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Monoprice Workstream Sit/Stand Desk Frame w/ Dual Motor Height Adjustment

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Monoprice.com has Monoprice Workstream Sit/Stand Desk Frame with Dual Motor Height Adjustment for $199.99. To earn 2.5% Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

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Item details:
  • Professional‑grade ergonomic desk with a robust frame
  • Two fast, quiet, and powerful motors can lift up to 176 lbs.
  • 3‑stage legs allow for greater height adjustment range than desks with 2‑stage legs
  • Programmable touchscreen controller with 3 user presets
  • Adjustable desk width works with desktops 43" ~ 87" wide
  • High‑quality, powder‑coated steel construction

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $100 lower (33% savings) compared to the list price.
    • This price is $30 lower than last years Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • This received a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on over 180 reviews at Monoprice.
  • About this store:
    • See Monoprice return policy here.
  • Refer to the forum thread for deal discussion.

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Monoprice.com has Monoprice Workstream Sit/Stand Desk Frame with Dual Motor Height Adjustment for $199.99. To earn 2.5% Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for sharing this deal.

Item details:
  • Professional‑grade ergonomic desk with a robust frame
  • Two fast, quiet, and powerful motors can lift up to 176 lbs.
  • 3‑stage legs allow for greater height adjustment range than desks with 2‑stage legs
  • Programmable touchscreen controller with 3 user presets
  • Adjustable desk width works with desktops 43" ~ 87" wide
  • High‑quality, powder‑coated steel construction

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $100 lower (33% savings) compared to the list price.
    • This price is $30 lower than last years Frontpage Deal.
  • About this product:
    • This received a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on over 180 reviews at Monoprice.
  • About this store:
    • See Monoprice return policy here.
  • Refer to the forum thread for deal discussion.

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James_bond003
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Sure buddy no issues.
Even after one year my table top looked like it just came in.
You can watch a few YouTube videos if you want to see how to execute.
I used my garage, you should use some open area like a garage, but make sure it's not very dusty.
I borrowed saw horse from my friend, otherwise you can get two saw horses the foldable one from HD or Lowes.
Now, first step.
Use 150 grid sand paper to sand.
The butcher block comes one side with few imperfections and one side smooth. Use the sand paper to sand both sides to remove any small scratches, dents and other imperfections. I did good amount of sanding to make it really smooth. Though the butcher block comes in very good condition.
Note: as soon as you remove the packaging make sure to start working on it like staining and sealing within 48 hours. Because it comes sealed and if just keep it outside, then the wood will absorb all the surrounding moisture and may wraps.
1. Apply pre-stain wood conditioner. This may seems optional but, it's really help stain to spread and stick to the wood evenly.
I used this from Lowes you can go to Lowes and HD doesn't really matter and can pick any brand.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-8.../999913771

2. Then, you can use stain color based on how dark, or light or natural wood color you want.
I used the below oil based stain.
But, I guess I select walnut color.
You can use brush, but I use the old rag clothes.
Basically you can use any cloth old cotton tees usually perfect which are lint free.
Also you just apply two to three coats.
Allow three to four hours to dry between the coats.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-W.../999914241
3. Then, finally seal the butcher block that's very, very important.
Since I went with a bit of a shiny and glossy look I used semi-gloss polyurethane.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-3.../999913667

You don't have to get a gallon size, just small size cans are enough.
I applied three coats of polyurethane.
I used fast dry so I don't have to wait long before applying the next coat.
Finally I kept it in the garage for 24 hours so that all the oil based stain and polyurethane smell will go away.


All the products are for your reference you can use any brand from HD and Lowe's
I used Minwax brand

Hope this helps.
Splash15
4439 Posts
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Why does it matter if the desk is heavy? Are you carrying it on your back on the daily?
James_bond003
5788 Posts
425 Reputation
I got this in $250 or don't remember correctly a year back. After doing through research and shop around at Ikea, Nebraska Furniture and online.
At the same time I ordered Acacia 60"x30" butcher block from Lowes.
I spend two days for preparing butcher block by staining, sealing and finally used semi-gloss poly and it turned perfect, then assemble this desk with top butcher block.
Since that day onwards, I have received so many compliments and requests from family and friends to make one of them. Total cost $250+$165+$30 = $450 I have perfect size sit-stand workstation which I have been using day in day out. I usually adjust two to three times a day typically. The dual motor is very smooth and very silent. Set up with three different memory at different hights.
For this price its a steal.
Because I have seen the size and daul motor sit-stand desk cost anywhere from $800-$1200 which I have currently now.

