hey, bud! now i understand why the links are generic since the product might not be available and also is region dependable, but i would very much appreciate it if you would drop a reply here mentioning the product name or product code for the standing desk frame, leather desk mat and adjustable monitor mount. thanks a lot! 😊
Stains just color the wood. If you use a stain, you'll want to also apply a clear polyurethane coat on top of the stain. Polyurethane will protect the top (from water rings, etc) and it gives the color more depth and beauty (like nice wood floors; you can buy polyeurethane in glossy or matte finish). It makes a big difference! You can also find poly/stain blends that can be applied in one coat. Also, before applying a water-based stain, you'll want to dampen the desk with water first, wait a day for it to dry out, then very, very minimally sand it one last time with a 220 grit sandpaper (sand in the direction of the wood grain - ie longways). If you don't wet first, your water-based stain will make the fibers of the wood stand up (like whiskers) and it will have a fuzzy/cheap look/feel to it. By wetting it, you "raise the grain" and then knock it off with that last bit of sanding (2 swipes). Best bet is to ask an old woodworker about this stuff!
@@mingchai08 Most people watching this video aren't going to sand their desk again later and change the stain color. My comment was for them, so they can have great results. While his desk looks fine in the video, most novices don't realize how much better a project will look when the topcoat is applied. The stain he is using even says this in the instructions "Once your area is dry, make sure you seal it. The clear topcoat ensures lasting protection and fully develops the final colour - the most important step".
@@daviddeady6404 tbh not everyone is a fan of poly because of its fake plastic look. I do agree yes it provides the protection but I personally isn't a big fan of it. People get to have their own opinions and not everyone would want to apply poly to their wood computer desk, perhaps water ring isn't even a concern to the creator as you'd assume so. Maybe he wouldn't have a cup of water right there to even cause that water ring to begin with? People that watch this video are probably researching on their next DIY project so this probably won't be the one and only video they watch, they should be able to find that info just fine by their own research.
Another option is getting the karlby at the 42” deep option and cutting off 12” so you have a 30” deep top and then turn the 12” you cut off into a monitor stand
I have a 150x75cm Linnmon tabletop from 2015. It has been my desk since then and Ive spent almost half of the past 7 years with my hand on that table. It hasn't broken yet, but I have made some scratches and I will look for a new table. I have 2x 24" monitors on arms, a laptop, 2 speaker, and some of the time a few heavy books on there. You don't need to fearmonger people to make the spend more money on a desk. Just say solid wood is better, more premium and it makes you feel nice.
@@gbecards it's cheap because honeycombs are a very smart solution. It won't be my forever desk, but I'm definitely happy it lasted 9 years and I can throw it now that I'm moving abroad
Thanks for this! I was surprised at how expensive some desks are especially from creators who get their desks given to them. I didn't mind putting in some sweat equity and it was nice to see how you set this up.
Re the crank style desk, I prefer this over the motor. Yes it take physical effort (God forbid) to adjust the desk height but its usually within 10 seconds...far less if you are in a rush and I am over 6 feet....nowhere near 2 minutes. I have what could be considered a "cheap" one (brand name Vivo , cost $150 US at the time) , no problems thus far with over a year of daily use. It is safer, uses no electricity, no motor issue which apparently is common especially with some that use 2 motors. Just sharing my two cents, cheers.
I feel so lucky that I got this tabletop a year or so ago in Socal. Not sure why IKEA would discontinue it when it would immediately sell out whenever they restocked it.
@@brois841 I bought a sheet of harwood ply, routed the edges, sanded and varnished. Hardwood ply at 18mm supports dual ultrawides and speakers fine. it's about £50 from a timber merchant in the uk for a similar size
Don't know why Ikea decided to get rid of it. Their price hikes are bad enough to begin with. I wonder if home hardware stores like Home Depot, Lowes, etc. have similar options. Or the local lumber yard. You'd probably have to sand and stain them though.
@@brois841 You can find woodworking places near you that will craft what you want. I went to a local place and told them the dimensions, showed them photos of inspiration, and I got a desk top how I want. It's more expensive, but it's better than the junk you'll find at Ikea.
This is a great idea! 🧔🏻👍 I just recently bought a standing desk with a basic black top and am loving it. Seeing how easy it is to replace it with a more attractive wood finish I'm enthused to do it myself. Thanks for making this video. Hi from Adelaide! 👋
I always thought you had that monitor for your MBA. I can see now you're running a nice little Mini underneath that setup. Sneaky! Love it though. Very sleek. Thanks for the video.
nice vid man. I do have a small question. Did you drill any holes prior to drilling the screws into your custom desk? Or did you just drilled them in ? Keep it up!
