Standing desk using a motorized frame

I bought an inexpensive motorized standing desk frame and built a standing desk from it. The video wasn't sponsored, but having built the desk, I was positively impressed with the solidity of the Flexispot standing desk frame, especially considering the price.

I imagine the two-part telescoping legs, as opposed to 3-part telescoping have much to do with it,
and with some adjustments I was able to make it go low enough for my needs,
yet still go too high for even my tallest friend.

So here is an affiliate link for the standing desk frame I used:

Same frame, with desk top

More standing desks from Flexispot:

[vbertrand]

Next up : Matthias builds wooden gears with a manual crank for a budget version, albeit better, standing desk.

[elitearmadillo]

Hey Mattias, how strange I had a near identical desk arrive today which I put together, mine will be used for an electronics/workstation, your quest for lower height made me smile, its exactly what I would do, but in my case the desk was low enough already.

[AW-pzqc]

Perfect timing! Been thinking of a height adjustable table but my trusty tape measure tells me it won't work for my situation. Thanks for the info though, it helped a lot and actually seeing the kids playing on top was a good indicator.

[SuperDavidEF]

I was going to say that the mechanism doesn't completely preclude using a pull-out keyboard shelf, because the mechanism can just go below that. But then I remembered the amount of effort Matthias put into just barely getting the original desk down to his preferred height. Raising the top in order to add the keyboard drawer would be precluded by THAT for sure.

[boblittle]

The rubber grommets on the top of the base are probably used if you have a glass top

[matthiaswandel]

The video wasn't sponsored, but having built the desk, I was positively impressed with the solidity of the Flexispot standing desk frame, especially considering the price.

I imagine the two-part telescoping legs, as opposed to 3-part telescoping have much to do with it,
and with some adjustments I was able to make it go low enough for my needs,
yet still go too high for even my tallest friend.

So here is an affiliate link for the standing desk frame I used:

Same frame, with desk top

More standing desks from Flexispot:

[bunnywarren]

I'm confident you could create your own mechanism to raise/lower the desk. What I'm not sure of is whether it's worth the time and parts-cost to do that versus buying a kit.

[cooperised]

Infinitely more interesting than "here's a sponsored video where I build a normal standing desk." Thank you Matthias!

[christopherinteriors]

In next week's episode, Matthias builds a homemade version from stuff found in the garbage, wooden gears and an old 3hp motor which then doubles up as a lifting aid.

[hmspain]

Assemble... THEN check the manual for where the missing parts go LOL.

[willierants]

Making your own stand-up desk from scratch would be a cool project and one I would think is right up your alley.

[wouter]

I bought 2 of these to make a giant standing workbench. It works great because the buttons were actually separate from the controller in the (presumably older) design I have, connected by a good ol' RJ45 connector. I just spliced them together, and now I can control both sets at once with a single button so they say in sync with eachother

[spawn]

I bought the same desk frame a while ago and it works great. I thought the rubber grommets were there to deal with seasonal expansion of your top, which is a good idea if it's made of non-laminated wood. My preferred desk height is at 82cm (Yes, I'm rather tall) so thanks for the info on changing the lowest point so I won't have to eyeball it anymore.

[gutrali]

Oh wow this desk is a lot different than the two (identical) ones I have! I got mine from flexispot. They have two motors each. I use them every day! Just last week I used one as a man lift to clean the top hat lights in my cathedral living room ceiling haha. Also mine have a different control box with 3 presets, and 3 selectable levels of "collision avoidance". Ive had some problems with the desk thinking it has hit something, and reversing... But it seems to be measured with an accelerometer because securing the electronics box to the frame more solidly has completely resolved it on both desks. I hope wifey enjoys the sit stand experience... I know I do!!! Even just being able to adjust a few inches now and then has definitely helped out my posture

[lutheduck]

I am 95% sure we are going to see movable desk made with wood gears and shaft that goes on the back of the desk so that one can have nice drawers :) all powered by an old stepper motor :)

[Alexotronic]

Wow, what a great example of really owning something. Owning in the sense of being ready to tear something apart, modify it to better suit your needs and put it back together. Seeing all that extra wood added to the front for 'stiffness' is not necessary IMO. (I've built a handful of desks with just 3/4inch plywood.) but more importantly, think about the angle from your elbow to your hand resting on your mouse... Less thickness in front means you can get your chair arm higher underneath the desk which makes for a more ergonomic angle.

[teejaded]

I had that same flexispot frame a couple years ago and sold it because the minimum height was too tall.
The Ikea Bekant frame has a much lower minimum height and the legs are in the motors which talk to each other over wires. I believe if you're willing to forego having the metal frame all the way across you could build a standing desk using those legs and have drawers.

[DrkSder]

The table looks exactly like the one I bought recently, but I was branded by local electronics supplier. Funny how nearly every piece of equipment is made in one place and then branded differently.

[warren]

Real men dont read instruction manuals... unless there are extra pieces after you completed the build. :D

[JonnyDIY]

1:52 Matthias is "moving on up!" 🤣💕👍
PS- with Companies like this I'll just take the free product, but cannot guarantee when I'll post video about it or if will be positive. That way no pressure, because like you said it's just not worth it for products not worth too much