I know it's 5 years old but... it's pretty clever. I think with 2 jacks somehow it will work without wobbly, maybe an Arduino to control the motor or 2 motors at the same time for some preset highs.
Thank you Cesar. I think this was one of the first desktop scissor lift desktop desks at the time. An Arduino controller with more controls(2nd or 3rd motor) would add lots of options! One could even schedule the desk to raise or lower on a schedule(maybe with a beep warning). Maybe with feedback it could even detect someone at the desk and recommend changing height every few hours. One could also have preset heights. Or even have the desk dance to music. So many options... well except that last one. BTW - I was originally going to use two jacks connected by a small chain but to simplify the whole thing I just went with one - and also it was more stable then I expected(at the time at least).
Thanks Jon, sorry for my late reply. I originally bought 2 jacks (and was thinking of buying a 3rd) and was going to chain them together but after I opened the box of just one jack it seemed like it would be stable enough (I could not even get it to wiggle) so I decided to go with just one. (it would be much simpler anyway). The new paint on the jack was making it artificially ridged at first but after raising/lowering a few dozen times it was no longer as stiff. I was also thinking that if it did start to wiggle that if more weight was on one side (in the back in my case) then would stop the wiggle and it did for the most part but only front-to-back. Putting the jack in the center (left/right) still resulted in a side-to-side wobble. The side-to-side wobble is worse than it looks because in normal use it does not wobble since the whole thing is so heavy anyway. It only wobbles if something heavy is placed on either side or it is wiggled by hand. It’s still not great engineering though as when things wobble it is just is not as cool. Adding some ropes would fix that though but then it would only be stable at the top and bottom - not a big deal I guess since people are either standing or sitting. Another solution would be to mount the jack a little to one side so that the jacks gears always have tension. One hard part with doing this though is that it might be hard to get it level. Also, it might not look as cool if the jack is not centered. Overall, looking back though I think a lift table style of scissor might be a more efficient like Ivan mentioned (but more expensive also).
Very cool! I had the same idea (before seeing your video) but I used a $50 motorcycle jack from Ebay. It has a much wider base and improves stability. I added some pvc pipe on the sides when it is raised to add support on the sides. I have a little hand crank that takes some time to get it up and down so I might steal your drill idea!
Thanks Ivan, I agree. A lift table, like you mentioned, seems like the best solution - especially in hindsight. It seems crazy that a simple cheapo ironing board(a kind of a lift table) is so strong and stable considering it is so light and inexpensive. ($20 on amazon!) If a slightly more ridged form of something like this could be made into a desktop version with a lift mechanism that would be the ultimate. There are some now but they are all so expensive.
It's a good idea. Distance between bog screen and your body seems not long enough though for long working hours. These days I also think about buying a height adjustable table. Most of them are over 100GBP. One I like is 350GBP and I can't afford for that. I need DIY adjustiable one. Thanks for your idea.
I think the images make it looks worse then it is - or maybe I am just used to it. These displays are only 24" so having them too far would make them harder to read. At the time in 2015, 24" was actually big. There is still room to push it back if I want but not much. This is a good point you made that I have not thought of until you mentioned it. The ultimate setup is a larger display 30" to 40" but pushed back. At home, I use a 43" at an arm's length. I don't think this build would take that at all!
Nice Idea √√ -- If you use a 'thicker & bigger' metal-plat (maybe 3/4 or at least 1/2 of the plywood on top) and sandwich it between the jack and plywood, that would stabilize the whole construction, I would guess.
