Standing Desk Build Log (inc pictures)

This reminds me that an update is due ;

Don't even notice the amount of time I stand there now. No aches at all. Never bothered with an anti fatigue mat. Seems pointless to me.
Missus has filled the nice open space I had with stuff. On the plus side, PC upgrade!!!
 
Question - did you pre-drill holes or did you just whack the screws straight in? I have bought IKEA legs but a wide/thick table designed to take the weight of desk holders
 
Bickaxe said:
This reminds me that an update is due ;

Don't even notice the amount of time I stand there now. No aches at all. Never bothered with an anti fatigue mat. Seems pointless to me.
Missus has filled the nice open space I had with stuff. On the plus side, PC upgrade!!!
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Not surprised body quickly adapts within a few weeks, but how hard was it in the first few weeks, I imagine it's that period you have to get through.
Or at least when ever I've changed jobs (all ways physical) it's two weeks of agony while new muscles adapt.
 
BaDBoY_uK said:
Question - did you pre-drill holes or did you just whack the screws straight in? I have bought IKEA legs but a wide/thick table designed to take the weight of desk holders
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I screwed straight in, the drill was on charge (misplaced charging thingy so it was dead). Pre drilling holes would have been so much easier so always do that if you can.

As for standing, yes the first few weeks were difficult, sore feet and legs but you get used to it (this does require long sessions playing games but I'm afraid its a necessity :D )
 
Just a mild resurrection.....

We have moved house due to my partner taking a lateral transfer which will benefit us in the long term. As a result, we are in a smaller house for now (rental) so I've gone back to sitting (adjustable legs FTW!) at my desk (I could stand again but my office chair would be in the way).

So after spending about 9 months standing I can surmise the following

- Sore feet at the beginning but this isn't a problem after about a month. Never bothered with a gimmicky standing mat as I think it will take longer to get used to standing.
- No back issues to report.
- Gaming and surfing was just as easy as sitting.
- I roleplay. I am now running a game and writing is much easier sitting down than standing.
- The sun is now in my eyes.

I quit my job 2 months before we moved (various reasons and the move came at the right time) so spent most of the day standing, gaming, house searching. Found it no problem at all and you obviously get more freedom of movement. Have found it hard to get used to sitting at a PC now.

When we buy a house, I'll decide which I actually prefer. Might choose both which will require a new PC....
 
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