Transform any desk into a standing desk
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 Published On Oct 30, 2022

In this woodworking video, I’ll show you how to build a standing desk accessory so you can transform any desk into a standing desk. Inspired by online designs like the Harmoni standing desk DIY version.

►WRITTEN ARTICLE with detailed measurements:
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· 3/4 inch premium plywood
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· Jigsaw https://amzn.to/3zrgRmM
· Brad nailer https://amzn.to/3TNLyek
· Bosch router https://amzn.to/3gSR1BR
· Ridgid trim router https://amzn.to/3WgFwoc
· Track saw https://amzn.to/3SONt0O
· Portable Drill Press https://amzn.to/3NlRN6p
· Bench cookies https://amzn.to/3TLAOgm
· Center punch https://amzn.to/3sKyABW

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►CHAPTERS
0:00 Stop sitting! Convert your desk into a standing desk
0:40 Prototyping
5:09 Rough cutting the 4 parts of this standing desk
5:35 Slot layout for the vertical back piece
6:20 Refining the shapes - trapezoids and curves
7:36 Shaping the adjustable shelves
7:53 Rough cutting the slots - drill press
9:22 Remove the waste with a jigsaw
9:42 Fine tuning the slots with a router template
10:28 Rounding the corners with a radius jig
10:44 Round over all edges
11:19 Test fit
12:16 Getting it level with V-notches
13:28 Final tweaking
14:16 Standing desk reveal


►MUSIC
Timpani Beat by Nana Kwabena

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