Thank you Martinez! Glad you like it. I cannot believe this was so many years ago already. It's hard to see in the video but it is the low-price jack joints are actually what is moving. If it was more of a precision jack it would help. (or just multiple jacks but that adds cost, or use some pulley system)
@@FunWithBits The power/force in the barycenter (center of gravity) of a jack - even it is a "low-priced" - is VERY small and limited. That needs to be overcome(d)…😅. Physically speaking: That power needs to be translated into a larger and solid surface, first. A solid metal-plate would increase the surface of the jack-Head. Hence, the weight would be spread onto a wider range/space. From there to other uses. In this case: To your "height adjustable standing desk". ---- To simplify: Just imagine you would take a heavy, thick book. Now take your index finger and try to CARRY it. You would find yourself BALANCING it more than carrying it. By balancing, you are activating EXTRA effort (given power). By doing so you are using most of that "given power." ---- A different story is, if you use the palm of your hand instead of the index finger. The surface of your palm (open and widespread hand) is by far much bigger than the finger. As such, NO -> BALANCING involved. Hence, very stable and NO -> EXTRA > EFFORT. And the whole power can be used at its best, where is needed …😅
Hi Ryan White, could please give me the things you needed to make this height adjustable standing desk. I found this really creative and extremely unique. So i might just be using this for my Major work. How much did this cost you altogether if you don't mind me asking... :)
Thanks RanDomViDz_! The jack was from harbor freight. I had a 20% off coupon so it was around $28. (www.harborfreight.com/2-1-2-half-ton-trailer-stabilizer-jack-96406.html). You can get the coupon if you sign up on their website. The plywood was one 4 x 8 sheet of the high quality ¾” plywood from Home Depot. I believe I went with this www.homedepot.com/p/PureBond-3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Maple-Plywood-263012/100548908 for $53. On the front of the desk, I put this half round Oak(I think) front - I would definitely recommend this as it provides a nice finish. I don't recall the price of this... maybe $20? For the drill attachment, you will just need to find what the size you need on eBay. I would recommend a battery powered drill (one charge lasts a long time) and for it to be a little bit quieter. Once nice thing is if you ever need a drill... there will be one close by. =) 28(Jack) + 53(Plywood) + 20(edging) + 10(glue/screws/misc.) + $45 (drill) => around $156. Thanks for asking. I hope this helps. Create a video when you're done. =)
Yeah, That is what I was thinking at first. I was actually originally going to use 2 jacks (I even bought two) and was going to connect them with a simple light duty chain (very simple design). Two jacks can be placed side-by-side. One issue with 2 jacks (I think) is there might be more torque required to operate it and it might need a more powerful drill. Also 2 points of support would still allow wobble in one direction. After much going back and forth, I think if I did it over again, I would still use one jack and but tie 2-3 pieces of rope to balance it at the top. (right now it works okay because it rests on the bottom of the shelf though) Thanks for the comment.
Love it. Really what diy means, imagination. Not buy parts on IKEA and call it diy... Great Work!
Thank you @Nanditous.
This is so clever! It certainly needs some tweaking but the idea is really so simple!
Thanks Darshan!
I know it's 5 years old but... it's pretty clever. I think with 2 jacks somehow it will work without wobbly, maybe an Arduino to control the motor or 2 motors at the same time for some preset highs.
Thank you Cesar. I think this was one of the first desktop scissor lift desktop desks at the time. An Arduino controller with more controls(2nd or 3rd motor) would add lots of options! One could even schedule the desk to raise or lower on a schedule(maybe with a beep warning). Maybe with feedback it could even detect someone at the desk and recommend changing height every few hours. One could also have preset heights. Or even have the desk dance to music. So many options... well except that last one. BTW - I was originally going to use two jacks connected by a small chain but to simplify the whole thing I just went with one - and also it was more stable then I expected(at the time at least).
Not a bad execution , if you would like to stabilize it , add a vertical rail guide.
Thanks Ed. Good idea on the rail. Its still at that same desk but some day I will have to move it and do something.
Maybe something like this ruclips.net/video/jh5Of7A74I0/видео.html
Quick and simple... Nice
Pretty clever man. finding a way to stabilize it is pretty important for my use... but I may take this idea and run with a bit.
Thanks Jon, sorry for my late reply. I originally bought 2 jacks (and was thinking of buying a 3rd) and was going to chain them together but after I opened the box of just one jack it seemed like it would be stable enough (I could not even get it to wiggle) so I decided to go with just one. (it would be much simpler anyway). The new paint on the jack was making it artificially ridged at first but after raising/lowering a few dozen times it was no longer as stiff. I was also thinking that if it did start to wiggle that if more weight was on one side (in the back in my case) then would stop the wiggle and it did for the most part but only front-to-back. Putting the jack in the center (left/right) still resulted in a side-to-side wobble. The side-to-side wobble is worse than it looks because in normal use it does not wobble since the whole thing is so heavy anyway. It only wobbles if something heavy is placed on either side or it is wiggled by hand. It’s still not great engineering though as when things wobble it is just is not as cool.
Adding some ropes would fix that though but then it would only be stable at the top and bottom - not a big deal I guess since people are either standing or sitting. Another solution would be to mount the jack a little to one side so that the jacks gears always have tension. One hard part with doing this though is that it might be hard to get it level. Also, it might not look as cool if the jack is not centered. Overall, looking back though I think a lift table style of scissor might be a more efficient like Ivan mentioned (but more expensive also).
Very cool! I had the same idea (before seeing your video) but I used a $50 motorcycle jack from Ebay. It has a much wider base and improves stability. I added some pvc pipe on the sides when it is raised to add support on the sides. I have a little hand crank that takes some time to get it up and down so I might steal your drill idea!
Thanks Ivan, I agree. A lift table, like you mentioned, seems like the best solution - especially in hindsight. It seems crazy that a simple cheapo ironing board(a kind of a lift table) is so strong and stable considering it is so light and inexpensive. ($20 on amazon!) If a slightly more ridged form of something like this could be made into a desktop version with a lift mechanism that would be the ultimate. There are some now but they are all so expensive.
