Industrial Shelf for Standup Desk: How to Add an Extending Keyboard Shelf

[member 428835]

Hi PF! I'm using this cabinet as a standup desk, so my computer is on the top and my keyboard is on one of the lower shelves.

Since the shelves are covered from the top, I can't see my keyboard. I am proficient at typing without looking except when it comes to special characters. Does anyone have an idea where to buy or how to build an extending shelf that slides out?

Even if it's a "ghetto" solution, I'm all for it. (I'm just a grad student looking for a cheap, functional solution).

Thanks!

 

[berkeman]

Are you using all of the lower metal shelves? If not, pull one out and use magnets to give you an extendable shelf for your keyboard...

EDIT -- It looks like if you pull a bottom shelf out and turn it upside down with flat magnets between it and your keyboard shelf, you should end up with a pretty good adjustable keyboard shelf. Just be sure to keep your credit cards away from the magnets...

 

[Tom.G]

Keyboard Drawer... from an Office Supply store or that BIG mail order firm named after a river. USD$25 and up.

 

[member 428835]

Keyboard Drawer... from an Office Supply store or that BIG mail order firm named after a river. USD$25 and up.

Hahahaha at first I was wondering what firm you were talking about, but then I realized it was a prime idea