How to Make a Car Phone Mount Base365

A car phone mount is a convenient way to keep your phone within reach while driving. It can be used for GPS navigation, hands-free calling, or listening to music. There are many different types of car phone mounts on the market, but you can also make your own with a few simple materials.

Materials* 1 sheet of 1/8-inch thick acrylic
* 1/4-inch diameter ball joint
* 1/4-inch diameter screw
* 1/4-inch diameter nut
* 1/4-inch diameter washer
* 1/4-inch diameter rubber grommet
* 1/4-inch diameter adhesive-backed rubber pad
* 1 tube of super glue

Tools* Jigsaw
* Drill
* Countersink bit
* Screwdriver
* Pliers

Instructions1. Cut the acrylic sheet to the desired size and shape. The base of the mount should be large enough to provide a stable base for the phone, and the height should be tall enough to allow the phone to be positioned at eye level.
2. Drill a 1/4-inch diameter hole in the center of the acrylic sheet. This hole will be used to mount the ball joint.
3. Countersink the hole slightly on the bottom side of the acrylic sheet. This will help to keep the screw head flush with the surface of the mount.
4. Screw the ball joint into the hole. Tighten the screw until the ball joint is secure.
5. Slide the washer onto the screw.
6. Screw the nut onto the screw. Tighten the nut until it is snug.
7. Place the rubber grommet over the nut. This will help to protect the nut from damage.
8. Peel off the backing from the adhesive-backed rubber pad.
9. Stick the rubber pad to the bottom of the mount. This will help to prevent the mount from sliding around on the dashboard.
10. Apply a small amount of super glue to the base of the ball joint.
11. Insert the ball joint into the socket on the phone holder.
12. Tighten the screw on the phone holder until the phone is secure.
13. Position the mount on the dashboard and secure it in place with the adhesive-backed rubber pad.

Tips* You can use any type of material for the base of the mount, but acrylic is a good choice because it is lightweight and durable.
* You can use any size ball joint, but a 1/4-inch diameter ball joint is a good choice for most phones.
* You can use any type of screw and nut, but a 1/4-inch diameter screw and nut is a good choice for most ball joints.
* You can use any type of washer, but a 1/4-inch diameter washer is a good choice for most ball joints.
* You can use any type of rubber grommet, but a 1/4-inch diameter rubber grommet is a good choice for most ball joints.
* You can use any type of adhesive-backed rubber pad, but a 1/4-inch diameter adhesive-backed rubber pad is a good choice for most ball joints.
* If you do not have a jigsaw, you can use a hand saw to cut the acrylic sheet.
* If you do not have a drill, you can use a hammer and nail to make the hole for the ball joint.
* If you do not have a countersink bit, you can use a file to countersink the hole.

2024-11-21

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