DIY Pre 3 Touchstone Car Cradle

[Pr3mier]

Since the Pre 3 won't have any cradles or cases made for it, I decided to fabricate my own cradle to mount in my car. Hopefully this will prevent the phone from falling off the touchstone during a bumpy ride.

What I used/needed:
1. Flat metal sheet. Something that is firm, but thin enough to be bent.
2. Pen/Marker to draw the cutout.
3. Scissors
4. Dremel tool
5. Sandpaper or something similar to smooth out the cuts
6. Masking tape
7. Black paint

I used heavy duty scissors to cut out a general shape, then finished up with a dremel rotary.
Next, I smoothed out the corners and edges with sandpaper and more dremel-ing.
Keep in mind to cut the arch high enough as to not block the rear speaker.
I also had to cut some more metal off based on how well the cutout fit with the touchstone and pre3 mounted.
After everything looked good, I painted it black.
Whenever I pick up a can of Plasti-dip, I will spray paint the "legs" to prevent any scratches and even possibly provide a little grip.
Pictures are below.
I plan to attach this piece to a mounting arm that is already installed in my car.

[frankdavis]

Nice! Such a good idea. I might have to build this soon.

[everythingsablur]

Very nice! I like how it is much lower profile then some of the other cradle hacks. Are you mounting this more vertically or more horizontally?

[Cantaffordit]

if you want to make another one, I will buy it From you.

[Pr3mier]

everythingsablur: I will mount this more vertically, about the same angle as you would mount a GPS device. I am attaching this to a mounting arm + ball and socket for full range motion.
cantaffordt: If I can figure out an easier way to cut the piece, I will consider. I don't have a CNC mill or table router. I did find my tin snips though! =)

[hpalmpad]

you need to mass produce ur metal brace an sell, I'd pay also for a couple of them....