I became an iPhone user back in September and have naturally been obsessed with everything “iPhone” ever since – in particular, DIY (Do It Yourself) iPhone / Touch docks & stands.

I recently set up and configured, what I humbly call, my “ultimate home office” (pics coming soon) and my new iPhone just didn’t seem to fit in very well. I wanted to prop up the iPhone so I could easily watch a video podcast or simply admire it’s beautiful design, but unfortunately didn’t really have a good way of stabilizing it’s tilt.

So, I naturally turned to the web in desperate need of finding the perfect iPhone / Touch dock or stand. Due to these harsh economic times, I steered clear of the manufactured $30 – $40 docks and noticed that their were several DIY iPhone / Touch dock and stand tutorials already out there. However, it took some digging to find good ones, and I thought it would be helpful to compile a list of some of the best DIY iPhone / Touch docks and stands available. Feel free to mention others you find or have built yourself in the comments. Enjoy!

Docks:

Card Paper Dock

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via Dessine moi un objet

Download PDF Template

Binder Clip Dock

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via Lifehacker

Toilet Paper Roll Dock

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via QuiKeys

Cardboard Dock

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via Geeky Gadgets

Download PDF Template

Recycled CD Dock

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via Geeky Gadgets
See Geeky Gadgets website for instructions.

Lego Charging Dock

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via jordanknoxpolk

LEGO Rotating Dock

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via Bricks in my Pocket
Visit Bricks in my Pocket for a video demonstration and see more pics here.

NES Controller Dock

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via Geeky Gadgets

Wooden Dock

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via iPhone Hacks

See iPhone Hacks website for more details.

Wooden Tree Trunk Dock

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via Geeky Gadgets

See Geeky Gadgets website for more details.

Automata Dock

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via Murtaza Lakdawala

See website link above for more details and specific instructions.

Laser-Cut Acrylic Dock

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via Tod E. Kurt

See website for more details and template files.

Stands/Holders:

Laser-Cut Stand

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via Makezine

See website for more details and instructions.

Paper Clip Stand

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via Dean and Ying’s Blog

Download PDF Template

Coffee Sleeve Stand

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via Makezine

Credit Card Stand

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via hondahater21

Pencil Stand

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via Geeky Gadgets

See Geeky Gadgets website for instructions.

Mini DV Case Stand

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via Gizmodo

Video details additional mod allowing the device to sit horizontally – nice touch.

Binder Clip Stand

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via Instructables

Download PDF Template Instructions

Wire Coat Hanger Stand (Holder)

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via Gizmodo

…and some other creative hanging methods:

Dinosaur Stand

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When all else fails, simply cut a hole in one of your plastic/rubber Dinosaur toys and call it good.

via Craziest Gadgets

$100 Bill Stand

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Of course, the obvious DIY stand for saving money – the $100 bill stand.
via Swiss Miss

Lazy Mans Stands

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For those of you that can’t possibly imagine cutting, or glueing anything:

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