ProductFilter: Looking for a ~2ft high table to put over my lap to put keyboard/mouse on

June 2, 2009 8:55 PM

I am trying to find/make a table that is about 2 feet high that I can put my keyboard and mouse on. The depth is irrelevant, but the length shouldn't be longer than say 4 feet. Also, would like it not to have any cross-beams or anything so I can stretch my legs out under it.

A table bit enough to put a computer on also might be helpful, but I could also put my computer on a different table. If I did the latter, than the table would not have to be that sturdy.

The ideal for me would be a fold-up table, but that's not necessary. I am also willing to build one as a last resort, but nothing that takes much more than putting some nails or screws in a couple of places (Home Depot) can cut the wood.

Adjustable-height legs would be ideal.

I need this for the sake of getting a good ergonomic position.

Above all I am looking for something very simple and cheap, as long

Thanks in advance!

posted by catquas to Shopping (7 answers total)

Ikea.

Get the VIKA KAJ adjustable leg - they go from 23 5/8" to 35 3/8"

Then get whatever table top you want. The VIKA AMON is $20 and measures 47 1/4" x 23 5/8"
posted by wfrgms at 9:09 PM on June 2, 2009

You want simple and cheap and don't care about fashion: pile up concrete blocks to the proper height, and then put a piece of half inch plywood on top of them.
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 9:16 PM on June 2, 2009

You could go for the classic dot-com approach and buy a door blank at Home Depot and screw a couple of legs on the bottom (or blocks as Chocolate Pickle recommends).
posted by zachlipton at 11:20 PM on June 2, 2009

yeah, IKEA is a winner as far as cheap DIY desk design goes.
posted by @troy at 12:26 AM on June 3, 2009

Fo many years, every flat surface in my office, darkroom, and studio was a hollow core door laid on something. The somethings ranged from concrete blocks to tqo drawer file cabinets, to sawhorses.

As of 2005 I decided to go the more lavish route of using folding tables from Costco in four, six, and eight foot lengths.

As you can see I spare no expense when it come to my work environment.
posted by imjustsaying at 3:33 AM on June 3, 2009

This one is 30"sq x 15.25"H and it rolls up. It's also on sale at the moment.
posted by dancinglamb at 9:49 AM on June 3, 2009

Is this to use while sitting on a bed? Or a sofa? A little more context would be helpful.
posted by reddot at 6:26 PM on June 3, 2009