I’m in the market for a new desk but I’ve decided I’d like to build the desktop out of wood and buy a height adjustable base. If I’m building it I want to do some interesting, unique, functional things. For reference I’m a software engineer and I’ve been working from home for 4 years with a pretty basic height adjustable desk. Assume I can build anything. That isn’t true but I’ll try :D
Ask HN: What cool desk ideas do you have for a home office?
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#2It's cheaper to buy a repo adjustable desk than MacGuvering something from Home Depot.
I spent $$$ making a counter height 3D printing table via all ways X crosses in tension stainless cable and threaded loops and stainless threaded rods through the base. Cut stainless cable is wicked sharp.
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#3So I have a big 4k TV that I use as a monitor. The distance from the bottom of the TV to the desk should really change when I switch from sitting to standing. It would be cool if the screen mount also lifted when going from sitting -> standing.
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#4built-in fridge?
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#5I always thought the Lian Li DK-05F was pretty cool - a computer case that’s a desk with a glass top. Not sure it really solves a practical problem, but it’s cool!
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#6So I have a big 4k TV that I use as a monitor. The distance from the bottom of the TV to the desk should really change when I switch from sitting to standing. It would be cool if the screen mount also lifted when going from sitting -> standing.
I'd be curious to know what model tv you use for this.
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#7It's cheaper to buy a repo adjustable desk than MacGuvering something from Home Depot. I spent $$$ making a counter height 3D printing table via all ways X crosses in tension stainless cable and threaded loops and stainless threaded rods through the base. Cut stainless cable is wicked sharp.
Definitely agree, but this isn’t about saving money, it’s about being creative and having fun doing some woodworking
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#8So I have a big 4k TV that I use as a monitor. The distance from the bottom of the TV to the desk should really change when I switch from sitting to standing. It would be cool if the screen mount also lifted when going from sitting -> standing.
I’m the same way! I’m more torso than legs. But for me it’s just an inch or two so I don’t mind. But I’ve thought the same thing.
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#9I always thought the Lian Li DK-05F was pretty cool - a computer case that’s a desk with a glass top. Not sure it really solves a practical problem, but it’s cool!
That is pretty cool! Yeah not practical imo, and I have a laptop, but definitely neat
Re: Ask HN: What cool desk ideas do you have for a home office?
#10I always thought the Lian Li DK-05F was pretty cool - a computer case that’s a desk with a glass top. Not sure it really solves a practical problem, but it’s cool!
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