Stand up Work Desk

[RC_]

Where are you finding used ones?

Thanks

I saw good numbers on FB marketplace and craigslist (granted in a pretty suburban area). It was earlier in the summer so maybe it was just recent grads unloading theirs, but probably worth a look.

 

[P Carter]

I prefer a fixed standing desk with a tall stool chair. I have been through a few version of my current setup, but is is basically just a big, adjustable Ikea table with added fully adjustable monitor stands, and an elevated keyboard stand.

Two important accessories for this setup is a foot stool and a standing pad.

Agreed, I sprung and had a custom standing desk made. Have my monitor mounted to the wall with an adjustable arm, tall wobble stool, standing pad, and a footstool. Love it and stand almost all the time for going on 4 years now.

 

[SuperDUECE22]

UPLIFT Desk | Office Furniture that Benefits You

UPLIFT Desk has "Wirecutters best standing desk". Over 200 desktops & 40 frame choices. The most stable, highest quality standing desk! 15 Year Warranty. Ships same Day!

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[Loper]

I had an electric desk that moved up and down back when I was working in the office. I loved it as it was big and wide. I stood for 80% of the time once it was installed. I actually asked to purchase the desk when my company decided to close the office, but they were subleasing it with the equipment so it was a no-go.

When I began working from home I was sitting at my desk but after having back issues I knew I needed to make a change. I didn’t want to spend a bunch of money on a desk until we remodel our house and my wife and I get proper offices. So for now, I just put cinder clocks under my desk and it is at a great height and I stand almost the entire day. Looks ridiculous, but it works for now.

 

[treillw]

UPLIFT Desk | Office Furniture that Benefits You

UPLIFT Desk has "Wirecutters best standing desk". Over 200 desktops & 40 frame choices. The most stable, highest quality standing desk! 15 Year Warranty. Ships same Day!

www.upliftdesk.com

Nice but $$$$

 

[Huntindog45]

What did you end up buying?

i ended up with one of the bigger desks off of amazon. cant remember which brand but it is working very well.

 

[bat-cave]

+1 for Uplift ... very happy with mine, using this one - https://www.upliftdesk.com/uplift-v2-l-shaped-standing-desk/

 

[doc holiday13]

Our office purchased a bunch of retrofit kits from HAT Contract - they are just the legs/motors/switches that can be installed on desktops in place of the original legs. They have all sorts of options but ours are seemingly basic - electric, relatively quiet, memory setting [four] with manual up/down for other custom heights, telescopic legs without intermediate cross braces.

I have had some back issues and the height adjustable desk has been good for that - and my posture too [which are most likely realted]. I raise/lower my desk several times throughout the day; others leave theirs up. The note above regarding monitors and mounting is spot on.

If yo go electric - they are nice and I believe the easier it is to use the more you will actually use it - but you need to measure out any cable lengths and plug distances; also need to watch for monitor heights in raised positions relative to wall mounted shelves, lights, pictures....etc.

yup all this. I generally add programmable option so I can set minimum height to prevent the desk from being lowered on to an under desk hutch cabinet or chair arms. if you have overhead storage bins I'd suggest removing them because inevitably you'll run your monitors into them.
The leg kits save a few hundred dollars on laminate surfaces. I do a lot of commercial office renovations so most people aren't going to spend money on the stuff I buy for customers. we're generally using workrite, all steel, Hayworth, Herman miller

 

[RufusB.Marion]

Check out Ikea, they have a few different models. Use one at home and another at work. Like both, spacious surface and smooth raise/lower.

 

[fwafwow]

I’ve got this one at home - and with the reclaimed wood top (so it’s rustic) - https://www.vari.com/electric-standing-desk-60x30/FD-ESD6030.html. I really like it, but my biggest problem is remembering to use it to stand. I have a timer app, but I forget to set the timer.

I have a different one at the office (not sure of the model, but I can check tomorrow) and there are two issues. First, an annoying difference. My memory buttons at home work by pressing and releasing - then the desk raises or lowers to the desired height. The memory buttons at work I press and have to hold and the desk stops at the programmed height. The second is a problem - they went with monitor arms that are fixed to the desktop, and while they raise and lower, they are not designed for tall people because the monitor is never high enough (the top should be forehead height).

