Building a treadmill desk - Page 4

Moonliner · 03-07-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Yep. Just drill slowly so that you don't overheat the Lexan. Use flat-head machine screws and countersink the holes so that the screws are flush with the top of the Lexan.

Surprisingly, hinges can actually make for a good corner brace as well. I have used hinges as braces on corner joints that weren't hinged!

Of course one sticking point in the hinge plan is the monitor arm I'm planning to attach at the back of the desk.....

Ghoulish Delight · 03-07-2008, 11:05 AM

You could also clamp some sort of metal u-bracket to the treadmill arm, and bolt the desk support to that.

alphabassettgrrl · 03-07-2008, 12:34 PM

Cool project! And a fantastic excuse to get more power tools.... of course you need them!

Disneyphile · 03-07-2008, 03:32 PM

Instead of building, I'd just buy a standing-height desk kit that would fit over the treadmill. That way, it can always be removed for use as a standing desk, or also if someone else wants to use the machine without the desk in the way.

Moonliner · 03-07-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Instead of building, I'd just buy a standing-height desk kit that would fit over the treadmill. That way, it can always be removed for use as a standing desk, or also if someone else wants to use the machine without the desk in the way.

I did look at that option but there are a few problems:

1. Space. I'm putting this in a fairly tight spot and I don't have much room to each side. The custom desk takes the same amount of space as the treadmill itself.

2. Location, I'm putting this in my work office. I don't want anyone else using it. Having the desk in the way is a good thing.

3. It's just more fun to build things. Especially if I get to purchase new power tools to get the job done!

scaeagles · 03-07-2008, 04:05 PM

Building stuff rocks.

Morrigoon · 03-07-2008, 06:00 PM

Plus, you can cut safety handles (hand-size holes) into the front of the desk to make up for decreased grab bar space. But only if it's affixed to the treadmill will they do any good.

Moonliner · 03-07-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Plus, you can cut safety handles (hand-size holes) into the front of the desk to make up for decreased grab bar space. But only if it's affixed to the treadmill will they do any good.

Safety? I spit in the face of safety *Puuhht* *Puuuhht*

GusGus · 03-07-2008, 06:39 PM

I really should stop reading the LOT right before bed. I dreamt of a clear lucite treadmill desk with a hydrolic lift

Moonliner · 03-07-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GusGus

I really should stop reading the LOT right before bed. I dreamt of a clear lucite treadmill desk with a hydrolic lift

Does Kevy know that I haunt your dreams?

But more importantly, what was the hydraulic lift used for? Can you diagram it? I gotta know!

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