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May 14, 2022
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CoreyR2384
May 14, 2022
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Quote from cymek :
Maximum Weight Capacity 176 lbs.

Without a top, the maximum weight capacity is 176 lbs. And this frame is supposed to be dual motor? Something is very wrong here.
I feel like the Monoprice page may have a typo, but I can't be sure. That seems a bit low for a dual-motor desk. I got the Autonomous dual-motor desk from Walmart online for $115 (price mistake), and it's 275 lbs max capacity. I've got a 70lb butcher block, a ~50lb PC, a 27in monitor, and 40lbs of studio monitor speakers, and it doesn't struggle in the slightest. This looks nearly identical to mine, except for the control panel. From what I've read there are only 2-3 companies that manufacture the good quality standing desks for other companies (neither Autonomous, nor Monoprice manufacturer these desks). The cheap no-name ones on Amazon, etc are a different story. Avoid those like the plague.
Last edited by CoreyR2384 May 13, 2022 at 11:03 PM.
May 14, 2022
802 Posts
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May 14, 2022
jwr28s
May 14, 2022
802 Posts
Quote from James_bond003 :
I got this in $250 or don't remember correctly a year back. After doing through research and shop around at Ikea, Nebraska Furniture and online.
At the same time I ordered Acacia 60"x30" butcher block from Lowes.
I spend two days for preparing butcher block by staining, sealing and finally used semi-gloss poly and it turned perfect, then assemble this desk with top butcher block.
Since that day onwards, I have received so many compliments and requests from family and friends to make one of them. Total cost $250+$165+$30 = $450 I have perfect size sit-stand workstation which I have been using day in day out. I usually adjust two to three times a day typically. The dual motor is very smooth and very silent. Set up with three different memory at different hights.
For this price its a steal.
Because I have seen the size and daul motor sit-stand desk cost anywhere from $800-$1200 which I have currently now.
Many thanks on that detail. Can you share an guidance on the stain you used? Or better yet an overview of the steps in the whole process. I would be forever grateful as I'm trying to up my woodworking/staining skills.
May 14, 2022
246 Posts
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May 14, 2022
oedo808
May 14, 2022
246 Posts
Quote from IndigoMoon6278 :
Hmm I was thinking about getting the legs from uplift desk but this would be a lot cheaper. Anyone know if they are comparable? Ideally I'd like to get a CPU hanger and wheels like uplift offers
I bought the uplift L shaped frame with 3 motors. It's been sitting in the garage (with my truck parked outside for longer than it's ever been) for a few months while I wait to sand and finish the two 2" thick walnut tops i glued up. I can tell you that the uplift legs are heavy, they feel 15lbs easy but I can weigh one if you're interested. They feel very heavy duty and I don't feel like I overpaid currently.

