I really appreciate this deskquest of yours! I'm sure there's a lot of us that are going back and forth between choosing a budget set up or investing a bit more for a sturdier, more long term build. This has definitely given more insight on both options. I think I'm going to look into the Karlby option for sure. Definitely keep us updated if you come across any more findings!
I ordered the 98” Karlby and it’s so big I had rented a u-haul to carry it and man gonna struggle bringing it up the stairs I hate to imagine how hard it’ll be whenever I move
Thank you for your video amigo...After watching your videos about the Ikea desks. I decided to get rid of my old Lagkapten and go for the Karlby. I'm upgrading my monitor to the Samsung Oddysey G9 57 inches and I don't want to take any risks. I have my doubts about the Lagkapten being able to withstand such a heavy monitor...I like your reasoning at the end of the video. If in doubt, or if you think it may not be strong enough why risk it? Thanks amigo. I'm looking forward to setting up my Karlby. :)
I have questions lol firstly which length did you go with? I see they have 74 all the way up to 98. Secondly do I need to bolt or screw anything onto the karlby or does it simply just sit on top of the Alex drawers? I’m looking for a super long, but sturdy desk to fit at least 3 monitors, an Xbox, keyboard, speakers, mic, etc. i know that’s a helluva lot to ask of you but I truly appreciated this breakdown and became so intrigued with where your journey finished. Hope it’s not too much to ask for lol
Hey! I went with the 74" which fits my triple monitor setup just right. I think the 98" would be a bit too large with anything placed at the ends being out of reach. No bolting required! I only added some 3M felt pads to the Alex drawers and the Karlby has enough weight to sit nicely without moving. Based on your planned use case and the items you've described, I think you'd have no issue going with a 74". Saves you money and has just enough space, though this is assuming your monitors are ~27" like mine. If they're a bit larger, it should still work though your desktop/laptop might have to be stored on the ground next to your desk. Really depends on your specific set up. The keyboard and speakers should be a non issue unless the speakers are bulky and will fight for space with the monitors. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for this video you summed up my decision. Also, you gave so much useful information. I can’t thank you enough. Question, on top of drawers did u put anything?
Is there an overhang in the back? It looks perfectly flush in the front but I noticed the dimensions of the Karlby and the Alex drawers aren't exactly the same
Good eye! Yes, there is overhang but I think it's helpful as it provides additional space for monitor arms. The over hang is 2-3" which doesn't cause any issues for me.
How is this setup doing, a year later? Still no sagging in the middle? Also I'm curious if you considered any of the IKEA desk underframe options? I think the RODULF is the only one that "fits" the KARLBY.
Thanks! I bought the ADILS separately, and at $5, that's a solid deal. It's generally a not so great product but when used to just support the midpoint of the Karlby, it gets the job done.
Built mine same 2 years ago love it its more bigger I don't have pole in middle still no sag. I love mine to. Did my built desk best think ever. yea very heavy . mine is 74 yea i noticed price went up a lot. glad you like it I love mine I have a like. Had mine for 2 years love it will keep it much longer .
Would 2 Alex drawers and a lagkapten with a leg in the middle be fine for a pc gaming setup with 2 monitors a pc and extra stuff like plants phones etc
For the Lagkapten desk: Would attaching metal supports help? Ive been thinking about buying two metal trapezoid legs, and some inexpensive slotted angle iron rods (about the same length to the tabletop). Then attach the legs to the rods to create a metal frame. And attach that tabletop to the rods. Will this greatly reduce the wobble, and at the same time increase the rigidity to prevent the sagging issue? Edit 1:I changed the design. I realized the legs are wide and bulky enough to prevent the wobbling issue. So i decided to attach the rods to the length side of the tabletop (basically recreating a wooden shelf). This will allow me to use my mic, monitor, and camera clamps without the compression issue in the recycled paper areas. And Im thinking about buying cheap black spray paint to give it a modern/rustic feel, since cheap paint scratches off fairly easily. Edit 2: about the same price as 1 alex drawer
Hey, thanks for asking. Based on what I was able to understand, it seems like more work than its worth. If you have to put so much work in to bolstering the Lagkapten, makes more sense to just get a solid wood desktop and skip all the additional steps. Ultimately, the Lag's flaw is that it has a hollow construction which will always make it inferior to conventional solid desktops.
