden Mac Mini Tambour Stand Organizer


#woodworking #macmini #tambour #stand #lasercutting #diy

Supplies

Tools:


  • DIY Laser cutter/engraver 520x520mm, 5.5w
  • Eccentric sander

Components:


  • Cherry veneer 4.5 mm
  • Alder veneer 4.5mm & 2.5 mm
  • Glue: Titebond 3, 3M Scotch-Weld Fastbond 30, CA Glue + Activator
  • Oil: cleaned flaxseed
  • Wax
  • Old roller blinds fabric (or other fabric)

GitHub Link

Step 1: Download Sources and Cut With Laser

The DXF file for laser cutting contains information about the thickness of the material I used.

Attachments

Step 2: Create Alignment Frame

Step 3: Paint Alignment Parts With Wax

Step 4: Glue Bottom Side With Rails

Step 5: Sand Inner Box Parts

Step 6: Glue Inner Box

Step 7: Sand Drawer Parts

Step 8: Protect Inner Box With Adhesive Tape

Step 9: Glue Drawer

Step 10: Sand Drawer Edges

Step 11: Glue Handle

Step 12: Glue Top Side With Rails

Step 13: Create Frame for the Blinds

Step 14: Cut Tape From Old Roller Blinds (or Other Fabric)

Step 15: Sand Blinds and Place to the Frame

Step 16: Glue Fabric to the Blinds

Step 17: Cut Edges (to Release From Glue)

Step 18: Glue Holder for the Blinds

Step 19: Paint Rubbing Parts With Wax

Step 20: Install Blinds

Step 21: Glue Top Side

Step 22: Glue Decorative Side to the Blinds

Step 23: Glue Organizer Parts

Step 24: Protect Blinds With Adhesive Tape

Step 25: Sand Edges and Sides

Step 26: Cover With Mineral Oli

Step 27: Final Result

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