Comments on: IKEA stand up desk: two months later

By: vihiway

vihiway — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:39:00 +0000

Thanks for this wonderful description of your journey with the stand up desk concept! I have created alternative sites in my office for different kinds of activities that I do…not do at my keyboard…physically marking handwritten papers my students submit; reading actual books; doing long hand work at a table top unaligned with my phone and computer…etc…sometimes I use several computers for different functions when I work…while I was seriously thinking about constructing a standing desk I now see it as only one option in a whole range of options based on how I work and how my activities related to work change over the year….thanks for looking at the context of how your project worked for you…it was very helpful

By: Cliff-Rich

Cliff-Rich — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:19:00 +0000

A good anti-fatigue mat will go a long way. However, I’ll take some sore feet over chronic back pain caused by an office chair any day. Here’s mat option http://www.amazon.com/Standee-Anti-fatigue-Standing-Desk-Mat/dp/B00A64ERKY

By: Caroline

Caroline — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:30:00 +0000

I absolutely agree on the programmable memory. In fact, if you use them often as I do, you are really missing out if you don’t have have this option. Its annoying having to adjust the height to your ergonomic position all the time. If you are doing that, you might as well go for a manual “hand crank” option: http://www.jpofficeworkstations.com.au/manual-height-adjustable-stand-up-desk-elizabeth/

By: Jared Morgan

Jared Morgan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:42:00 +0000

I decided to go down the path of the standing desk this weekend. I chose to use shelving rails, which allows you to adjust the height of the shelves (read desk and monitor supports). So far, it is working great.

If you want to see what it looks like, it’s on my blog.

http://jaredleonmorgan.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/making-standing-desk-using-shelving.html

I’m still trimming the height of the keyboard platform, because at the moment my arms are not at 90 degrees, and I understand that is the ideal angle for ergonomics. Also. I am slightly looking down at the screen, which I know is going to kill my neck at the end of the work day.

With the system I set up, all I need to do is take the stuff of the shelves, and then unhook the shelves from the rails to adjust my entire desk.

By: Craig Boyle

Craig Boyle — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:35:00 +0000

I also stumbled upon the blog and built my boss and I an IKEA’d standup desk… after we got the anti-fatigue matts, it was wonderful. We found it a little limiting in desk space, as there’s not room to write on a note pad. I stuck to it for a good 4 months last fall; however had to give it up as it was too taxing on my knees. Ideally I’d love a desk that could go up and down, and maybe one day we’ll get real adjustable desks. I hate sitting all day, so it’s a shame that my shotty knees work against me.

regardless, my boss hasn’t looked back, his back and shoulder pain was immediately gone and he sleeps better at night. Ill probably go back to the stand up desk soon once I figure out the best configuration.
give it a go! it’s a $35CDN investment!

By: Brendan

Brendan — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:55:00 +0000

I just hooked this up. Great way to set-up a cheap standing desk. Thanks for the tip!

By: DIY standing desk | erin r. white

DIY standing desk | erin r. white — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:33:38 +0000

[...] …and that’s it. I don’t think this will be a forever desk, but it’s fun to try out for now. I do know I will need an anti-fatigue mat to stand on, which apparently is a gamechanger. [...]

By: Day

Day — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:22:00 +0000

Last year I made built own desk standing desk rather than spend $350+. However I’ve recently upgraded to the Stand Steady which is around $100 on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C344VMY

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By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:14:00 +0000

I moved my computer table up even higher and have been standing on a rebounder. So I’m not standing on the hard floor, I am gently bouncing and moving around on my soft mat. I love it!