I went uplift because I had heard on SD and Reddit about monoprice motors and other brands giving out. I can tell you i spent 1k on the L shaped frame with quite a few accessories during their St Patrick's day sale and $10 per board foot (maybe $500 total, really $750 but I bought way too much) on the walnut top, plus many tools I didn't have but wanted anyways just to do it. I can't recommend uplift yet but I did a decent amount of research and they were the only ones with a frame that would fit my WFH office.
Last edited by oedo808 May 13, 2022 at 11:36 PM.
May 14, 2022
465 Posts
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May 14, 2022
koote
May 14, 2022
465 Posts
Where can I customize and order table top?
May 14, 2022
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James_bond003
May 14, 2022
5,788 Posts
Quote from jwr28s :
Many thanks on that detail. Can you share an guidance on the stain you used? Or better yet an overview of the steps in the whole process. I would be forever grateful as I'm trying to up my woodworking/staining skills.
Sure buddy no issues.
Even after one year my table top looked like it just came in.
You can watch a few YouTube videos if you want to see how to execute.
I used my garage, you should use some open area like a garage, but make sure it's not very dusty.
I borrowed saw horse from my friend, otherwise you can get two saw horses the foldable one from HD or Lowes.
Now, first step.
Use 150 grid sand paper to sand.
The butcher block comes one side with few imperfections and one side smooth. Use the sand paper to sand both sides to remove any small scratches, dents and other imperfections. I did good amount of sanding to make it really smooth. Though the butcher block comes in very good condition.
Note: as soon as you remove the packaging make sure to start working on it like staining and sealing within 48 hours. Because it comes sealed and if just keep it outside, then the wood will absorb all the surrounding moisture and may wraps.
1. Apply pre-stain wood conditioner. This may seems optional but, it's really help stain to spread and stick to the wood evenly.
I used this from Lowes you can go to Lowes and HD doesn't really matter and can pick any brand.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-8.../999913771

2. Then, you can use stain color based on how dark, or light or natural wood color you want.
I used the below oil based stain.
But, I guess I select walnut color.
You can use brush, but I use the old rag clothes.
Basically you can use any cloth old cotton tees usually perfect which are lint free.
Also you just apply two to three coats.
Allow three to four hours to dry between the coats.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-W.../999914241
3. Then, finally seal the butcher block that's very, very important.
Since I went with a bit of a shiny and glossy look I used semi-gloss polyurethane.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-3.../999913667

You don't have to get a gallon size, just small size cans are enough.
I applied three coats of polyurethane.
I used fast dry so I don't have to wait long before applying the next coat.
Finally I kept it in the garage for 24 hours so that all the oil based stain and polyurethane smell will go away.


All the products are for your reference you can use any brand from HD and Lowe's
I used Minwax brand

Hope this helps.
Last edited by James_bond003 May 13, 2022 at 11:47 PM.
May 14, 2022
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EvilTechie
May 14, 2022
2,137 Posts
for the whole desk including desktop (same dual-motor, 3-tiered leg frame), i opted for this beast on walmart.com
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Claire.../149326461

$369 shipping included and has a built-in slot for holding my tablet and phone as well as cable management, pretty interesting idea and worked out pretty well for me
i also bought a frame from them previously for under $200
cant comment on the monoprice one, but at least these 3-tiered frames provide more range than the 3 other Autonomous frames that I've got in my office
trying to stick with the same look and 3-tiered frame going forward for all new employees at my office.
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jinnbaba48
May 14, 2022
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Would be helpful in the details or top comment if the height range without any top was listed:

Height Adjustment Range 24.4" ~ 47.2"
May 14, 2022
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MyNameIsRed
May 14, 2022
9 Posts
I was looking at these desks for years, At the beginning of WFH I picked up a couple of variants of these from Home Depot.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky.../301810799

No fancy preset heights but also no motors to fail and I really don't change the height.

Another solid alternative if your worried about weight limits is a fixed height workbench from HD, Lowes, or Sam's. You can always get a tall ergo stool if you need to sit.
May 14, 2022
131 Posts
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jjwhatever
May 14, 2022
131 Posts
Quote from James_bond003 :
I got this in $250 or don't remember correctly a year back. After doing through research and shop around at Ikea, Nebraska Furniture and online.
At the same time I ordered Acacia 60"x30" butcher block from Lowes.
I spend two days for preparing butcher block by staining, sealing and finally used semi-gloss poly and it turned perfect, then assemble this desk with top butcher block.
Since that day onwards, I have received so many compliments and requests from family and friends to make one of them. Total cost $250+$165+$30 = $450 I have perfect size sit-stand workstation which I have been using day in day out. I usually adjust two to three times a day typically. The dual motor is very smooth and very silent. Set up with three different memory at different hights.
For this price its a steal.
Because I have seen the size and daul motor sit-stand desk cost anywhere from $800-$1200 which I have currently now.
I did almost the same, but used a 1 3/4" thick red oak butcher block from Menards which cost $100. Very beefy and heavy but no problem for this monoprice thing. Didn't stain it, just went over the edges with a 1/4" rounded router bit, then thorough sanding and 5 coats of polyurethane.
Loving the result and highly recommend it for anyone who is up for an easy project.
May 14, 2022
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dealgeek007
May 14, 2022
1,644 Posts
Looks like a great price. Wanted a black frame but oh well. Anything in this dual motor category is atleast $300 everywhere.

