(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best office furniture accessories

Reddit did not like my text. here it is. I wanted to replace my glass L-shaped computer desk as I had it for 10 years and wanted to fix issues I had with it. So I laid out my requirements:

1. I wanted a wood top, as glass, while easy to clean and maintain, is colder than wood.
   
2. Improve cable management to hide as many cables as possible. Glass/metal table not effective here
   
3. Hidden power strip
   
4. No table legs blocking me from moving back and forth between home and work computer.
   
5. Current glass desk is 30 inches deep, I like that depth.
   
6. I wanted the table height to be able to fit my file cabinet underneath to clean up the space
   
   I looked at roomandboard.com, and found a table I liked, but not cheap, with shipping, around $1700.
   
   http://www.roomandboard.com/catalog/office/desks/parsons-leg-l-shaped-desks
   
   So can i do it myself for less?
   
   I started by looking on r/DIY and came across pipe desks. Great idea, industrial look, and would fit in with my building as i live in a gentrified industrial neighborhood.
   Here was a great example:
   
   https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/2w3phn/pipe_and_butcher_block_ldesk/
   Shoutout to u/tylergarner as I stole some of his ideas, such as the powerstrip he used and the metal mending strips. Thanks!
   
   My issues with this DIY (not everyone has these constraints)
   
7. Having to strip/paint pipe - i live in a loft and have limited space, fumes/vapors will kill brain cells.
   
8. Loved the wood, but would have to sand, stain and poly it. Sand would get all over the loft and again, fumes/vapors.
   
9. I am not experienced with staining, so may screw it up.
   
   So i needed to solve the wood top issues and the legs problem.
   
   Solving the Table top issue.
   
   I looked online for options for wood, and found options besides Lumber Liquidators that have finished wood tops
   www.crosscuthardwoods.com (local portland, oregon store 2 miles from my loft) - they carried two brands
   
10. Michigan Maple Butcher Block http://www.butcherblock.com/products/residential-products/residential-counter-tops/
    
11. John Boos - here is an example on amazon
    http://www.amazon.com/John-Boos-Thick-Commercial-Butcher/dp/B005IZ2EZQ/ref=sr_1_19?srs=2594426011&ie=UTF8&qid=1450283655&sr=8-19&keywords=john+boos+maple
    
    Local companies in your city may be able to order these or maybe a different brand
    
    Benefits of buying finished
    
    1. looks great
       
    2. Quicker/less work
       
    3. can be ordered with poly finish (no chemicals)
       
    4. can be custom ordered with edge (e.g., bullnose, square edge) and size
       
       Issues - costs can be higher and staining is not possible
       
       Things to consider if you choose this approach - Ensure you know if you wanted finished (Poly) or unfinished. You can get it either way. John Boos will burn their logo into the wood unless requested not to have name.
       
       I decided on 60 by 30 by 1.5 inches thick Maple, square edge, poly and no logo. Good news is that crosscut had it in stock by both vendors.
       John Boos $328 and Michigan Maple ($298). I went with John Boos as the finish was smoother and the wood pieces were the length of the table, not the traditional butcher block style.
       I bought two.
       
       Solving the Leg issue
       
       I searched on line for "metal table legs" and found several vendors.
       http://www.tablelegsonline.com/table-legs.html
       http://www.tablelegworld.com/Table-Height-Table-Legs
       Ikea sells them as well
       
       I was unsure the height so i went with cheap and fast, adjustable black legs from Ikea. $15/each needed 7 ($105 total)
       One of the two tables is short a leg, below I talk about how i support the missing leg.
       https://us-mg5.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?action=showLetter&umid=2_0_0_1_344973_AIt2imIAABORVnERMgfrWKGy%2F3A&box=Inbox&src=td&.rand=1808515774
       
       The legs are ok, adjustable, and low shine black, but not as rigid as I wanted. Not an issue when assembled, but more just me knowing it could be better. I later found out that i could buy the cool square legs from Room and Board for $40 a piece.
       
