of these for older folks or for friends that like to cook. Using one for a book at lunch time or in the kitchen to keep the cookbook out of the red zone and open to the correct recipe is a good thing. Easy to make one or a bunch and doesn't require super attention to joinery details. As plain as big box pine with nice hinges or as elaborate as an exotic wood and hand made wooden hinges.
https://www.thespruce.com/oak-book-stan ... ns-3537041I could'nt find the template referred to in the article any where, I was more interested in the project idea than the size. You should be able to design a template easily. Since the hinges will be small if you use big box hinges, make sure to drill pilot holes first then drive a steel screw to set the hole before you twist off a brass screw.