Amazing flexible desk

parakeet · Post by **parakeet** » Mon Jul 29, 2024 9:20 pm

I’ve been searching for a desk option that is 1) wall-mounted, 2) height-adjustable for both sit and stand positions, and 3) the desktop folds away.
That’s a basically-impossible combination.

And then I discovered this - https://youtu.be/_HFYVj8_Z_I?si=gbJXXoVX-Lb_BQts
It’s genius.

What are the principles at work here? It’s like an easel system.

I’m no carpenter. How would I go about getting something like this?

In my case, I would favour something simplier - two wall-mounted uprights, not floor-mounted; no topper shelf. And I wouldn’t really need all the notch options - I’d probably only want to use the desk in two positions (sit or stand) and then fold it away - probably to cover a wall-mounted monitor/TV, or else below it.
Maybe could get away with just a few individual wall mountings, if something like that exists?

This one has a similar idea, too - https://pin.it/6laZw776e

Some people are so talented.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:52 pm

its a really inefficient system as you have levels off engineering and multiple components to make it work at great costs great material wastage and great loss off space with several inches off the wall plus the support legs/feet perhaps 28" into the room
some sort off drawing table with slope would be more efficient along with added shelving or storage systems better allined to task in hand

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:01 pm

I have to agree with big-all it does seem a lot of wasted timber for little gain (The teeth things) and sorry to say but as for spending £500 with etsy, no thanks.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:00 am

Someone-Else wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2024 11:01 pm I have to agree with big-all it does seem a lot of wasted timber for little gain (The teeth things) and sorry to say but as for spending £500 with etsy, no thanks.

fcuk me £500 is that the full rack a table unit and say 2 shelves or are they extra ??

Someone-Else · Post by **Someone-Else** » Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:42 am

big-all wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2024 12:00 amfcuk me

That is unusual for you to say.

I clicked on the provided link, I suggest you do too, as it's actually more than I said and there is also a picture showing what you get for your dosh.

I have bought stuff from etsy before, no problem, but that much? not me.

big-all · Post by **big-all** » Tue Jul 30, 2024 1:15 am

i am really not good on these sites as they full off "manipulation " something i do not do --i will not be lead or influenced by waffle or chatter
by default i just fully ignore and only pay attention to real people albeit with opinions rather than propaganda and a sales pitch

parakeet · Post by **parakeet** » Wed Jul 31, 2024 9:13 am

Thanks for the viewpoints. Yeah, as I said, for me, I like the first one but would favour…

1. wall-mounting versus floor legs
2. only two desk positions (sit/stand for flat desk), rather than an infinite drafting table)

I think this would reduce lost wall space and eliminate lost floor space.

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Jul 31, 2024 10:17 am

If you put your mind to it you could utilise a wall shelf system to provide what you want quite cheaply. See https://www.twinslotshelving.co.uk/twin-slot you could adjust a main shelf to suit the required height quite easily. The load capacity goes up to 110Kg Neater than a deck chair hanging on the wall and the shelf could be removed when not in use.

DWD