I had a similar idea, but the countertops seemed heavier than regular tabletops. I wasn't sure if it would be stable, but it looks perfectly fine in the video. Thank you for sharing! :)
Great video man, just one question, if anybody can ask: When it came to attaching the legs to the countertop, did you pre-drill those or did you just screw the legs into it? Im worried of splitting the countertop if I screw everything together without drilling first
Thanks, Definitely a good idea to pre-drill the leg mounting plate holes. Also helps keeping everything nicely aligned and much easier starting your screws. Thanks for Watching!
I don’t think so, it’s never been an issue for me. I spend many hours editing video and photos. Of course you could mount your monitor on a mounting arm. Hope this helps. Thanks for Watching 😊
If it’s only one straight section of 98 inch countertop then I would just use two legs probably about 1/3 2/3 split because without them you might get a little bit of sag in the middle. Hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching.
I didn’t attach the tops to the drawer units, just weight/ gravity. I did place the small protective dots. Hasn’t moved at all. But if you want to for more stability, remove the drawers, pre drill and use particle board screws. Thanks for Watching!
I don’t find that at all, keep in mind my monitor is only 24 inches, and raised on a monitor stand. But I feel it’s close to perfect for me. 🙂 Thanks for Watching
The top will be perfectly stable, gravity will hold it in place if everything is relatively level. Make sure to adjust each leg leveller, the counters are pretty heavy particle board core. Mine don’t move, a year on. Of course you could use an L bracket to secure your countertops if it concerns you. Hope this helps. 🙂
Can you get by without the leg in the middle right where you sit? I like to move from 1 part of L to the other, but I think my leg would bang into the desk leg. Could you position over both components of top L for support but set back out of way of legs?
You probably could, but might have some sag. The rear leg should definitely be placed on the joint between the 2 countertop sections. Or use L brackets attached to the wall. Myself I probably wouldn’t, but if you’re a light user it could be done, I suppose. Hope it helps. 🙂
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Yes, they’re very heavy. 5 Flights, definitely get a helper if you can. However I moved 2 of the smaller sized counters around without too much effort. Good Luck! 🙂
Whats your desk height, I mean the height from the Alex drawer to the karlby. Mine is 73 cms. I find an ideal height of 68 Cms, so I'm pretty stuck as to how to reduce this height.
@@honestreview9019 Maybe, I’m exactly 6 feet tall, I find the height fine, and actually considered raising it slightly with small riser blocks, but with my IKEA chair it’s been good at the 74 cm, and I’ve left it.
No, not a bit, mine is dead straight. the longer 98 inch counters might be a different story however, but I used the 74 inch. Hope that helps Thanks for Watching
This has given me a great idea for my mancave Thank you .👍
You’re welcome, Thanks for Watching!
Satisfying just by watching!
Thank you, appreciate it. 😊
I love the video!! Thought I would let you know when I click on the link for the finish it doesn’t work.
Thank you & Thanks for Letting Me Know, Appreciate It! Link Fixed. 🙂
I always enjoy your videos. Not only enjoyable to watch but also very inspiring. Simple approaches but fantastic outcomes. Thank you.
Very kind of you, you’re welcome. 😊
simply amazing
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@@DIYFotoWorks thank you boss
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Thank you
I had a similar idea, but the countertops seemed heavier than regular tabletops. I wasn't sure if it would be stable, but it looks perfectly fine in the video. Thank you for sharing! :)
You’re Welcome, they are pretty heavy, but yes very stable setup. Thanks for Watching!
Which colour is the countertop? Oak or Birch? Thanks
Birch, no problem
Great video man, just one question, if anybody can ask:
When it came to attaching the legs to the countertop, did you pre-drill those or did you just screw the legs into it? Im worried of splitting the countertop if I screw everything together without drilling first
Thanks, Definitely a good idea to pre-drill the leg mounting plate holes. Also helps keeping everything nicely aligned and much easier starting your screws. Thanks for Watching!
Damn it why did I not think of the Desk Pegs before - mini genius move mate.....
Thank you 😊
Hello, what do you think about the depth of the tabletop? Are you too close to the monitor?
I don’t think so, it’s never been an issue for me. I spend many hours editing video and photos. Of course you could mount your monitor on a mounting arm. Hope this helps. Thanks for Watching 😊
@@DIYFotoWorks Thanks for the quick answer!
