Re: [Coworking] Inexpensive Standing Desks

2011-01-31 Thread Jerome Chang
Wow, great simple solution. For how long have you had these? Are they proving to be sturdy? FYI, and I only say this as an engineer and architect: tables built like are more prone to tilting over, unless properly attached. ...kind of like a [floppy] disassembled cardboard box without lateral

Re: [Coworking] Inexpensive Standing Desks

2011-01-31 Thread Jacob Sayles
It's only been one day as I built them over the weekend. It works out really well because we have them up against a half wall which provides stability as well as visibility across the space. Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com - (206) 323-6500

Re: [Coworking] Inexpensive Standing Desks

2011-01-31 Thread Joel Haasnoot
Another way I came across today in someone's office is to put two LACK tables (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270) under the legs. For the IT people here, the tables are 19 inches wide and so can double as a simple rack too.

Re: [Coworking] Inexpensive Standing Desks

2011-02-01 Thread Campbell McKellar
Really cool ideas. I love IKEA hacks! We're working on a standup desk solution in our office too. Will report back with what we do. Campbell Loosecubes Sent from my iPad On Jan 31, 2011, at 5:35 PM, Joel Haasnoot wrote: > Another way I came across today in someone's office is to put two LACK