How to modify a computer desk into a keyboard stand
Here’s a cheap way to turn a cheap but sturdy computer desk into a great place to park a keyboard for your home studio.
- Using a metal saw of some nature, cleave through the main legs of said computer desk. Cut near the middle of the height of the legs, for maximum adjustability.
- Drill holes at different heights through both pieces of the legs you just cut in half.
- Purchase 4 sets of bolts and thumbscrews from local hardware store. (under $2.00!)
- Thumbscrew the two pieces together. You now have an adjustable height keyboard stand!
- Remove keyboard tray as it now annoyingly bumps the knees and legs.
- Voila! Cover the sawed edges of the sheet metal with something so your kid doesn’t slice his little fingers open! I used rubber weather proofing that fit perfectly over the cut edges. You could use electrical tape if you’re even cheaper than I am…
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December 3rd, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Very nice. It reminds me of improvising an ironing board into a keyboard stand, except with an ironing board there are really no mods and it is very, very, very, extremely sturdy.
December 3rd, 2008 at 8:24 pm
That is a good idea. Never thought of it. Cheap and sturdy. And trendy.