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Woodware Designs -- Typing Stand Computer Desk -- Freebie

Typing Stand Computer Desk

When you first experiences the discomfort of Repetitive Strain Injury, it is a big help to reduce stress on

your hands immediately. You need a simple, low-stress desk that you or a friend can build quickly. It

must be adjustable so that you can work out the exact dimensions that are right for you. Later on you can

build a pretty desk to take its place.

The Typing Stand Computer Desk is this desk. It is based on the simple typing stand that was held a

typewriter in so many offices for so many years. It can be made in one afternoon from a single sheet of

plywood and some scrap lumber in one afternoon. It can get you some relief today. You can also adjust

the keyboard height, the monitor height, the keyboard to monitor distance, and mouse left or right by

moving a few bolts and screws. You can find the layout that is just right for you.

We even have an exercise on our Web Site to help you find just the right dimensions for you. It is Air

Typing . You can customize this desk for your exact needs in a couple hours working with a friend. If you

are under a doctor's or physical therapists care, follow any instructions they give you very carefully.

You can buy all the materials for this desk at your local home store. Have the plywood sheet cut there so

it can be easily carried in nearly any car.

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Woodware Designs -- Typing Stand Computer Desk -- Freebie

We also have a slightly larger version of this desk that is on casters. The cost of the materials is slightly

higher, but it features roll-around convenience, room for a printer, and a pull-out keyboard. This version

is handy in a rec room or if you want to quickly roll the computer into a storage area. You can get these

drawings by asking for the roll-around version in the text box.

If you like our fun Freebies, remember we can only keep this Web site open if we sell our Low-Stress

Computer Furniture Plans or you follow our ad links and make purchases from our sponsors. Thank

you.

l Download the Detailed Drawings

This free design includes four detailed sketches. e-mail us with this little form for the detailed drawing.

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Woodware Designs -- Typing Stand Computer Desk -- Freebie

1. Desk Construction

You can make this desk by:

1. Downloading the drawings and this text.

2. Studying this information and locating the materials.

3. Purchasing all the materials locally.

4. Having the plywood cut.

5. Hand cutting and drilling the small pieces.

6. Gluing up parts.

7. Assembling the desk.

8. Finishing all pieces

2. Discussion of Sketches

After you download the sketches, these notes will help you understand them more completely.

1. Typing Stand Computer Desk

The front view shows the desk with the mouse on the users right and the computer in the

tower position. The monitor sits on a small stand that can be made to the height you need.

The keyboard shelf is shown at 26 inches high which puts it near most people's laps but

you can set it at any height you need. The width is shown at 25 inches which allows the

desk to be made from a single sheet of plywood but does not provide room for most

printers.

The side view shows the center of the keyboard 20 inch out from the monitor face. This

can be easily adjusted by the length of the keyboard support arms. The desk sits on simple

feet but you can shorten the sides and add casters if you like. The back and internal shelf

help stiffen the desk so that it feels solid.

2. Typing Stand Commuter Desk, Top View, Sketch #2

This sketch is shows the desk as a small nearly square top with a long keyboard shelf

mounted well out from the front. The keyboard shelf is longer than the table top to allow

room for the mouse. The keyboard shelf may extend either to the right of left depending

on the side you need the mouse.

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3. Typing Stand Computer Desk, Plywood Layout, Sketch #3

This sketch shows the layout of the desk pieces on one 4-by-8 foot by 1/2 inch plywood.

The top is double thick. Dimensions for first three cuts are shown. These cuts can be made

at the home center so that you can easily get the materials home.

4. Typing Stand Computer Desk, Stick Pieces, Sketch #4

These are the pieces of wood need for the desk. Most are used as screw blocks to hold the

plywood pieces together. They can be purchased as molding or (much cheaper) be cut

from scrap wood if you have a power saw.

3. Materials

This Desk is made from a single sheet of 1/2 inch plywood and a few sticks of wood. The parts

are assembled with glue, wood screws, bolts, and brads.

1. Wood

Plywood:

n 1 -- Fir, .50 in., A/C, 4x8 feet, $24.00 each -- $24.00

( 15/32 in. thick plywood is OK )

Molding:

12 ft -- Pine, .75 by .75 inches, $.37/ft -- $ 4.44

( .5 by .75 stock is acceptable, or cut them from scrap lumber)

n 6 ft -- Pine, .25 quarter round, $.35/ft -- $ 2.10

Wood Subtotal: $30.54

2. Hardware

n 4 -- Feet -- $ 2.20

n 100 -- Screw, flat head, #8 1 inch -- $ 3.20

n 4 -- machine Bolts, 1/4 inch, 1.5 inches long -- $ .40

4 -- 'T' Nuts, 1/4 -- $ .75

n 4 -- Flat Washers, 1/4 -- $ .20

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n 4 -- Finder Washers, 1/4 -- $ .75

1 box -- Brads, 5/8 inch -- $ 1.00

8 oz. -- Woodworker's Glue -- $ 3.80

Hardware Subtotal: $12.30

3. Finish:

1 qt. -- Paint, oil based -- $ 7.00

Finish Subtotal: $ 7.00

4. Omissions and Contingencies (~20%)

( Tax, sand paper, etc.) $10.16

5. Estimate Total Cost $60.00

This is only an estimate (made in the August 1998). The price may vary in your area. We save

some money on the prototype by cutting all the screw blocks from scrap wood.

4. Tools

This desk was designed to be build using only a few hand tools that a student or home owner

might have, purchase at reasonable cost, or borrow. These tools are all useful for general around-

the-house maintenance and can fit in a tool box.

1. Electric Drill, 3/8 chuck

2. Screw Mate bit for #8 screws -- $6.20 new

3. Miter Box and hand saw -- under $20.00 new

4. Tri-Square

5. Screw drivers

6. Hammer and small nail set

You will also need sand paper, paint brushes. etc. It would be nice to have a block plane and a

four-in-hand rasp.

5. Building Your Desk

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