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Questions tagged [desk]

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Devices that can slowly lower and raise 200 pounds ~2 feet?

What are some devices that could slowly lower and raise roughly 200 pounds roughly 2 feet? I have been looking at hydraulic equipment, but they are all designed for tons and i do not need the ability to lift that much. I would like the device to be…
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How can I build a wall mounted adjustable height desk?

There has already been some excellent discussion here and elsewhere about adjustable height desks, but I think I'll bring a bit of a new twist to the question. I want to rebuild a bedroom into an office. I intend on placing in-wall bookshelves…
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Best way to spread load on monitor clamp

I saw this monitor clamp crush a hollow Ikea desk: To prevent this, the load of the clamp should be spread. But spread how? Say I had a 1.5mm thick sheet of steel. If I placed it here, would the same thing have happened, but this time the crack…
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Replacing Cam Nuts and Locks on Store Bought Furniture

Although I have no legitimate crafting or woodworking experience, I have put many a store bought shelf or piece of furniture together with little effort, as most of the directions are easy. I purchased a really nice looking desk from Home Depot for…
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How can I attach a keyboard tray to a desk that is 1/2" thick?

I went for the cheaper desk option, and the desk works great and is sturdy (has solid support). Want to add a keyboard tray to it but the screws on it are about 3/4" long. So now I've got a problem (I know, that's what I get for getting the cheap…
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"Floating" desk - Avoiding wood sag, aluminium right angle support

I'm building a new desk in my study, and I'm looking for some advice/guidance on structural strength. The desk will be an L shape, mounted wall to wall along one side of the room, and desk to leg along the other wall of the room. The image I've…
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Solution for desk chair on an uneven floor

Under my desk in the office is an uneven expansion joint on the floor with a thin metal plate. An average desk chair with 2 inch (5cm) wheels sticks at the joint or needs some velocity to roll over it. Patching the joint would be very expensive,…
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DIY Floating Desk in New Build Home

Evening all, It's my first time posting so be gentle, I've been reading a fair few of your posts and hope you can answer my question. I've attached a picture of where I would like to build a "floating" desk. the width is approximately 217cm, and…
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Where do I attach the rails for the keyboard tray on this desk?

First off - this is the final look of the desk: The problem is that the white rails for the keyboard tray - I don't know where to attach them to the desk. I have three 727x510 milimeter planks that the top plank(the 1100x590 one) should be attached…
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How can I mount a keyboard tray under my hollow desk?

I went to mount a keyboard tray underneath my desk, and discovered that the desktop was hollow (despite what the sales guy said... Guess I should have trusted my instincts). The desktop piece is a hair over 3/4" thick. The tray is intended to mount…
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Particle board desk top reinforcement - do i need it? how to do it?

I'm putting together a desktop for my pc working space and I'm on a tight budget. I ordered a particle board kitchen counter top, 38 mm thick (1.496"), which also will be laminated with HPL. The dimensions are 140 x 80 cm (55.118" x 31.496"). I'll…
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Warped Table Top

This is my first project. I got the table top glued but then i believe, because of not clamping properly, i got a warp on one side in my board. Please advise: If i try to screw the board to my base by force, I.E. apply pressure on the board and …
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Help Planning DIY Butcher Block Desk

For context, I'm no professional but I'm comfortable figuring things out with advice/instructions. I'm planning on building an L-shaped desk for my kids. I've already selected the important materials, but I have some questions on assembly. First,…
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Mounting a monitor arms clamp on an IKEA desk, what can I use to distribute the load?

I have this IKEA desk which I use for my computer. It currently holds two 27" monitors. The monitors are too low for my eyesight, so I bought this two-monitor arms to hold them up and free some space underneath. I was reading a bit about how strong…
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Stable Legs for Desk

I currently came into possession of a desktop from Ikea that is sort of like the one in the link but it is 63 inches wide, roughly an inch thick. I am looking to put some legs on it that are about 27-30 inches long. I have came across something like…
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