I love the idea but hate when the desk wobbles back and forth, especially when I use a wheel or flightsticks, but the 4legged sit stand frames are stupidly expensive
But the funny thing is... The cranking is also a health benefit as it helps you take a break as well as do some workout... Which is needed for these days that we are very much not active
first of all thanks for the effort and all the information. I might be late to the game, but which Adjustable Monitor mount are you using in the clip? the link redirects to a bunch of products. Anyone knows ?
I was mainly looking for some DIY desk frame ideas, but stumbled upon your video. That table top you picked is the exact size I need, so I just went to IKEA site. Sadly these aren't available to get in my country. What a sad moment :(
Very roughly, around $450 USD for everything. You can get it cheaper if you choose a less expensive standing desk frame and maybe go with a local hardware/wood store for the tabletop. It can really be as cheap or expensive as you make it, lots of options if you make it custom yourself!
Found out about the Linnmon desk build quality while trying to mount a super ultra wide via an arm. It barely held up long enough for me to order a real wood table top replacement (went with a thick kitchen block from Lowes).
@@kristfur I am also interested in this. Prices seem to be much more across all these stores compared to 1-2 years ago... when lumber was supposedly at its highest price point...
The proper standing desk is one with a "high chair". With a "high chair" or drafting chair, the chair stays at a constant height, and you don't have to raise and lower your desk as you raise and lower your butt. You will get the benefits of standing without the hassle of readjusting the height of the desk. (How many times has a chair been squashed under the tabletop?)
A solid wood desktop is best for heavy monitors like this. I think the Karlby is also solid wood? If So it should be fine. Mine has no warping. Avoid the flimsy, cardboard desktops from IKEA though.
4:22 I have been sleeping on a Linnmon-like constructed board Ikea desk for years. No, you don't understand. I have been SLEEPING on a hollow desk. I literally didn't have a bed frame, so I went and put some support beams on my desk and threw the mattress on it, and I've been sporting this setup for well over 3 years now. The cardboard whatever holds me and the mattresses 100 kilos just fine. Unless you wanna saw your top plate to size, you're picky about acoustics, or you're literally intending to stand _on_ your desk, there's no reason not to just the lightweight Ikea board. Trust me. It takes my whole weight. It will take your gaming rig.
@@CharlesRyu Thats true, i had that issue with malm desk from ikea. It only happens if u use monitor arm tho, i had hooked two 27 inch monitors on arm with a really small base plate and it dented the desk a little after a few days, however i was able to still use fine with a little thin board (it was like 5cmx20cm) to spread the weight a little.
The one I got off Amazon is rated for 300 lbs (136kg). My sold birch butcher block top, weighs about 80 lbs (36kg). That gives me about 220 lbs ( almost 100kg) of usable weight. When you get legs just make sure to note the carrying capacity. I paid a little more for my legs for more lift capacity.
Products in this video:
⮕ Amazon standing desk frame: geni.us/standingdeskframe
⮕ Dell P3421W Ultrawide Monitor: geni.us/dellp321
⮕ Dell U2720Q 4K Monitor: geni.us/4kdisplay
⮕ Aluminum MacBook Stand: geni.us/travelstand
⮕ Leather Desk Mat: geni.us/leatherdeskpad
⮕ Logitech Wireless Mouse: geni.us/mxmouse
⮕ Logitech Wireless Keyboard: geni.us/mxkeyboard
⮕ Adjustable Monitor Mount: geni.us/ergomount
⮕ Philips Hue Lightstrip: geni.us/philipshuelightstrip
hey, bud! now i understand why the links are generic since the product might not be available and also is region dependable, but i would very much appreciate it if you would drop a reply here mentioning the product name or product code for the standing desk frame, leather desk mat and adjustable monitor mount. thanks a lot! 😊
Stains just color the wood. If you use a stain, you'll want to also apply a clear polyurethane coat on top of the stain. Polyurethane will protect the top (from water rings, etc) and it gives the color more depth and beauty (like nice wood floors; you can buy polyeurethane in glossy or matte finish). It makes a big difference! You can also find poly/stain blends that can be applied in one coat. Also, before applying a water-based stain, you'll want to dampen the desk with water first, wait a day for it to dry out, then very, very minimally sand it one last time with a 220 grit sandpaper (sand in the direction of the wood grain - ie longways). If you don't wet first, your water-based stain will make the fibers of the wood stand up (like whiskers) and it will have a fuzzy/cheap look/feel to it. By wetting it, you "raise the grain" and then knock it off with that last bit of sanding (2 swipes). Best bet is to ask an old woodworker about this stuff!
