Adjustable Height Desk | Hand Crank Drafting Table DIY
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Here is a DIY adjustable height Desk with a diy Hand crank mechanism style thingy I made. This is a drafting table that i recently made for a customer. I hope you enjoy it!
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Here is the exact "gold thing" that I used in the video. amzn.to/2ZPDE7c
Hi have questions.
Context: BFF lives in Studio -300 sqft. Already found him a queen loft bed on Craigslist for free and installed, also made him a pegboard rack thing that pannels the previously exposed back of the refrigerator to hang his pots, pans, and ladles from. Now I'm on a quest to help him win counter space. His current kitchen set-up includes almost this exact countertop just doesn't have the white racks underneath or on the side (www.ikea.com/us/en/p/sunnersta-mini-kitchen-s29393399/), and a full size portable dishwasher with butcher block top that I found on Craigslist for free again.
Anyway, I originally found a butcher block floating island on Facebook MarketPlace for $10, and got it to refinish the block and eventually repurpose it as a leaf to the portable dishwasher for overhang seating and extra counter space, but I have a major issue here... The weight! It'll tip it over if th dishwasher isn't full! Additionally the dishwasher is too tall to fit under the stainless steel countertop and I'm starting to wonder if extra counter space/overhang seeing wouldn't be a bad idea to have tucked away underneath. So now, I want to make a make shift sit stand counter with locking castors that can be adjusted easily to store under the stainless steel counter, pulled out and adjusted to the height of the portable dishwasher butcher block top or stainless steel counter for extra counter space and adjusted for seating if desired. I'm learning a lot. I want it to be a manual mechanism to adjust it to keep costs down and longevity in its integrity. How would you recommend approaching this?
Abigail Rommel that is a great thing that you are doing!
There are a few different ways of making something like this depending how n the tools that you have available. Can you weld? Or are you looking for some kind of mechanical device that all ready exists that you can repurpose?
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I do not know enough about welding, but I’m good at Jerry rigging/repurposing pre-existing fasteners and whatnot that you can find in the hardware store. I do have a heat gun and I can sort of solder with that... I’ve genuinely only done that to patch plaster and other plastic oriented fixes like pool lining and kayak hole repair. I can work well with wood, but I do want this to be stable and I’m not super confident in a mechanical system built with wood
I am going for something like this as far as size goes (www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/audio-visual-direct-ergonomic-adjustable-standing-desk-avdr1013.html)
Something like this as far as mechanics goes ( www.ikea.com/us/en/p/skarsta-desk-sit-stand-white-s89324812/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1qL6BRCmARIsADV9JtYqRsi0h3T1eSMV5nPW5hXV_J_IEtwYCQ5OGEQMSn0CWLgaBwlGzooaAoECEALw_wcB )
And for the bottom, I want it to be a hybrid of the two (I'd like castor's like the first, but space between like the second so that it straddles the Rev a shelf garbage and recycling make shift platform with castors thing I made him
Hi I just wanted to share an update. I ended up helping him find a countertop sized portable dishwasher. It fit perfectly underneath the sink. And then we set up this sort of command hook thing to hold the hose up so that the water doesn't just dispense all over the floor the minute you take it off the faucet. Then we got a baker's rack that fit his microwave underneath the counter space of the baker's rack. I spent under $100. And he is pay me back by selling the full size portable dishwasher for $100! that full size portable dishwasher I got for free off Craigslist. So I'm pretty happy.
Uh...that's a tilting table, not a lifting table.
I bought this for my friend for his birthday as we just moved into a new house and he finally has room for a workshop. The bench was very easy to set up th-cam.com/users/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh They center support is a little difficult to snap in and out of place at first but at least then we know the bench is secure. It was a pleasant surprise when we saw it came with clamps. I apparently missed that in the description. My friend loves the versatility of the bench. Great starter bench for his workshop and easily transportable all over our property. I wish the bench was a little taller but the other features of the bench more than make up for that.
So cool! Subscribed! I am disappointed that it's not an adjustable height desk, as described, though.
Wonder if it would be adjustable height desk complete game changer
I enjoy how the wheel has an industrial aesthetic while also being something I imagine to be pleasant to use. Awesome work!
Had a few of these around my home as a kid: www.google.com.au/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiiz7inw73XAhUHwLwKHTbGA6cQjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fexplore%2Fsinger-table%2F&psig=AOvVaw3iSNAktH58nMSD_QaZXjka&ust=1510730362742709
Due to irreparable top and sewing machine
Thanks! The wheel is super smooth and definitely a joy to use.
I like the gold thing. Sometimes you just have to walk around the hardware or automotive store for the thing that inspires you, that thing you didn't know existed and there's probably something better out there but this will do the job. Totally not using it for its intended purpose but it works.
Genius! I've been looking into making an adjustable drawing/painting table. I like the antique drafting table type but I can't find a source for the mechanism and the antique tables cost a fortune. I'm giving this a try. If I get any compliments I will send people to your video here. And if I get any criticism of the design (there's always one clown in the bunch that will claim they could have done it better) that's on me. 😆 Going to check out your other videos too. Cheers!
Awesome video! Would you love to see you make a standing desk using linear actuators. :)
what an awesome mechanism!!!
So cool! I love this!
Woah this is awesome! Im going to try use this method to make a sit to stand desk!
Awesome
@@DoingitWithjason are you going to do that?
Nice job!
What the heck!? Cool stuff, I want 1!