FWIW - I’ve had some bad back problems and I finally hired an ergonomic consultant to come to my house. He said

1. I didn’t need my foot pad since I have carpet and padding underneath it
2. don’t stand too much, and ideally to alternate every 15 min
3. When using the standing desk, remember to stand properly. Feet next to each other, and then the staggered stance position. Remember to never have excessive side-bending when attempting to weight shift.

 

[Erict]

I got an Upliftdesk for home after using them at work for years. We had 4 of them that were used 24/7 and only twice do I remember them needing to be taken apart for minor mechanical issues on the lifting mechanisms. They are not cheap, but another "buy once, cry once" purchase. The anti-fatigue mats to stand on do make a difference as well.

 

[treillw]

+1 for Uplift ... very happy with mine, using this one - https://www.upliftdesk.com/uplift-v2-l-shaped-standing-desk/

Do they ever go on sale? Coupon codes?

 

[TSAMP]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B097J3P249/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A16UR9TBBYKN22&psc=1

I am eyeballing this one. It's a hand crank and saves a couple hundred bucks. I also had a fancy L shape in office but am now at home more. Can't bring myself to spend 1500 on a desk. Although my better half is quick to remind me I spent double that on a trolling motor for the boat...priorities.

 

[bat-cave]

Do they ever go on sale? Coupon codes?

I have seen some sale emails previously, but not recently.

 

[Binz17]

I have two in my home offices, they are game changers. Pair them an attached dual monitor stand and you are good to go. I had mine made by a local company here in Chicago, Rieke Office Interiors. I think they ship. When researching them, many of the ones mentioned above had poor reviews, mostly on motors going out, sturdiness, etc. Mine are solid as a rock.

 

[ljalberta]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B097J3P249/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A16UR9TBBYKN22&psc=1

I am eyeballing this one. It's a hand crank and saves a couple hundred bucks. I also had a fancy L shape in office but am now at home more. Can't bring myself to spend 1500 on a desk. Although my better half is quick to remind me I spent double that on a trolling motor for the boat...priorities.

Seriously. I spend 10+ hours at my desk a day, and I don’t like the idea of spending a few hundred dollars on it. But a particular fishing rod or reel that I spend a fraction of the amount of time with per year, at the same price seems completely reasonable.

 

[TSAMP]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B097J3P249/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A16UR9TBBYKN22&psc=1

I am eyeballing this one. It's a hand crank and saves a couple hundred bucks. I also had a fancy L shape in office but am now at home more. Can't bring myself to spend 1500 on a desk. Although my better half is quick to remind me I spent double that on a trolling motor for the boat...priorities.

So I bought it. It came in 2 days flat. First impressions was its heavy. Put it together in under 1.5 hrs. Fit and finish is top notch. I work in manufacturing and I was impressed. Everything fit and lined up perfectly. The crank assembly is light duty, but it's also remarkably simple so any issue could be easily resolved. The laminate top is nice. Directions were minimal, but follow the pictures and it's pretty straight forward. I actually appreciated the simple instructions. Crank time is around 30 sec from lowest to highest.

 

[treillw]

So I bought it. It came in 2 days flat. First impressions was its heavy. Put it together in under 1.5 hrs. Fit and finish is top notch. I work in manufacturing and I was impressed. Everything fit and lined up perfectly. The crank assembly is light duty, but it's also remarkably simple so any issue could be easily resolved. The laminate top is nice. Directions were minimal, but follow the pictures and it's pretty straight forward. I actually appreciated the simple instructions. Crank time is around 30 sec from lowest to highest.

Is the crank removable? Looks like an obtrusive nut whacker.

 

[treillw]

So I bought it. It came in 2 days flat. First impressions was its heavy. Put it together in under 1.5 hrs. Fit and finish is top notch. I work in manufacturing and I was impressed. Everything fit and lined up perfectly. The crank assembly is light duty, but it's also remarkably simple so any issue could be easily resolved. The laminate top is nice. Directions were minimal, but follow the pictures and it's pretty straight forward. I actually appreciated the simple instructions. Crank time is around 30 sec from lowest to highest.

Could you send a couple of pics of the top? The amazon photos are trash resolution.

 

[TSAMP]

Yes I will. I went direct to their website to see better photos. The rustic brown is darker still tho. The handle slides completely out of the way. It moves about 4 inches forward to recess beneath the desk and the handle rotates 90 to make it nearly dissappear.