Exactly!
he explained why he didn't apply poly at the top tho lmao
@@mingchai08 Most people watching this video aren't going to sand their desk again later and change the stain color. My comment was for them, so they can have great results. While his desk looks fine in the video, most novices don't realize how much better a project will look when the topcoat is applied. The stain he is using even says this in the instructions "Once your area is dry, make sure you seal it. The clear topcoat ensures lasting protection and fully develops the final colour - the most important step".
What matte Poly coat would you recommend?
@@daviddeady6404 tbh not everyone is a fan of poly because of its fake plastic look. I do agree yes it provides the protection but I personally isn't a big fan of it.
People get to have their own opinions and not everyone would want to apply poly to their wood computer desk, perhaps water ring isn't even a concern to the creator as you'd assume so. Maybe he wouldn't have a cup of water right there to even cause that water ring to begin with?
People that watch this video are probably researching on their next DIY project so this probably won't be the one and only video they watch, they should be able to find that info just fine by their own research.
Another option is getting the karlby at the 42” deep option and cutting off 12” so you have a 30” deep top and then turn the 12” you cut off into a monitor stand
Wait that's smart
@@aldenhattlestad4512 Better to just get a real wood countertop at Home Depot for the same price as a Karlby.
SOMEBODY WRITE THIS DOWN
I have a 150x75cm Linnmon tabletop from 2015. It has been my desk since then and Ive spent almost half of the past 7 years with my hand on that table. It hasn't broken yet, but I have made some scratches and I will look for a new table. I have 2x 24" monitors on arms, a laptop, 2 speaker, and some of the time a few heavy books on there. You don't need to fearmonger people to make the spend more money on a desk. Just say solid wood is better, more premium and it makes you feel nice.
Agree with that I have Linnmon tabletops for around 4 years, even held my weight! Its a very cheap and great alternative.
@@gbecards it's cheap because honeycombs are a very smart solution. It won't be my forever desk, but I'm definitely happy it lasted 9 years and I can throw it now that I'm moving abroad
Thanks for this! I was surprised at how expensive some desks are especially from creators who get their desks given to them. I didn't mind putting in some sweat equity and it was nice to see how you set this up.
Re the crank style desk, I prefer this over the motor.
Yes it take physical effort (God forbid) to adjust the desk height but its usually within 10 seconds...far less if you are in a rush and I am over 6 feet....nowhere near 2 minutes.
I have what could be considered a "cheap" one (brand name Vivo , cost $150 US at the time) , no problems thus far with over a year of daily use.
It is safer, uses no electricity, no motor issue which apparently is common especially with some that use 2 motors.
Just sharing my two cents, cheers.
Karlby seems nice, 26” deep is perfect. I’m trying to avoid that absolute hassle & mess of staining & treating wood.
26” is not enough. Wish it was deeper
I'm so glad I came across your channel, I'm a student myself and I can relate to almost everything in your videos!
I feel so lucky that I got this tabletop a year or so ago in Socal. Not sure why IKEA would discontinue it when it would immediately sell out whenever they restocked it.
maybe supply chain and stock issues so they got fed up and decided to carry it in only in high volume countries? not sure, but its a conjecture.
this was literally the video i needed. i am going to try and attempt this on my own
Would you recommend just having the tabletop sit ontop of the frame without any drilling?
The gerton is discontinued !! What do I go with then?
Check the big box home improvement stores near you for unfinished butcher block countertops.
This is great! Unfortunately that solid wood top no longer exists… and the only ones from ikea are 25” deep and the cheapest is 215$
This is the problem... what are people doing instead?
@@brois841 I bought a sheet of harwood ply, routed the edges, sanded and varnished. Hardwood ply at 18mm supports dual ultrawides and speakers fine. it's about £50 from a timber merchant in the uk for a similar size
Don't know why Ikea decided to get rid of it. Their price hikes are bad enough to begin with. I wonder if home hardware stores like Home Depot, Lowes, etc. have similar options. Or the local lumber yard. You'd probably have to sand and stain them though.
@@druidit HD does, you can get the 35" deep one and cut it to 30" if it's too deep but you do have to finish them.
@@brois841 You can find woodworking places near you that will craft what you want. I went to a local place and told them the dimensions, showed them photos of inspiration, and I got a desk top how I want. It's more expensive, but it's better than the junk you'll find at Ikea.
