[geeks] Computer desks

[Dave Kimmel]

On Thu, 18 Apr 2002, R. Lonstein wrote:

> I have this model and the extra top shelves. Bought it around '98. It's
> very good and holding up well. I was able to adjust the other shelf
> heights so I could stuff onto the low shelf a 19" monitor with power
> strip stand, a laser printer, a mid-tower case, speakers and palm pilot
> cradle. Makes for a cramped shelf, but it holds everything and isn't
> showing any bowing.

I used to have a 19" and a 17" on there, but then I ran into the dual
keyboard/mouse problem - they're just way too cumbersome.  I've since
moved the windows box to a table that doubles as a work bench - this makes
more sense at the moment since all of the stuff I need for
microcontrollers (the OOPics and Stamp especially) is windows only.

> One thing about it is that setting it up seems to require a third
> hand to steady and align the main desk while putting the bolts
> through the frame into the brackets. I still had the assembly diagram
> (I had taped it to the back of one leg) which would lead one to
> believe that this is easy. I didn't have any help last year when I
> moved and I ended up crouching with it balanced on my back while I
> fiddled with the bolts. Not fun.

I think that I ended up putting the whole thing on its side when it came
time to put the main part of the desk onto the frame.  However, I did try
to remove it to adjust the height while the desk was upright.  That was a
Bad Move (TM).  I seem to remember using a blown speaker, some bricks, and
some papers to get it lined back up to put the bolts back.

-- Dave Kimmel
   crisco_kid at shaw.ca