Transform any desk into a standing desk
In this woodworking video, I’ll show you how to build a standing desk accessory so you can transform any desk into a standing desk. Inspired by online designs like the Harmoni standing desk DIY version.
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►CHAPTERS
0:00 Stop sitting! Convert your desk into a standing desk
0:40 Prototyping
5:09 Rough cutting the 4 parts of this standing desk
5:35 Slot layout for the vertical back piece
6:20 Refining the shapes - trapezoids and curves
7:36 Shaping the adjustable shelves
7:53 Rough cutting the slots - drill press
9:22 Remove the waste with a jigsaw
9:42 Fine tuning the slots with a router template
10:28 Rounding the corners with a radius jig
10:44 Round over all edges
11:19 Test fit
12:16 Getting it level with V-notches
13:28 Final tweaking
14:16 Standing desk reveal
►MUSIC
Timpani Beat by Nana Kwabena
Fantastic video. I am glad I didn't have to watch someone with an expensive cnc machine do the work. I appreciate the advice for those of us who don't have such machines.
If you add a v-groove on the top of the tongue(s) where it meets the back (after it goes through the upright), it will drop the angle as well.
Well built, thanks for the video Best regards from Germany
a notch on the top side of the tongue could also be used to bring the shelves to level
Your prototype / concept gave he a great idea for a smaller one, think iPhone or iPad and a bluetooth speaker. As always thanks for sharing and giving an old man some ideas. 😃
Very nice video and project!! I am glad you FINALLY painted the back cinderlock wall.
Very neat solution to a common problem. I love the simplicity combined with the design aesthetics -- this could easily be an affordable commercial kit product. I also really enjoyed you taking us through the process and the the problem-solving.
You did very well and you taught me something. Thank you for sharing
Very cool idea, seating will be the death of me.
I like it. I want to make something similar.
Great idea for those who can't sit down to long
Job and beautiful work Marie! Your shop looks better and better everyday.
Oh, I love the efficiency of your space. I don't enough room for my tools, so they're spread out among a storage room, carport, garden shed, and attic. Certainly not conducive to making something like this. Good on you for your most excellent build!
I really enjoyed watching this build going from concept build to finished build looks fantastic you nailed it
That's just brilliant, Marie! Really well done! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Nice job. I like how large the keyboard tray is. It's always nice to see a project build video.
Very neat design and execution. Good ole Canadian Ingenuity, eh?
You are a very patient person, this type of project takes a boat load of time and effort. Nice design.
That's a clever build. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent.
Turned out great I really like the foot idea you added to help with the angle cause it will let you play with and see what works best and if you move it you can make sure it's stable
Loved the celebration move at the end 😁 great build. I was going to make something like that but this definitely helps 😃 thank you
Great job on the standing desk Marie! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👍😎JP
WOW!!! That was so cool! Very impressed! Great Job!!
Just what I was looking for - thank you!
Great idea and I also picked up some good tips from this video so thanks for sharing!!!
Great value, thanks!
This is a great build... Well done... Kudos...
Love it! Could also have V notches on the back of each shelf (on the top of each shelf) to make them more level.
very nice, great idea...
Like that, I spend too much time in the working week sitting at my desk. I think I will go and try this one out, or use it as a basis of something more specific for my needs (twin monitors) , thank you , great idea, made to look so simple
Very nice. Love your approach, your wood shop and that beautiful smile of yours. This would look very cool with mahogany edge banding and some nice dark stain with a stain finish.
Me encantan tus proyectos.. Eres una mujer muy wapa.. Un abrazo desde Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱
That's a cool build!! 😎
Great idea I need to get off my butt and make one Thanks for sharing 😊
Nice work👍👍👍
Thank you for sharing, looks great very useful, Stay safe happy and healthy from Henrico County Virginia
well done
Great idea 🤠💡👍
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the measurements and details. TIA.
Nice
Something to look into if you ever do more of these angled type jobs, but if you had a vertical tilting router table then you could set the angle for each slot to be at the angle you needed the shelf to be and gotten a tighter fit... Some lifts offer the option to tilt, just like a table saw. While some tables can be tilted or you could make a jig to set the work piece at the angle...
Marie very well done , I really enjoy your site you got great ideas ,and i like your Cap cheers
I enjoy your videos and your Work so Clean and neat. It seems that is made up to the presentation video but I am pretty sure that is your workstyle and this is awesome I am learini this from you also to be clean when working the wood.
Not sure if I would need a standing laptop stand personally. But I can see many people sucking up your design or at least wanting to purchase one from you. I love your design and the process you went through to build that uber clean stand. Very well done.
Good timing.....my son asked me to build similar just yesterday Have you used it much? Do you like it? Thanks again for a great video.....
This is a really interesting concept! I want to try it out =) Thanks! Youve earned another sub =)
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Router feed direction: a good way to remember is grab your hand held router with your right hand, your thumb should point toward the workpiece edge, your pointer finger points the direction to move the router.
Great design! Reminds me of my daughter?s adjustable Tripp Trapp chair. Would the angle have been better if you made wider slots? Maybe 1 1/4”?
What kind of angle finder is that? I've never seen one like that. Looks like something I need.
Cool build but is it wobbly? In the last 10 seconds or so of the video it seems to have a fair amount of shakiness to it when you are using it.
Looks great, Marie. Couldn't you have worked in a couple of hexagon inlays (lol). Bill
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OMG i've never seen this orange angle tool! What is it called? Can the handheld drill press be used on walls? Is it confortable? Also how is your cat? Love your videos!
Shelf Sizes: is the usable size of the shelves 32x14 and 14x14? If so, the blank needs to be bigger to accommodate the tongue, correct ? I think I found the answer based on measuring a laptop and keyboard. sizes in the blog are the overall size and you cut out the tongues
I couldn't find the plans on your website would you be able to help ?
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Rien d’interessant à dire, juste un commentaire pour le referencement, mais en Français est-ce que cela marche ?
Do you sell this? How much?
Do you by chance sell this item?
А покрасить и покрыть лаком?
How did you like it in the end? Was pc/monitor too close to to your face?
Yep, I was wondering the same
You mention both counter clockwise and clockwise on inside edges in this video; which is a bit confusing. Otherwise great build!
Challenge: My dad´s 1800lb desk.
14:45 😉