@@ohpinyanated1692 Your 100% right. I got all the material yesterday and finished the build today. The desk is fairly sturdy but I don't think it was worth it. I should've spent the extra 50 bucks to save hours of my time.
awesome video. I purchased the Karlby top a couple of months ago when it was $189 and now it’s over $220 which is crazy to me. Definitely needed a flat bed to get it lol. I need to buy some Alex drawers though. Clean setup!
Is the Alex and Karlby combo WITHOUT the leg stands still too high for shorter people? 5'6 or shorter? Just wondering would a KARLBY and HELMER combo work? Helmer is 26" high without castors but would 2 of these support the Karlby?
You helped me making my mind in buying the desk. THANKS. But that desk of yours deserve a bit more cable management, to make it look cleaner!!!! come on dude xD
I really appreciate this deskquest of yours! I'm sure there's a lot of us that are going back and forth between choosing a budget set up or investing a bit more for a sturdier, more long term build. This has definitely given more insight on both options. I think I'm going to look into the Karlby option for sure. Definitely keep us updated if you come across any more findings!
I'm so happy to hear that this has helped someone :D Curious to hear what path you end up going down, either way, just steer clear of the Lagkapten!
Thank you for making this video. I'm now 100% certain that the Karlby battlestation will be my next desk.
Is the middle leg required for the 72" Karlby? Does it sag without the leg?
Whats that middle leg? How you mount it and did you buy it from Ikea too? Model name?
I ordered the 98” Karlby and it’s so big I had rented a u-haul to carry it and man gonna struggle bringing it up the stairs I hate to imagine how hard it’ll be whenever I move
Thank you for your video amigo...After watching your videos about the Ikea desks. I decided to get rid of my old Lagkapten and go for the Karlby. I'm upgrading my monitor to the Samsung Oddysey G9 57 inches and I don't want to take any risks. I have my doubts about the Lagkapten being able to withstand such a heavy monitor...I like your reasoning at the end of the video. If in doubt, or if you think it may not be strong enough why risk it? Thanks amigo. I'm looking forward to setting up my Karlby. :)
Where did you buy your keyboard mat from really clean the wave
Good video! At 8:34 what is that thing called that makes the monitor higher? And where did you purchase that from?
Monitor stand
@@doge3058 Thank you!
@@doge3058 but where though because it matches perfectly?
@6xub208 between the bottem the monitor and the desk it's the little platform the moniter is on
I have questions lol firstly which length did you go with? I see they have 74 all the way up to 98. Secondly do I need to bolt or screw anything onto the karlby or does it simply just sit on top of the Alex drawers? I’m looking for a super long, but sturdy desk to fit at least 3 monitors, an Xbox, keyboard, speakers, mic, etc. i know that’s a helluva lot to ask of you but I truly appreciated this breakdown and became so intrigued with where your journey finished. Hope it’s not too much to ask for lol
Hey!
I went with the 74" which fits my triple monitor setup just right. I think the 98" would be a bit too large with anything placed at the ends being out of reach.
No bolting required! I only added some 3M felt pads to the Alex drawers and the Karlby has enough weight to sit nicely without moving.
Based on your planned use case and the items you've described, I think you'd have no issue going with a 74". Saves you money and has just enough space, though this is assuming your monitors are ~27" like mine. If they're a bit larger, it should still work though your desktop/laptop might have to be stored on the ground next to your desk. Really depends on your specific set up. The keyboard and speakers should be a non issue unless the speakers are bulky and will fight for space with the monitors.
Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for this video you summed up my decision. Also, you gave so much useful information. I can’t thank you enough. Question, on top of drawers did u put anything?
Is there an overhang in the back? It looks perfectly flush in the front but I noticed the dimensions of the Karlby and the Alex drawers aren't exactly the same
Good eye! Yes, there is overhang but I think it's helpful as it provides additional space for monitor arms. The over hang is 2-3" which doesn't cause any issues for me.
How is this setup doing, a year later? Still no sagging in the middle? Also I'm curious if you considered any of the IKEA desk underframe options? I think the RODULF is the only one that "fits" the KARLBY.
Looks good! Did you buy the ADILS leg separately or did it come with the KARLBY?
