Case study

200 custom laser-cut wooden calendar stands

SDLG made 200 wooden calendar stands with a rod for De Mannetjes van de Reclame. A custom laser-cut assembly kit replaced the usual cardboard triangle and gave the calendar a sturdier presentation.

Wooden calendar stand with a rod and calendar pages
Wooden calendar stand with a rod and calendar pages
Client / sector
De Mannetjes van de Reclame
Material / product
Wooden calendar stands with a rod
Technique
Technical drawing and laser cutting

Project at a glance

  • Client: De Mannetjes van de Reclame
  • Quantity: 200 wooden calendar stands with a rod
  • Calendar pages: approximately 17 × 12 cm; 74 sheets
  • Work: technical development and laser cutting the wooden parts
  • Project: November 2025

The brief

The client wanted a sturdier, more refined stand for a calendar containing weekly and monthly views. The usual triangular cardboard construction did not match the intended presentation.

The stand needed to accommodate 74 sheets measuring approximately 17 × 12 cm and form a practical assembly that could support the calendar.

Our approach

SDLG developed the concept into a technical drawing for wooden parts. Dimensions and joints were adapted to the construction of the calendar stand.

The parts were laser-cut from sheet material. The production photograph shows multiple flat components on the laser bed, allowing the same shapes to be repeated across the series.

The stand was made as an assembly kit. Once assembled, the wooden sides and rod hold the calendar. The detail photographs show the joints and hanging arrangement.

The result

The 200 wooden calendar stands give the calendar its own clear presentation on a desk or table. The wooden construction replaces the cardboard model described in the original brief.

SDLG’s work focused on the stand. The project demonstrates how laser cutting can turn a custom product concept into repeatable components for a series.

Project photographs

Wooden calendar stand with a rod and calendar pages
Wooden calendar stand with a rod and calendar pages
Side view of the wooden calendar stand
Side view of the wooden calendar stand
Wooden calendar stand parts on the laser bed
Wooden calendar stand parts on the laser bed
Detail of the wooden joint and rod during assembly
Detail of the wooden joint and rod during assembly

Frequently asked questions

Did SDLG print the calendar as well?

This case covers the technical development and wooden stand, rather than the calendar printing.

Can a stand be designed for another size?

Yes. The product dimensions and construction provide the starting point for the technical development.

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