# DIY Desk Footrests
A foot rest can help alleviate leg pain. Foot rests come in a variety of shapes and sizes but to ensure your foot rest is perfectly suited to your needs, you can build one from a couple of sheets of plywood and some nails.
Things You'll Need
- Tape measure
- 1 sheet 3/4 inch MDF
- Circular saw
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Wood glue
- Nails
- Hammer
Instructions
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Measure and cut a piece of MDF 18 by 13 inches, using a circular saw.
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Draw two right triangles on the MDF. The triangles should have a 12 inch base, a 13 inch hypotenuse and a height of 5 inches.
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Glue the long side of each right triangle. Place the rectangular board on top, with a triangle at either end. Fasten the boards together with two wood screws in each triangle.
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Measure and cut a piece of MDF 16 1/2 inches long and 2 inches wide. Glue the ends of this piece. Place the MDF between the triangles to form a brace between them on the back of the foot rest. Screw the brace in place using the long screws.
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