This is a great idea! 🧔🏻👍 I just recently bought a standing desk with a basic black top and am loving it. Seeing how easy it is to replace it with a more attractive wood finish I'm enthused to do it myself. Thanks for making this video. Hi from Adelaide! 👋
You have inspired me. Imma do my own stuff, you made it look so simple and I'd would love to have something I made myself. TY.
Sadly it looks like Ikea doesn't sell the Gerton Table Top in the U.S :(
Yea I had the same issue.
@@Tony-nl6pf Funnily enough they don't sell them in Australia either (as of now), so maybe it was EOL stock.
yeah big sadge all particle board now
they discontinued
in russia too :(
I always thought you had that monitor for your MBA. I can see now you're running a nice little Mini underneath that setup. Sneaky! Love it though. Very sleek. Thanks for the video.
Gerton tabletop not available. Any suggestions for a replacement?
I bought the karlby one. It has the perfect color no need to stain it. Its allready perfect dark
Wow, clean setup studio I really love it!
wonder if they will ever restock this table top
hello ,
nice your setup!
what is the lamp you put on the top of your screen ?
Many thanks ;)
Really excited for this video!
Ik not even interested in this topic ; but I surely had to watch it cause your videos are the best !
Looks clean, good job 👍
You should stain both sides evenly, not doing so can cause the table top to warp.
bullshit its not table at exterior, for interior purpose its 100% fine
@@milansobocz8684 that’s not quite right nick is correct. There is still humidity in the air and maybe once in a while you might spill water on it
Exactly the video I need… was watching your desk setup video and was like… I need to do that! And here we are haha
nice vid man. I do have a small question. Did you drill any holes prior to drilling the screws into your custom desk? Or did you just drilled them in ? Keep it up!
I’ve been told that it’s best to predrill holes the diameter of the core of the woodscrew. I don’t know if it’s true or not.
Anyone built the desk yet here? Did you guys have to pre drill holes?
@@MikeHawksBig69 I did, and also did pre-drill holes which made it easier to get them in.
@@creal_ what counter top did you get?
Ikea does not have GERTON tabletop anymore. I could not find any tabletop on IKEA website with Beechwood.
Yup, in 2024 they seem to list no actual wood table tops or counter tops.
I love the idea but hate when the desk wobbles back and forth, especially when I use a wheel or flightsticks, but the 4legged sit stand frames are stupidly expensive
KAPUTT 😍 greets from Germany
Which chair do you have? Looks interesting
Great video, where can I find the light on the top of your screen tho?
the new outro is phenomenal dude!
Do i need to drill first on to the table to make holes then install the screws or i can directly install the screws? Pls help
But the funny thing is... The cranking is also a health benefit as it helps you take a break as well as do some workout... Which is needed for these days that we are very much not active
Great job. What is that light over your monitor ? 😀
Hey :) Thanks for the sharing. What's the chair? Could you share the link to it please?
Verry nice Video helped me a lot 👍
Looking amazing!
IKEA USA does not sell the Gerton anymore but u can find them on the second market fro pretty much the same price and the same condition
Great Video! The Gerton Table top is no longer available. Any suggestions?
Thanks! Just missing is the chair, which brand model is it? I like the transparent backrest, makes it look less cumbersome..
Love your idea of applying stain on the desk we like but limited in colours.
This is no nonsense setup.
Love stumbling across some aussies youtubers
Ayyy ikea springwood 😉
first of all thanks for the effort and all the information. I might be late to the game, but which Adjustable Monitor mount are you using in the clip? the link redirects to a bunch of products. Anyone knows ?
I was mainly looking for some DIY desk frame ideas, but stumbled upon your video. That table top you picked is the exact size I need, so I just went to IKEA site. Sadly these aren't available to get in my country. What a sad moment :(
Which brand is your sd? You are mentioning the Topsky Desk in the link, but the product in the video isn’t absolutely the Topsky.
Nice, for creativity, an interesting video, keep it up.
Whats the type of this Dell monitor, looks nice.
Wonder if you could fit an L-shaped piece of wood to a normal standing desk frame? Maybe with some support struts underneath the L part?
Man, the color you chose looks amazing! Great video.
Roughly, how much did it cost all together?
Very roughly, around $450 USD for everything. You can get it cheaper if you choose a less expensive standing desk frame and maybe go with a local hardware/wood store for the tabletop. It can really be as cheap or expensive as you make it, lots of options if you make it custom yourself!
but what kind of seat are you using? looks nice
did you predrill the holes in the table before inserting the screws?
I like this.could you drop a link to all the materials and equipments?
Found out about the Linnmon desk build quality while trying to mount a super ultra wide via an arm. It barely held up long enough for me to order a real wood table top replacement (went with a thick kitchen block from Lowes).
