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Re: $140 adjustable height standing/sitting table

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Post by there »

Skywing wrote: post #7
there wrote: post #3

After lunch, my wife helps me raise the desk (I work from home). We each stand at one end and lift. I hold my end with one hand and slip an empty plastic bin between the two desks (We just moved so we have like 20 of them in our garage). Then I place a bin on my wife’s side. that doesn't really seem like an adjustable desk. from the title i thought it was a cheap version of something like http://www.geekdesk.com/ i u…

I wish they still made the jerker desks.

it was replaced by the fredrik: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60111123

no slide-out trays or side trays, but the desktop can be raised up to standing height.

Re: $140 adjustable height standing/sitting table

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Post by julian37 »

there wrote: post #3

After lunch, my wife helps me raise the desk (I work from home). We each stand at one end and lift. I hold my end with one hand and slip an empty plastic bin between the two desks (We just moved so we have like 20 of them in our garage). Then I place a bin on my wife’s side. that doesn't really seem like an adjustable desk. from the title i thought it was a cheap version of something like http://www.geekdesk.com/ i u…

Same here, I use a fixed-height desk and a drafting chair. That seems like a much simpler solution than moving a heavy desktop with -- potentially -- lots of stuff on it that could tip over. It didn't occur to me until I read a comment here on on HN that recommended it. I don't remember who made the comment (was it maybe you, there?), but whoever you are: thanks, works great!

This is the desk I'm using: http://madeonjupiter.com/llegs-desk/

Re: $140 adjustable height standing/sitting table

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Post by rodh257 »

My adjustable desk started with this: Monitors in front of tower PC when sitting. When I want to stand, I put my main monitor up onto my tower and get 4 empty shoeboxes which I use to prop up my keyboard and mouse to a comfortable height. I decided that if I really was into the whole 'standing desk' thing I'd prove it to myself by doing this, then maybe one day I could spend my money on a fancy desk, but only after I'd shown that I'd stick to standing while working.

It takes like 30 seconds to move my desk around, I'd be kidding myself if I could justify a $800 desk (if I could even get it in AUS) to save 30 seconds a few times a day

Re: $140 adjustable height standing/sitting table

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Post by Devilboy »

Skywing wrote: post #7
there wrote: post #3

After lunch, my wife helps me raise the desk (I work from home). We each stand at one end and lift. I hold my end with one hand and slip an empty plastic bin between the two desks (We just moved so we have like 20 of them in our garage). Then I place a bin on my wife’s side. that doesn't really seem like an adjustable desk. from the title i thought it was a cheap version of something like http://www.geekdesk.com/ i u…

I wish they still made the jerker desks.

I use the Fredrik and it works well for me as a standing desk.

Re: $140 adjustable height standing/sitting table

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Post by mikejharrison »

jashmenn wrote: post #6

I've been standing at my desk for about 2 months now and I can say that it's made a huge difference. I just use a pile of books. It's "adjustable" in that if I want to sit, I just move a few books. The physical benefits are that my ass doesn't hurt nearly as much and my back feels better (if I am careful not to slouch) [1]. I also feel there is a benefit in terms of the "take-a-walk-and-get-a-good-idea-effect". I'm n…

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Re: $140 adjustable height standing/sitting table

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Post by bryanlarsen »

My $180 solution is much nicer and doesn't require two people to lift.

http://www.leevalley.com/en/hardware/page.aspx?c=&p=4057...

Ignore the text about a maximum of 20lb. When you get it, it's actually a MINIMUM of 20 lbs required. 20lbs is the balance point: if you have less than that, it stays permanently up. But if you have less than 20lbs you can take out one of the springs. Of course, most woodworkers using it for it's intended purpose use 20lbs of hardwood, but I use a jerry rig that's much lighter. Then I added a 30lb 30" monitor, and it works great. The springs lift 20lbs, so you only have to put in 10lbs of effort to lift 30 lbs.

I'd worry about adding a lot of heavy weight to the front of it where there is more leverage, but I wouldn't hesitate to add another 50lbs to the back. This thing is solid.

Of course, it's a fixed travel distance. But if your monitor also has a little bit of height adjustment as well, it'll work perfectly.

Re: $140 adjustable height standing/sitting table

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Post by unignorant »

I have a "bar table" from Ikea that works nicely.

http://blog.ethanjfast.com/2010/08/on-standing-desks/

Just a warning: I've found that the more I stand, the less I like to sit. Going to class (I am still an undergrad) has become annoying for entirely the wrong reasons...

Re: $140 adjustable height standing/sitting table

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Post by foos »

makeramen wrote: post #10

Damn, that 2 person lifting part really killed it for me. I guess I'll stick with my "free" standing desk for now - made by stacking 2 existing tables in my parents' basement: http://d.pr/CG9n I even get double the surface area for storage on the lower level!

Ha ha, ya it works for me. Up or down in less than 15 sec. That's all I really care about.
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