@@anl1919 No Problem.
does it just sit on alex drawers? or did you connect them
Yes, just gravity, My desk never moves. But you could use L brackets for extra security. Thanks for Watching. 🙂
did you pre-drill holes for the legs or did you just use the screws and directly drilled it in?
I pre drilled legs, marked with pencil. Definitely a good idea, keeps everything straight. Thanks for Watching. 😊
how many legs and where would you say to put to support the 98" with the two filer drawers on sides?
If it’s only one straight section of 98 inch countertop then I would just use two legs probably about 1/3 2/3 split because without them you might get a little bit of sag in the middle. Hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching.
do you attach the wood block to the drawers? if so, how?
I didn’t attach the tops to the drawer units, just weight/ gravity. I did place the small protective dots. Hasn’t moved at all. But if you want to for more stability, remove the drawers, pre drill and use particle board screws. Thanks for Watching!
did you treat your desk top with polyurethane or wood oil?
Danish Oil, but you could add a polyurethane topcoat for even more protection.
isnt the table a bit narrow? like sitting too close to the monitor?
I don’t find that at all, keep in mind my monitor is only 24 inches, and raised on a monitor stand. But I feel it’s close to perfect for me. 🙂 Thanks for Watching
Was the Karlby difficult to cut?
Not at all, I used a fine cut blade, not particularly sharp, and went slow. 6 1/2 inch cordless Saw. 😊
Is the top stable? Or am I supposed to "glue" to the alex? Thanks
The top will be perfectly stable, gravity will hold it in place if everything is relatively level. Make sure to adjust each leg leveller, the counters are pretty heavy particle board core. Mine don’t move, a year on. Of course you could use an L bracket to secure your countertops if it concerns you. Hope this helps. 🙂
@@DIYFotoWorks thanks a lot. I was considering to put some rubber adesive on top of Alex to improve the friction, Just to be sure
@@imema01 Not a bad idea, I did use there tiny little included bumpers, but they don't do much.
Can you get by without the leg in the middle right where you sit? I like to move from 1 part of L to the other, but I think my leg would bang into the desk leg. Could you position over both components of top L for support but set back out of way of legs?
You probably could, but might have some sag. The rear leg should definitely be placed on the joint between the 2 countertop sections. Or use L brackets attached to the wall. Myself I probably wouldn’t, but if you’re a light user it could be done, I suppose. Hope it helps. 🙂
3:15 what is this lighting model called?
It's an Amaran Light Panel, it's excellent. There is an Amazon Link in the description section of this video. Amaran P60c RGBWW LED Panel Video Light amzn.to/3ZalTlF Thanks for Watching!
@@DIYFotoWorks THX
The song reminds me of The Sims
I’m unfamiliar, It’s been awhile. 😊 Thanks for Watching
Are these countertops very heavy? If I get a 94 inch would I need a second person to help me get it up 5 flights of stairs?
Yes, they’re very heavy. 5 Flights, definitely get a helper if you can. However I moved 2 of the smaller sized counters around without too much effort. Good Luck! 🙂
@@DIYFotoWorks thank you!
@@hilalasmat9609 you’re welcome
Yes
Whats your desk height, I mean the height from the Alex drawer to the karlby. Mine is 73 cms. I find an ideal height of 68 Cms, so I'm pretty stuck as to how to reduce this height.
Mine is 74 CM to top of desk, it really can’t be any lower. That includes the little rubber pads between the Alex drawer and bottom of counter.
@@DIYFotoWorks Thanks for the response. Still can you sit properly? I found 68 cm to be ideal. Maybe because im short. Im 157 cms tall.
@@honestreview9019 Maybe, I’m exactly 6 feet tall, I find the height fine, and actually considered raising it slightly with small riser blocks, but with my IKEA chair it’s been good at the 74 cm, and I’ve left it.
Desk depth?
25 1/2 inches deep.
The table to dimensions please
I used 74 inch counter sections. Two of them, and shortened one section by about 18 inches.
I thought there was particle board inside and would result in you being able to see it when cut
@@JoonbiTCG There is a particle board core with a veneer of real wood.
"Won't the table bow if you don't put some kind of support in the center?"
No, not a bit, mine is dead straight. the longer 98 inch counters might be a different story however, but I used the 74 inch. Hope that helps Thanks for Watching
Did you have to pre-drill holes for the legs?
Yes, Definitely a good idea, mark with pencil drill in centre. 😊 Thanks for Watching!