Under Desk Shelf help

[LiE]

I want to build a small shelf under the desk suspended from the bottom of the desk. This will have my Mac mini on it and give it room to breath, unlike the Mac mini under desk mounts you can buy.

What I need is 4 small “rods” that can be screwed into the shelf at one end and the other into the under side of the desk.

similar to this but both ends allow me to screw into wood.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/capita-leg-stainless-steel-60263574/

any ideas?

 

[Skillmister]

In. Also looking to build something like this to hide my work computer (similar size to Mac mini i guess) and cables etc especially now the cat has taken a liking to the desk

 

[LiE]

Something like this, you could do away with the corner pieces. Not sure the poles are long enough though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QKVM64D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9dHgEb2DRAM9N

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

Know the things you need
But can't remember at the moment where I saw them sadly
They don't screw into the wood though as heavy weight could rip them out
You drill a small hole in the wood and put a nut/bolt washer too if belt and braces guy on them~the ends are threaded
Obviously if it's somewhere visible then countersinking and filling over the nut/bolt/washer is an option if worried about seeing it
Will probably remember where I saw them later when not consciously thinking about it

 

[Armageus]

Threaded rod and baseplates

https://www.screwfix.com/p/tesla-pipe-clip-backplates-m8-10-zinc-plated-5-pack/5692X

https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-bzp-steel-threaded-rods-m8-x-300mm-5-pack/65562

 

[LiE]

Threaded rod and baseplates

https://www.screwfix.com/p/tesla-pipe-clip-backplates-m8-10-zinc-plated-5-pack/5692X

https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-bzp-steel-threaded-rods-m8-x-300mm-5-pack/65562

That looks like it would do the job. I could cut the rods to size as well.

 

[Mcnumpty2323]

Threaded rod and baseplates

https://www.screwfix.com/p/tesla-pipe-clip-backplates-m8-10-zinc-plated-5-pack/5692X

https://www.screwfix.com/p/easyfix-bzp-steel-threaded-rods-m8-x-300mm-5-pack/65562

Thanks mate

Pretty similar to what my tired old brain was trying to remember lol

 

[Puzzled]

You dont mention length but if you need something longer then you can buy wardrobe rails with ends that screw to desk.

Like this

https://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-round-wardrobe-rail-polished-chrome-1219-x-25mm/2370v

https://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-rail-centre-bracket-polished-chrome-25mm/4519v

https://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-rail-end-sockets-polished-chrome-25mm-2-pack/9070v

Or

https://www.screwfix.com/p/smith-locke-rail-end-brackets-polished-chrome-25mm-2-pack/8469v

Edit: Sorry missed the bit about it being suspended, thought you wanted it horizontal across.

 

[DXP55]

This might do and save you a lot of hassle - you don't have to pull the shelf out -but it might be handy when you clean it every week.

https://www.catchesandlatches.co.uk...shelves-ball-bearing-409mm-installation-black