Make cooking easier with this DIY foldable recipe book stand! Free build plans are included to keep recipes propped up and ready to go.
I want to start eating healthier. We don't currently eat lousy food, but we could make better food choices. This begins with cooking more. Ugh!
I designed a folding cookbook stand to help me stay motivated.
I don't have much cabinet space, so I had to find something that wouldn't take up much space. Thus, this foldable recipe stand was born!
Skill Level: Beginner
Supply List
- Brad Nailer and Brads
- Circular Saw
- Palm Router
- Drill
- 4 1" Hinges
- Wood Glue
- ½-inch MDF Board
- ¼-inch MDF Board
Cuts
Use a saw to cut the MDF into the sizes below.
½-inch MDF
- 1 - 12" x 9"
- 2 - 6" x 9"
- 1 - 1" x 9"
¼-inch MDF
1 - 1.5 x 9 inches
How to Make a Recipe Stand
If you want to paint the wood, do that before assembly. It is much easier than painting after.
Start with the 9" x 12" piece and use a router to cut ⅜" dados along the 9" length of the board.
The first is 3 ½" from the top, and the second is 5 ⅝" from the bottom of the board.
Cut a 45º angle on one of the 6” boards, ensuring it measures 6” from tip to end.
Lay the 3 pieces end to end with the diagonal edge on the right end, tip on top.
Attach the boards using the hinges, making sure to center the hinge on the seams.
Attach the ledge pieces that will hold the book using wood glue and brad nails.
Attach the ledge to the recipe stand with wood glue and brad nails from the back of the 12" board.
Final Thoughts
I am absolutely in love! Now, I want to cook just to use my handy book holder!
It folds flat for easy storage in a cupboard or drawer. It is so compact that I keep it underneath the plates.
I often use a tablet, cookbook, or printed sheet to follow recipes. This recipe stand accommodates all of those options, making it very versatile.
More Free Build Plans
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Hi, I'm Katie!
I'm so glad you're here. Want to make something fabulous? I'm here to help!
Ivory
I love it! Nice job.
Vanesa
I love all your projects. I would like to see maybe a project to help me organize my pantry
Heather S
I would like to see a rustic interior ladder DIY!
Greg Colegrove
I love following your projects and would really like to see more organization / storage projects (your Crate Storage Unit, and this project are on my project to-do list).
Brenda Picanco
I want this so bad!
Brandon Sparks
Maybe some type of storage shed
Rajee Pandi
book shelf
Paula
I would like to see a rustic entertainment center.
Julie B.
This is a great project... and give away! Here's hoping!
Julie Wood
I would love to see you make some flower planters.
Anne Marie
A blanket ladder.
Ardith
This is a brilliant design and it's kind of you to share the DIY plans. Thank you so much and cheers, Ardith
Katrina
I really like this a lot. It looks like it could also hold my Ipad which is where I read most of my recipes from. What a great job. Love it. Thank you! Thank you for a great give away too!
D. JOY GWILLIAM
I really love all you stuff. But, I would like to see slightly rustic shelves for the kitchen.
Vineta @ The Handyman's Daughter
Great project! I totally need this for our kitchen. Some plans for kitchen storage would be great!
Linda
A wall based pot rack.
Karen Marie Kedzuch
I have a passion for many of the same things. The cook book holder which folds is brilliant! Welcome to the Midwest.
Happy Creating,
Karen Marie
Cheryl
I love this idea and it can hold more than just the cookbook but your ipad and looks like phone, love it! I saw on here a wall pot rack, that is what I am in need of. Our ceilings are not high enough for a ceiling pot rack. Love your ideas!! Thanks for a chance to win!
Carol D
Thank you so much for this awesome opportunity! I used to have a few power tools (most given to me by my Dad, long before he left this earth. But a lady from whom I rented a room stole them from me - and I was never able to get them back.
I'd so love to have a few simple power tools so that I could make some simple projects - like this recipe stand - which is really awesome! I could so use this and know I could easily make one = IF I had the tools with which to do so.
Thanks again...Unfortunately, am not on Instagram so I have to stay with just one entry....fingers and toes are crossed....I just don't have time for more Social Media sites! I will remain hopeful...and thank you again fro the chance!
Lisa Finch
Great idea! Would love to see some diy shelving ideas for bedroom or bathroom.
Alina
Would love to see a rustic bookshelf for a toddler room.
Stafford
This foldable stand is brilliant! Love it. It's both fashionable and functional. I would love to see perhaps some inserts for kitchen cabinetry to hold pot lids better than what I have which isn't anything 🙂
Tracy Flanagan
Great idea! Helps keep sticky hands off the cookbook.
shirley
Any kitchen ideals.
Sharlene Piscitelli
I'd like to see a cart for the microwave or a coffee bar for.
Amy Orvin
I would love to see you build a garden box.
Cheryl B
I really want to make my own sliding barn door.
Jessica Naca
I can't remember what this item is called so im going to describe it. Inwould love to see a tall organization piece in the hallway entrance. Ideally coat hangers, cubbies, and a rack at the bottom for shoes! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thomas Murphy
I would like to see rustic shelves
Rena
Hello, why can't I see the actual plan?
Katie Adams
Hi Rena, Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I have fixed the post and the full tutorial is now showing.