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A5 note stand

Build a blue stand with two reinforced triangular sides, three crossbars and a low orange retaining lip. Fit it to your own lightweight A5 notebook and check that it is comfortable for copying.

Age
8–12 years
Length
approx. 4 h
Level
Medium
Where you teach
Home
Purpose
Creative
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How to run this session

Stages and timing
  1. Draw the first triangular frame
  2. Reinforce the side and add braces
  3. Make the second identical side
  4. Make three crossbars
  5. Make the shelf and low retaining lip
  6. Position the sides and front crossbar
  7. Weld the front corners
  8. Fit the rear and upper crossbars
  9. Lock the spacing with all three crossbars
  10. Position the shelf and fit the low lip
  11. Secure the lip and test your notebook

What gets built

Position a lightweight notebook comfortably for copying.

What it practises
  • Repeating flat parts from a single template.
  • Assembling and bracing a frame with crossbars.
  • Fitting and testing a useful object you have made.

Success criteria
  • The chosen notebook stands without slipping and the supports do not spread sideways.
  • The frame stands on both bases and the low lip does not hide the bottom line.
  • The welds are cooled, without sharp ends directed towards the paper.

What you need
Filament
PLA
Colours
blue, orange
Also
3D pen compatible with PLA: 1, 3D pen work mat: 1, Ruler: 1, Lightweight A5 notebook: 1, A4 paper template prints: 4

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Version d9630b25-5352-411d-a03d-0771067c60aa Updated 2026-10-07

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