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expired Posted by TattyBear | Staff • May 13, 2022
May 13, 2022 5:29 PM
Monoprice Workstream Sit/Stand Desk Frame w/ Dual Motor Height Adjustment
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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.
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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grab a Karlby, and done.
It's real wood, which is going to be much better than laminate. I love the look of this wood and it won't take much to finish it. It should make for a great desk top at a good price.
Thinking costco because of warranty, do not care how it looks as long as it does the job.
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For the wheels, I am guessing they have some sort of locking mechanism? Otherwise, the desk would be floating around???
I would also like to add wheels just for fun, but am not as handy!
Thinking costco because of warranty, do not care how it looks as long as it does the job.
Pretty sure I know the answer to this question, but just in case there's a genius furniture hacker around...I've been working on a cheap 72" x 30" folding table since WFH. The top's plastic. (I added a tablecloth for flair, haha). The top has a lip all the way around and attaches to the folding apparatus on the lip. In other words, it doesn't bolt to the top of anything currently.
Could I take my plastic folding table top and somehow use it as a top for this? If so, how would I attach it? Any and all novel ideas welcome
ETA: The table would be holding up a monitor, keyboard, mouse, a couple desk lamps, and a couple notebooks so not a lot of weight
Pretty sure I know the answer to this question, but just in case there's a genius furniture hacker around...I've been working on a cheap 72" x 30" folding table since WFH. The top's plastic. (I added a tablecloth for flair, haha). The top has a lip all the way around and attaches to the folding apparatus on the lip. In other words, it doesn't bolt to the top of anything currently.
Could I take my plastic folding table top and somehow use it as a top for this? If so, how would I attach it? Any and all novel ideas welcome
ETA: The table would be holding up a monitor, keyboard, mouse, a couple desk lamps, and a couple notebooks so not a lot of weight
Also any table top recommendations without needing any wood work? Is monoprice table top any good https://www.monoprice.c
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