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It's a good idea. Distance between bog screen and your body seems not long enough though for long working hours. These days I also think about buying a height adjustable table. Most of them are over 100GBP. One I like is 350GBP and I can't afford for that. I need DIY adjustiable one. Thanks for your idea.
I think the images make it looks worse then it is - or maybe I am just used to it. These displays are only 24" so having them too far would make them harder to read. At the time in 2015, 24" was actually big. There is still room to push it back if I want but not much. This is a good point you made that I have not thought of until you mentioned it. The ultimate setup is a larger display 30" to 40" but pushed back. At home, I use a 43" at an arm's length. I don't think this build would take that at all!
So cool!!! I love this!
I like it. Some improvements can be made but a good concept.
Nice Idea √√ -- If you use a 'thicker & bigger' metal-plat (maybe 3/4 or at least 1/2 of the plywood on top) and sandwich it between the jack and plywood, that would stabilize the whole construction, I would guess.
Thank you Martinez! Glad you like it. I cannot believe this was so many years ago already.
It's hard to see in the video but it is the low-price jack joints are actually what is moving. If it was more of a precision jack it would help. (or just multiple jacks but that adds cost, or use some pulley system)
@@FunWithBits The power/force in the barycenter (center of gravity) of a jack - even it is a "low-priced" - is VERY small and limited. That needs to be overcome(d)…😅. Physically speaking: That power needs to be translated into a larger and solid surface, first. A solid metal-plate would increase the surface of the jack-Head. Hence, the weight would be spread onto a wider range/space. From there to other uses. In this case: To your "height adjustable standing desk". ---- To simplify: Just imagine you would take a heavy, thick book. Now take your index finger and try to CARRY it. You would find yourself BALANCING it more than carrying it. By balancing, you are activating EXTRA effort (given power). By doing so you are using most of that "given power." ---- A different story is, if you use the palm of your hand instead of the index finger. The surface of your palm (open and widespread hand) is by far much bigger than the finger. As such, NO -> BALANCING involved. Hence, very stable and NO -> EXTRA > EFFORT. And the whole power can be used at its best, where is needed …😅
@@martinezlopez4699 - Thanks for the insight. I think you are right that a stronger plate would have improved it. Maybe one day for version 2.0.
That sir is genius right there! :)
Nice hack. It's not glamorous but it looks like it gets the job done.
Hi Ryan White, could please give me the things you needed to make this height adjustable standing desk. I found this really creative and extremely unique. So i might just be using this for my Major work. How much did this cost you altogether if you don't mind me asking... :)
Thanks RanDomViDz_! The jack was from harbor freight. I had a 20% off coupon so it was around $28. (www.harborfreight.com/2-1-2-half-ton-trailer-stabilizer-jack-96406.html). You can get the coupon if you sign up on their website. The plywood was one 4 x 8 sheet of the high quality ¾” plywood from Home Depot. I believe I went with this www.homedepot.com/p/PureBond-3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Maple-Plywood-263012/100548908 for $53. On the front of the desk, I put this half round Oak(I think) front - I would definitely recommend this as it provides a nice finish. I don't recall the price of this... maybe $20? For the drill attachment, you will just need to find what the size you need on eBay. I would recommend a battery powered drill (one charge lasts a long time) and for it to be a little bit quieter. Once nice thing is if you ever need a drill... there will be one close by. =) 28(Jack) + 53(Plywood) + 20(edging) + 10(glue/screws/misc.) + $45 (drill) => around $156. Thanks for asking. I hope this helps. Create a video when you're done. =)
Interesting. I am researching Ideas now - thx for sharing, Cheers, Patrick
Good idea!
Thank you for showing me the car jack will not work in this case!
A little unstable ? No problem: it beats spending $400 bucks on a fancy brand name. Good job !
why am I the only one laughing so hard here?????lolol
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:))) Super rough concept I like it.
cool! Have anyone try the SmartDesk Kit from Autonomous?
That was clever
Thanks. It seems like tabletop standing desks have gotten really popular in the last 6 months.
Nice idea
Thanks!
better then IKIA table....lol
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Looks like Laim from the movie Taken lol
I think you should have used 2 jacks man
Yeah, That is what I was thinking at first. I was actually originally going to use 2 jacks (I even bought two) and was going to connect them with a simple light duty chain (very simple design). Two jacks can be placed side-by-side. One issue with 2 jacks (I think) is there might be more torque required to operate it and it might need a more powerful drill. Also 2 points of support would still allow wobble in one direction. After much going back and forth, I think if I did it over again, I would still use one jack and but tie 2-3 pieces of rope to balance it at the top. (right now it works okay because it rests on the bottom of the shelf though) Thanks for the comment.
@@FunWithBits no prob but thing is it looks really unstable, maybe use rods?
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