{"id":52390,"date":"2021-12-08T09:18:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T07:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/?p=52390"},"modified":"2021-12-08T09:18:22","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T07:18:22","slug":"its-time-to-make-a-stand-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/its-time-to-make-a-stand-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s time to make a stand! Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The issue with using your mobile so often is finding something to lean it on so that you don\u2019t get a sore arm while you get the picture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this part of this feature, we show you how to make a simple stand for your mobile&nbsp;&nbsp;and you can even adjust its angle. How about&nbsp;<em>THAT<\/em>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MDF&nbsp;offcuts&nbsp;or any other timber of your choice.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wood glue&nbsp;<\/li><li>Short length of 6mm\u00d8 dowel  though 8mm\u00d8 or even 10mm\u00d8 can be used as an alternative&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The stand\u2019s dimensions are 145mm x 100mm from 16mm MDF. The ledge is 100mm x 22mm and 22mm up from the base and the dowels are 120mm long but you can of course adjust the dimensions as you wish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The pieces you will need\u2026 a backrest, a shelf, and a length of dowel.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>I trilled the backrest to the dimensions I wanted, as listed above, and then marked off and cut the shelf to match the backrest width.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li>I used a junior hacksaw to cut the shelf as it produces a fine result.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li>I checked the shelf length matched the backrest width.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-4.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\"><li>And glued it into position.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-5-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-5.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\"><li>Once the glue had cured, securing the shelf to the backrest, I marked off the positions of the dowels. I chose to use two dowels, but you can get away with one\u2026 two, however, tend to make the stand a little more stable.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-6-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-6.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\"><li>I drilled two 6mm\u00d8 holes for the dowels\u2026 ensure as far as possible that you drill these holes very accurately, so that the dowels are aligned.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-7-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-7.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\"><li>In the centre (lines), Mr Venter.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-8-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-8.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"9\"><li>Then I cut the dowel into two lengths of about 150mm, after which I trimmed then down to 120mm.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-9-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-9.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"10\"><li>With the dowels partially recessed into their holes, the stand holds the mobile in a more vertical position.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-10-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-10.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"11\"><li>Insert the dowels until they protrude in front, as shown, and the angle is more pronounced.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-11-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-11.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"12\"><li>With the dowels flush with the front of the shelf, this is the angle. You will probably end up with just one angle, in which case you can glue the dowels to a set position to give a set angle, but as they can be shifted in this case, the stand is slightly more versatile.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-12-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-12.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"13\"><li>It\u2019s suitable for holding the mobile for those family chats\u2026&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-13-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-13-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-13-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-13-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-13-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"14\"><li>\u2026&nbsp;Or&nbsp;for those one-on-ones.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-14-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-14-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-14-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-14-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/MICA--MOBILE-STAND-14-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project guide<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skill level:&nbsp;1&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated time:&nbsp;1 hour&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost: R0&nbsp; unless you don\u2019t have suitable off-cuts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant: No&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tools required:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drill\/driver,&nbsp;jigsaw&nbsp;or hacksaw&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panel:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These materials are available at Selected Mica Stores. To find your closest Mica and whether or not they stock the items required, please go to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>www.mica.co.za<\/strong><\/a><strong>, find your store and call them. If your local Mica does not stock exactly what you need they will be able to order it for you or suggest an alternative product\u202for\u202fa reputable source.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What with lockdowns and working from home, many people make contact with work colleagues and loved ones (I suppose sometimes one and the same) via their mobile using one of the face-to-face apps\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":52387,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52390","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>It\u2019s time to make a stand! 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