DIY computer table, Giant + Ikea

[coyote]

 

[Felfirez]

Got it. Will try to get the 'hole saw' to make those holes.

I think those table grommet you mentioned are for wires to pass through. These holes I am making str much smaller at 2.9cm diameter. It's for the 4 metal rods of the rack to pass through & hold the table top in place.

You can get those at the electrical shops like choon huat.

The table I'm guessing is about 3.5cm thick so you can't cut a hole in straight through. You can drill a hole using the same size as the marker drill on the hole saw (usually its a 8mm drill bit) and then use the hole saw on both sides for clean drilling. They have the 25mm and 20mm variants, not sure if they have 30mm ones.

 

[Warlock86]

I have been looking for monitor stand.... After looking at G market and Ebay, I find that they are too expensive (includes shipping cost). Thus, I decided to DIY with ideas provided at ikea hackers.



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[rabien]

I have been looking for monitor stand.... After looking at G market and Ebay, I find that they are too expensive (includes shipping cost). Thus, I decided to DIY with ideas provided at ikea hackers.

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WOW WOW. nice la

 

[Warlock86]

WOW WOW. nice la

Thanks man

 

[manaeater]

how u DIY the stand bro??! bery interested to learn!

 

[Warlock86]

how u DIY the stand bro??! bery interested to learn!

Hey manaeater,

It's pretty easy.

List of items from Ikea
- Look for a wall shelve that you like

In this case, I got myself EKBY VIKTOR ($12)

- 4 CAPTIA legs ($10)

After which, drill the 4 legs to the wall shelve of interest.

I got the idea from http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/-081509

For now, I realised that the one that i have made is too big for my usage. Do remember to measure your table or etc to make the right dimension.

 

[amekago]

wah ur stand is simple, practical, easy to make, looks nice, and is inexpensive....full of win

 

[worthpoint]

wah ur stand is simple, practical, easy to make, looks nice, and is inexpensive....full of win

u buy from ikea?

 

[HoSehBoh]

must try warlock's one next time go ikea... but mine's got 2 monitor...

 

[DiscMan]

Hey manaeater,

It's pretty easy.

List of items from Ikea
- Look for a wall shelve that you like

In this case, I got myself EKBY VIKTOR ($12)

- 4 CAPTIA legs ($10)

After which, drill the 4 legs to the wall shelve of interest.

I got the idea from http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/-081509

For now, I realised that the one that i have made is too big for my usage. Do remember to measure your table or etc to make the right dimension.

Hi,

jus wanna check with u so far for your monitor, does it cause a warp of the shelf? I thinking of doing the same for a 2 monitor setup but wondering if necessary to put at least another leg in the middle of the shelf.

TIA!

 

[Warlock86]

u buy from ikea?

Yup, I got all from Ikea

Hi,

jus wanna check with u so far for your monitor, does it cause a warp of the shelf? I thinking of doing the same for a 2 monitor setup but wondering if necessary to put at least another leg in the middle of the shelf.

TIA!

According to Ikea's product information. The shelve unit that I have used can take up to 15kg of weight. It should be able to support two monitors. To be frank, I find it very steady.

 

[Warlock86]

wah ur stand is simple, practical, easy to make, looks nice, and is inexpensive....full of win

Hey amekago, thanks for your kind compliments.

 

[DiscMan]

According to Ikea's product information. The shelve unit that I have used can take up to 15kg of weight. It should be able to support two monitors. To be frank, I find it very steady.

Hi,

thanxs for the info.. guess maybe i'll pop by ikea later today n grab the parts n give it a try.. anyway.. not too expensive investments to try.. Thanxs!

 

[nickwh]

Thanks for sharing, maybe time to head off to Ikea to find some DIY.

 

[manaeater]

Thanks for sharing Warlock bro! very helpful here will go get those items during one of the weekends!

Hey manaeater,

It's pretty easy.

List of items from Ikea
- Look for a wall shelve that you like

In this case, I got myself EKBY VIKTOR ($12)

- 4 CAPTIA legs ($10)

After which, drill the 4 legs to the wall shelve of interest.

I got the idea from http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/-081509

For now, I realised that the one that i have made is too big for my usage. Do remember to measure your table or etc to make the right dimension.

 

[DiscMan]

According to Ikea's product information. The shelve unit that I have used can take up to 15kg of weight. It should be able to support two monitors. To be frank, I find it very steady.

I jus completed my setup based on your idea

i've used 6 captiva legs instead of 4 cos I worried the shelf is too long and may warp.

Here is the end result

 

[zedane]

It looks fantastic DiscMan. But isn't it unstable because some part of it is on the acrylic table top whereas some is not?

 

[Felfirez]

Neat discman. What's that juggernaut mat you have there?

 

[DiscMan]

It looks fantastic DiscMan. But isn't it unstable because some part of it is on the acrylic table top whereas some is not?

actually it's ok. Cos the base of the Captiva legs are rubber padded and they are actually adjustable so u can adjust them to be stable even on uneven surfaces. Anyway, mine is glass not acrylic table top. Dont get glass tops as they are nice to look at but difficult to maintain. Some more dont know y dust and dirt will end up below the glass. Only way to clear is to take the whole piece of glass out to clean.