DIY Family Charging Station

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If your charging area looks like this

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Materials Needed

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Finalize the Design

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Prepare Boards

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build the box

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add lid support

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route for wireless charger

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attach device supports

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add holes for wires

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Finish

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DIY Family Charging Station

With Wireless Charger!

If your charging area looks like this

You need this DIY charging station in your life!

Materials Needed

Lumber per the plans

Miter saw or circular saw

Palm router and straight bit

Glue gun

Electric nailer

3/4" Forstener bit

Finalize the Design

How many slots do you need for your devices? Make it larger or smaller to fit your needs.

Prepare Boards

Make the cuts for the boards following the plans

build the box

Attach the 3 sides to the bottom plywood piece.

add lid support

Attach the square dowels to each of the four corners using hot glue.

route for wireless charger

Make the plywood as thin as possible without compromising the integrity of the plywood

attach device supports

Attach the supports to the top making sure they are centered and straight.

add holes for wires

Make holes on the side of the box for the connectors.

Finish

Paint or stain and add power.

With this ONE project in just a couple of hours:

All your devices are stored neatly. You used up some scrap wood. And the cord clutter monster is GONE!

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