how to make a standing desk for $18
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Did you know you could make your own kick-ass standing desk for only $18? With instructions inspired by Colin Nederkoorn from Customer.io, these are the steps to get your very own.TRANSCRIPT
Make a Standing Desk for $18
Ergonomics
Key point
Your keyboard should not be at the same height as the screen.
Things you’ll need
Lack side table - $7.99
Ekby Laiva shelf - $1.99
Ekby Valter bracket $4.00 x 2
Screws from home: free.
Lack Side Table
Ekby Laiva Shelf
Ekby Valter Bracket
Total Cost
$17.98
Assembly Instructions1. Assemble the Lack side table according to the instructions in the
packaging.
2. Place the Lack side table on top of your existing desk, and your computer monitor or laptop on top of the side table.
3. Add a textbook underneath the monitor to raise the height if necessary. You want your head to be straight and your eyes to naturally fall into the top 1/3 of the screen.
4. Measure the distance for the brackets. Consider using a twist-tie and stacking them on top of a ream of paper or by placing the shelf underneath the bracket in order to get the height precise.
5. Screw the brackets into the legs of the table with an approximately 1.5 inch long flat head screw. Place the shelf on top. Optionally, screw the shelf into the brackets.
Source
An assembly guide inspired by Colin Nederkoorn, CEO and founder of Customer.io and written by @rioakasaka
http://iamnotaprogrammer.com/Ikea-Standing-desk-for-22-dollars.html