Thanks! I bought the ADILS separately, and at $5, that's a solid deal. It's generally a not so great product but when used to just support the midpoint of the Karlby, it gets the job done.
Did you put screws to secure the desk top to the drawers?
No screws, just some felt pads to prevent sliding coupled with good ol' grah-vi-tee!
Thanks for making this video, you really helped me out thanks! :)
Was this the 74” length Karlby? If so it looks perfect with the Alex’s
Is this 200x60? Because I'm really concerned if a xxl Mousepad will be touching the monitor
Built mine same 2 years ago love it its more bigger I don't have pole in middle still no sag. I love mine to. Did my built desk best think ever. yea very heavy . mine is 74 yea i noticed price went up a lot. glad you like it I love mine I have a like. Had mine for 2 years love it will keep it much longer .
How much weight do you have? I have a 27” and 2 24” monitors so I’m thinking the leg will be necessary
Do you think these drawers would hold the laminate countertop with monitors? It’s the SALJAN on ikea.
Hey, great video! Just wondering did you use screws for the middle support leg to connect to the karlby desktop??
I like your Batman chair.. From which brand/ do you recommend it ? Thanks
Is the 200/ 60 table good enough for dual 27 inch monitors?
Would 2 Alex drawers and a lagkapten with a leg in the middle be fine for a pc gaming setup with 2 monitors a pc and extra stuff like plants phones etc
How sturdy is the desk, does it wobble when gaming or working?
For the Lagkapten desk: Would attaching metal supports help? Ive been thinking about buying two metal trapezoid legs, and some inexpensive slotted angle iron rods (about the same length to the tabletop). Then attach the legs to the rods to create a metal frame. And attach that tabletop to the rods. Will this greatly reduce the wobble, and at the same time increase the rigidity to prevent the sagging issue?
Edit 1:I changed the design. I realized the legs are wide and bulky enough to prevent the wobbling issue. So i decided to attach the rods to the length side of the tabletop (basically recreating a wooden shelf). This will allow me to use my mic, monitor, and camera clamps without the compression issue in the recycled paper areas. And Im thinking about buying cheap black spray paint to give it a modern/rustic feel, since cheap paint scratches off fairly easily.
Edit 2: about the same price as 1 alex drawer
Hey, thanks for asking. Based on what I was able to understand, it seems like more work than its worth. If you have to put so much work in to bolstering the Lagkapten, makes more sense to just get a solid wood desktop and skip all the additional steps. Ultimately, the Lag's flaw is that it has a hollow construction which will always make it inferior to conventional solid desktops.
@@ohpinyanated1692 Your 100% right. I got all the material yesterday and finished the build today. The desk is fairly sturdy but I don't think it was worth it. I should've spent the extra 50 bucks to save hours of my time.
awesome video. I purchased the Karlby top a couple of months ago when it was $189 and now it’s over $220 which is crazy to me. Definitely needed a flat bed to get it lol. I need to buy some Alex drawers though. Clean setup!
Is the Alex and Karlby combo WITHOUT the leg stands still too high for shorter people? 5'6 or shorter? Just wondering would a KARLBY and HELMER combo work? Helmer is 26" high without castors but would 2 of these support the Karlby?
where did you get the monitor riser from?
How did you attach the leg under the desk?
What is the width of the karlby ?
what brand is your hoodie?
nice review, I ordered the same karlby countertop with the alex drawers so Imma hope that it will last a long time for me
You helped me making my mind in buying the desk. THANKS. But that desk of yours deserve a bit more cable management, to make it look cleaner!!!! come on dude xD
Gave a sub for the country music! :)
Ordered my karlby & Alex today, this video made me decide to get the leg, thank you!
Hey, just wondering, are you planning on just drilling holes in the bottom of your karlby desktop for your middle leg stand?
@@yungpizzazz2024you have to only way to use the leg
Inflation sucks. I got the Alex drawers and they are $120 and the top is now 220
Veneer is thin slices of real wood glued to cheaper material
Really nice review
Great mouse mat
If i was to use 2 alex drawers and a 160cm by 60cm tabletop, would i need to use an adil leg?
prob only 1
the salesman
I like the karlby but I think it would look stupid if it’s not white
My mom designed that alex desk loll
OMG it's been 7 minutes and can this be any more boring!!!!