How much did the kitchen block cost you?
@@kristfur I am also interested in this. Prices seem to be much more across all these stores compared to 1-2 years ago... when lumber was supposedly at its highest price point...
Good video bro , can you send the link to that countertop from ikea? i cant seem to find it
You mixed a spirit based stain and an oil based stain? That worked?!
Did you use a pocket hole to screw it or just direct screw to the table ?
What is the monitor arm used in the thumbnail and intro? 😊
Are you sure Karlby is only 24 inches? I have it listed as more on their site..
This video has been SUPER helpful. Thanks mate!
The link to your discord has expired on your about page. Do you have an updated one? Great video btw
I used your link for monitor arm and nothing came up. What brand are you using?
Do you know if the frame linked to your description hold the Karlby 75 long?
Looks so dope!! :D
The proper standing desk is one with a "high chair". With a "high chair" or drafting chair, the chair stays at a constant height, and you don't have to raise and lower your desk as you raise and lower your butt. You will get the benefits of standing without the hassle of readjusting the height of the desk. (How many times has a chair been squashed under the tabletop?)
electric adjustable standing desks are actually highly customizable... and pretty affordable for just the legs and motors
Sorry if you have already answered this, but do you have a link or recommendation for the desk frame?
What is the size of the table top? what sizes are fit for the IKEA uppspel?
With the setup that has the monitorn arm all the way to the right of the desk, Does it wobble when it is in the desk high position?
Thanks for the video =)
I don't see the Gerton in the US?
Awesome! I’ve always wanted a standing desk, I’m going to give it a go. What Mac mini mount did you use?
8:48 do you have a link for the mac mini holder? Or can you steer me in the right direction
Not me wathing this after LITERALLY receiving & making a standard/complete desk I bought for 500 euros, today.
“This is it.”
“What?”
“If I take one more step, I'll be the farthest away from home I've ever been.”
“Come on, Sam”
how is the desktop holding up with the monitor mount? thinking of putting a 38 inch monitor on an arm on the karlby but worried about warping
A solid wood desktop is best for heavy monitors like this. I think the Karlby is also solid wood? If So it should be fine. Mine has no warping. Avoid the flimsy, cardboard desktops from IKEA though.
@@CreatedTech yeah think the karlby is actually veneer, was £200 so hopefully it holds up decent
That Ikea looks familiar. R U a queenslander?
Nice video! Can you share the wallpaper link?
Or u could just put one of those high quality vynils for the wood color
Like your idea 💡
Hey, maybe a stupid question, but I like carpet in your room. Possible to buy it online?
How much total did you spend!?
On 4:32 Did you say "kaputt"? I mean it is right but i was completely confused with this language swap xD
You didn't list the Ikea wood top
Just what I was looking for.
Good content. Keep it up!
any alternative table tops as this is on ikea anymore?
4:22 I have been sleeping on a Linnmon-like constructed board Ikea desk for years. No, you don't understand. I have been SLEEPING on a hollow desk. I literally didn't have a bed frame, so I went and put some support beams on my desk and threw the mattress on it, and I've been sporting this setup for well over 3 years now. The cardboard whatever holds me and the mattresses 100 kilos just fine. Unless you wanna saw your top plate to size, you're picky about acoustics, or you're literally intending to stand _on_ your desk, there's no reason not to just the lightweight Ikea board. Trust me. It takes my whole weight. It will take your gaming rig.
Your weight isnt concentrated on a single point. If you mount a big monitor or two, the board will break over time in that spot.
@@CharlesRyu Thats true, i had that issue with malm desk from ikea. It only happens if u use monitor arm tho, i had hooked two 27 inch monitors on arm with a really small base plate and it dented the desk a little after a few days, however i was able to still use fine with a little thin board (it was like 5cmx20cm) to spread the weight a little.
Are the legs you linked the same as the ones you used ?
Hi there, what did you use to mount your hard drive / mac under the desk? Thanks
Damn the table top is discontinued here in the UK 😩
What’s that chair you’re using?
Which frame are you using for your desk?
Looks pretty good. Use a pre-stain on there next time and it wont turn out as splotchy
Does the lift mechanism lift a heavy worktop easily?
The one I got off Amazon is rated for 300 lbs (136kg). My sold birch butcher block top, weighs about 80 lbs (36kg). That gives me about 220 lbs ( almost 100kg) of usable weight. When you get legs just make sure to note the carrying capacity. I paid a little more for my legs for more lift capacity.
@@EthosAtheos thank you, beautiful setup 👍
What chair was in the intro of the video at 0:16 and is it comfortable?