(Somewhat) Inexpensive standing desk!

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So last year I got my first full time job as an animator. Essentially a glorified office job, sitting at a desk for 8 hrs a day. I quickly realised how unhealthy it was for me to be sitting for that amount of time and then coming home to sit some more at my own computer.

Finally I decided to remedy the situation.

IKEA Galant + Shelf = £115
Memory foam mat = £15
Bar stool (for when I just HAVE to sit) = £55
Total £185! Far less than a commercial product which would set you back some £500+


The Galant stretches to about 90cm. Which is near enough the height of my elbows from the ground. This solution will only really work for short people unfortunately. Well, unless you put something under the legs to make it ever taller.
 
Inazuma said:
So last year I got my first full time job as an animator. Essentially a glorified office job, sitting at a desk for 8 hrs a day. I quickly realised how unhealthy it was for me to be sitting for that amount of time and then coming home to sit some more at my own computer.

Finally I decided to remedy the situation by standing instead.
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^ Basically.


Seems a bit pointless. How about get off the computer and go outside / pursue other hobbies?
 
Scythe said:
^ Basically.


Seems a bit pointless. How about get off the computer and go outside / pursue other hobbies?
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At work we have times when we have to be very physical and out of the office. In between those times, i'll try and walk around throughout the day and get out of the office at lunch for a walk to town.

At home, gym stuff before/after sitting at the PC works for me.
 
Strife212 said:
I estimate you will spend 100% of the time on that bar stool until the setup enrages you so much you get a normal desk and chair again.
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Noooo! :eek:

Scythe said:
^ Basically.


Seems a bit pointless. How about get off the computer and go outside / pursue other hobbies?
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I do have other hobbies off the computer, however I also have a lot of after-work work that's done on the computer too.
 
They are trying to introduce this into my office. It's just not feasible for me personally and the commercial cost of them is staggering for what is essentailly a taller desk.

Even though I do sit at a computer most of a day at work or at home, I do go outside a lot and I do go to the gym most work days. I also get up and walk about a lot anyway. Work hard in short busrts instead.
 
Inazuma said:
I saw that but the surface area is too small and anything bigger costs a lot more
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I'd have just removed the existing surfaces and put new wooden ones on to the size/shape I wanted :)

I'm yet to find a desk that fit my needs so I just banged something together to make do until I get my office sorted then I can design/build myself one to fit :)

I've not tried them myself but what about those kneeling seats for when you're at work? supposed to be very good things :)


You best lock your windows tonight.
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think he was referring to the one I posted :D
 
Mini thread revival

@OP - How are you finding your standing desk?

I'm looking into getting one myself because my posture is terrible at computers (especially when gaming).

May I ask how tall are you? I noticed the Gallant goes up to 90cm which may be a little low for me. I can't find one that goes higher.

Cheers
 
You could add some height and functionality by making some stand-offs from something like 100m long 30mm diameter wood or metal tube then getting a large sheet of mdf and making a larger sized top shelve for the desk. It would give you some limited storage underneath, a large desk above and additional height.
 
Not a bad idea ^ I could use that void as somewhere to put my 2.1 speakers. The sub could just go on its side.

Hmm, yes! a trip to ikea is in order.
 
Storm3y said:
Why would you want to stand up?
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Humans are not designed to sit. Sitting for long periods of time without being incredibly mindful of posture can wreak havoc on your body - I'm not being dramatic there either. Long term rounding forward of the shoulder can cause pretty permanent changes that make it very difficult to put your shoulder in a strong position. The result of this is that when your shoulder is subjected to a load at a later date (for example when you are taking part in exercise or carrying something) it will naturally be in a weakened, compromised position and the stresses on crucial parts of the joint will be much greater than if it was in the proper, strong position. The same goes for hips and lumbar spine. Read up a bit about anterior pelvic tilt + desk jobs to see how this could cause you all kinds of issues. Sitting with a "straight back" doesn't fix things either, it's sitting itself that really screws the body up.
 
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