That said what homedepot butcher block are folks using?
May 14, 2022
481 Posts
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shootingcomet
May 14, 2022
481 Posts
Quote from kadafi :
I'm also using this for my wfh setup, I paired it with one of these "desktops" [lowes.com] from lowes on the semi cheap.
Lowes link is not working. Can you please give better link or the description to check. Thanks for doing this
May 14, 2022
481 Posts
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shootingcomet
May 14, 2022
481 Posts
Quote from EvilTechie :
for the whole desk including desktop (same dual-motor, 3-tiered leg frame), i opted for this beast on walmart.com
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Claire.../149326461

$369 shipping included and has a built-in slot for holding my tablet and phone as well as cable management, pretty interesting idea and worked out pretty well for me
i also bought a frame from them previously for under $200
cant comment on the monoprice one, but at least these 3-tiered frames provide more range than the 3 other Autonomous frames that I've got in my office
trying to stick with the same look and 3-tiered frame going forward for all new employees at my office.
Link doesn't show the product. Can you please put description on Walmart to search for please?
May 14, 2022
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CleverRecess5260
May 14, 2022
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Quote from James_bond003 :
Sure buddy no issues.
Even after one year my table top looked like it just came in.
You can watch a few YouTube videos if you want to see how to execute.
I used my garage, you should use some open area like a garage, but make sure it's not very dusty.
I borrowed saw horse from my friend, otherwise you can get two saw horses the foldable one from HD or Lowes.
Now, first step.
Use 150 grid sand paper to sand.
The butcher block comes one side with few imperfections and one side smooth. Use the sand paper to sand both sides to remove any small scratches, dents and other imperfections. I did good amount of sanding to make it really smooth. Though the butcher block comes in very good condition.
Note: as soon as you remove the packaging make sure to start working on it like staining and sealing within 48 hours. Because it comes sealed and if just keep it outside, then the wood will absorb all the surrounding moisture and may wraps.
1. Apply pre-stain wood conditioner. This may seems optional but, it's really help stain to spread and stick to the wood evenly.
I used this from Lowes you can go to Lowes and HD doesn't really matter and can pick any brand.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-8.../999913771

2. Then, you can use stain color based on how dark, or light or natural wood color you want.
I used the below oil based stain.
But, I guess I select walnut color.
You can use brush, but I use the old rag clothes.
Basically you can use any cloth old cotton tees usually perfect which are lint free.
Also you just apply two to three coats.
Allow three to four hours to dry between the coats.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-W.../999914241
3. Then, finally seal the butcher block that's very, very important.
Since I went with a bit of a shiny and glossy look I used semi-gloss polyurethane.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-3.../999913667

You don't have to get a gallon size, just small size cans are enough.
I applied three coats of polyurethane.
I used fast dry so I don't have to wait long before applying the next coat.
Finally I kept it in the garage for 24 hours so that all the oil based stain and polyurethane smell will go away.


All the products are for your reference you can use any brand from HD and Lowe's
I used Minwax brand

Hope this helps.
This is so helpful! Any chance you can send a picture of your desk here. Would love to see it. Thank you!!

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Quote from nickyeah :
how about this one by Famisky
FAMISK Adjustable Standing Desk, 48 * 24 Inches Dual Motors Stand up Desk with Memory Preset, Sit Stand Desk with Moodboard, Black Steel Frame/Bamboo Wood Tabletop https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HMRT...UTF8&psc=1
No warranty, this monoprice frame has 1-year warranty

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