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Do It Yourself Standing Desk

Standing desks are a new trend created and emphasized by health-cautious workers. Standing up while working allows you to pay more attention to what you are doing, work harder and burn more calories during the process. Because the idea of standing desks is such a new concept, the desks are rather expensive and have limited availability. In order to save some money, create your own customized standing desk for use at home or at work.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 sheets 1/2-inch plywood, 39-inches tall by 25-inches wide
  • 1 sheet 1/2-inch plywood, 39-inches tall by 29-inches wide
  • 1 sheet 1-inch plywood, 30-inches wide by 25-inches deep
  • 14 L-brackets
  • Box 1/2-inch screws
  • Drill
  • Phillips head drill bit
  • Tape measure
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Instructions

    • 1

      Select one plywood section that measures 1/2-inch by 39-inches tall and 25-inches wide. Measure every 10-inches along the 39-inch side on the left. Attach one L-bracket at each 10-inch location for a total of four L-brackets along the edge.

    • 2

      Select one plywood section that measures 1/2-inch by 39-inches tall and 25-inches wide. Measure every 10-inches along the 39-inch side on the right. Attach one L-bracket at each 10-inch location for a total of four L-brackets along the edge.

    • 3

      Place the 39-inch tall by 30-inch wide sheet of plywood on a flat surface. Line the 39-inch edge of the 39-inch tall by 29-inch wide with the left edge of the 39-by-25-inch section which has the L-brackets on the left side. Drive one screw through each L bracket to create an L-shaped structure.

    • 4

      Place the 39-inch tall by 30-inch wide sheet of plywood on a flat surface. Line the 39-inch edge of the 39-inch tall by 29-inch wide with the right edge of the 39-by-25-inch section which has the L-brackets on the right side. Drive one screw through each L bracket to create a U-shaped structure.

    • 5

      Attach two L-shaped bracket along the end edges of each side in the U-shaped structure. Position each L-shaped bracket 6-inches from each corner. Drive one 1/2-inch screw through each bracket to secure it in place. The top end of the bracket should be flush with the top edge.

    • 6

      Stand the U-shaped structure upward so the L-shaped brackets are on the top. Place the 25-inch by 30-inch plywood section that is 1-inch thick across the top edge. Drive one screw through each bracket to secure the top in place.

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