Is there a way to use a crank mechanism for something like a baby gate that would crank to expand and lock in place? Im using pressure mount bolts currently but I think a crank system would not only look awesome but make taking it down and putting it up so much easier
Killer table dude! 🤘
+Matthew Johnson Thanks Matt!! It was fun
Neat build!
Thanks Regor!!! How was VMW??
Love the table Jason
Thanks! I appreciate hearing that! It was a fun 1
Doing it With jason, what is that mechanism called that rod thing ? Please let me know ASAP. Thanks in advance
Actually mindblowing.
Cool project. Nicely done Jason!👍🏻
Paul Peck Thanks Paul!!!
adjusts tractor implements. Will survive desk work? Yes.
Nice work dude
Thanks!
I am impressed ☺
CreativeQueen x Awe, thanks! It came out great and the customer loves it! Wait until you see what I have coming up!! It kind of involves Negan from the Walking dead
Doing it With jason ohh wow. Looking forward to it 👍
Nice 👍 job mate
How can we make height adjustment table for various uses like on bed and regular height , Can you sort this out for me
2:07 soo cool!
Kick-Ass Idea!
Thanks!
Have you made any convertible coffee tables to dining tables? Hopefully not weighing too much since it’s for an elderly person?
Where can I get a pulley like that?
My new idea put a table in house that I can adjust for fun time :)
wait wtf how does you lock the pully in place so it doesn't turn after setting tilt angle?
haha, great DIY, and very funny :-)
I wonder could you make a motorized version?
subbed. btw.
Thanks for subscribing! Yes, I can definitely make a motorized version and am planning to, just waiting for the budget to allow 😁
That's awesome would like to apply your skills to make adjustable rc car ramp.4 foot by 4 foot up to a 45 degree angle with slight bow on ramp for lift .16 inch high point lowered 6 to 8 inches. TY an y thoughts?
How wide should door frame be?
hahahaha! Man you have a great sense of humor and the design is great!
John Harper Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It definitely came out better than I hoped for sure!
What's that gold thing??
That turning mechanisms really gives it a industrial look. What is the name of that gold thing? Thank you in advance
+uncle juan It's called an adjustable top link, for a tractor I believe...so most tractor supply stores should have it!
Thank you jason! i appreciate you taking the type to reply!
Wow you are really amazing..
Thank you so much 😀 you are too kind
Does it wobble when raised?
+David Gabor Not at all! It's very sturdy
Is there a lil bit of cheaper material to substitute if I couldn't find exactly the same materials you used for adjustable tilting of the table?
Unfortunately this is the least expensive way that I have found to do it. It actually wasn't all that expensive
@@DoingitWithjason I see. Thanks so much for the reply Jason. I have asked a carpenter to build me my own lil diy drafting table , but unfortunately he couldn't find an adjustable tilting lever or hatch or whatever it is available at any hardware store near our place for the table to be adjusted securely. Do you think hook and eye could be alright as a substitute in case I couldn't find the proper materials?
After going back to the store, I found it! Here is exactly what I used in the video.
amzn.to/2ZPDE7c
I hope it helps!
@@DoingitWithjason Thanks for the big help Jason 😀. I don't know🤔 if I could get that type of material here as I live in Asia. Ordering online has given me a lot of problems lately . Guess will hafta try to look for somethin' as close to the link you've provided. Appreciate it, Thanks again. 🙏😊
Ah a good thing. I need a gold thing. I ca only find grey things. I’ll keep looking 😜
Here is the exact gold thing from the video. Sorry for taking so long to find it lol.
amzn.to/2ZPDE7c
Please send the dimensions of this table size etc
Oh. "Gold thing". Awesome. I've finally found the name of the mechanism I've spent the last ten minutes looking for
I have it pinned on the top comment 🤷♂️
Ain't nobody here to read comments
your website linked above is not working are you still doing custom furniture?
Yes I am. Try doingitwithjason.com
Can ya do how to make a crossbow out of pencils and other simple stuff
ExtremelyExtinct 23 That's a brilliant idea! I am putting the gears together in my head and will absolutely do this! Thanks!!!
Doing it With jason :)
"adjustable table" is rank 6!
Well hot dang! I guess I am learning lol
you said the pulley is from a band saw what would be another option for people who can't find that?
I would say scrap or junk yard.. basically any place selling recycled metal.
@@DoingitWithjasonokay so any pulley kinda thing that's suitable to fit that adjustable link 👍
I was really in need of a drafting table thanks for this video
Yep, especially older automotive or tractor pulleys
Height adjustable table for a software developer :P
PLease build it or share some idea
How much did you charge to build this table
Somewhere around $2500 I think
@@DoingitWithjason thank you bro! Nice build.
Very cool. But it got me thinking "hydraulic car jack" instead of "gold thing".
Absolutely! You can substitute the gold thing with pretty much anything. I've even used cheap trailer Jack's from harbor freight
Lol, what a channel name
it’s just a
tilting desk!!
This isn't adjusting the height, only the tilt
If I say I want you to build me a chair would you build it
Absolutely! And if I say I want you to pay me for the chair would you pay me
that's tilt, not lift
Not a height adjustable desk. A tilt adjustable desk
not a lifting table is it!
Not what I was looking for and made me uncomfortable.
So... It's not an adjustable height desk?
Thanks for the clickbait.
Pretty sad knowledge!!
Adjustable angle - NOT adjustable height!