       Connecting the two tables together
       
       I saw that u/tylergarner used a window sash to connect the two tables together and I was going to run with that, but I then saw this idea on the crosscut site.
       http://www.crosscuthardwoods.com/tite-joint.html
       
       I loved the idea of tite joint, but as I did not want to burrow into the table so i looked around and found this, which I installed.
       
       http://www.wwhardware.com/epco-joint-fasteners-e0026e $15 shipped.
       
       I bought a much longer screw from Ace HW to enable more space between the brackets so I am not screwing too close to the edge.
       You may be able to go to a countertop store and buy one from them as they use them to connect countertops together.
       
       Supporting the missing leg
       
       I installed two of the following
       http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-10-in-Zinc-Plated-Mending-Plate-15390/202034036 ($3 each) I used #12 screws to mount these.
       These work very well, zero sag, even after sitting on it for a few mins (155lbs).
       
       Costs before my options (Around $800). So I saved $900 over the room and board solution. I am happy.
       
       Options I chose to install.
       
       Wire management - Ikea
       Cheap and highly effective. $10 each, bought three.
       http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30200253/
       
       Drawer to hold pens, paper and the like
       http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KWM8EEK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00
       Love it, $35 from amazon - did not find many options here. Maybe searched on the wrong terms
       
       Power Strip
       http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027D3LNG?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01
       
       Lots of plugs and spaced out so no conflicts accessing them, $28 amazon
       
       Adjustable Keyboard Tray
       http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B0DCOO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
       $95 and a crappy 3M design, sticks about 1 inch out from the edge of the table when installed as designed. would not buy again.
       
       How did i mount my PC underneath my desk?
       
       I had a smaller version of the following.
       http://www.storables.com/10-x-24-shelf.html
       I used 1.5 inch fender washers and screws where the legs go to mount to the table, then I used cable ties to hold of the PC (intel NUC) and USB drives.
       
       
       Note:
       I did not use any of the screws provided in the legs, or options i selected. Maple is very hard and the philip screws they provided strip very, very, very easy. I went to my local Ace Hardware store and bought my screws. 5 min walk and could by individually versus a whole box from HD/Lowes. Saved money and frustration.
       I generally got the biggest diameter screws I could get the fit the hole for the legs, and they are in there, zero issues. Ensure you drill pilot holes to avoid splitting the wood, I followed this guide for hardwood and was mostly successful http://engineershandbook.com/Tables/woodscrewpilotholes.htm
       
       Options to lower costs
       
       
12. Buy a solid wood door and rip to size. Lowes and HD sell them.
    http://www.homedepot.com/p/JELD-WEN-30-in-x-80-in-Woodgrain-Flush-Solid-Core-Unfinished-Hardwood-Interior-Door-Slab-THDJW160700464/202036255
    
13. Buy a cheaper type of prefinished wood than maple.
    
14. Ikea apparently sells some countertops that can/maybe able to be used, but I did not look into it.

This is definitely a project with a lot of potential. The ErgoDox is pretty popular. I have thought about how to solve this problem before. There are many different ways to approach this.

You can design a whole case with tilting and tenting built in, like the ErgoDox EZ. Alternatively build a lift kit, that will work with most of the popular cases with and without included wrist rest.

There are also lots of possible ways engineer a solution. Just having adjustable screws like on the linked example and the EZ is the laziest way to do it. Folding feet would be a different approach.

Defining the goals properly for a project like this is usually very helpful. Building any lift solution isn't difficult, building a great one is. That means making the right tradeoffs between price, ease of use, adjustability, reliability, comfort, elegance. I also think a way to attach both halves into one piece might be an interesting idea. Then it's easier to move around without losing your positioning, basically turning an ErgoDox more into a Kinesis Advantage. It also doesn't have to be the ideal solution for everybody. Just something that many users will like.

1. The best time I ever had in school was when I was in microbiology (I was a psych major). My professor was amazing. She challeged us and let us do mini experiments in lab. I love science and this class let me be free to investigate areas I was interested in. We learned a lot through this method and I thank her for teaching me about our microfloura friends all the time.
   
   
2. Most wonderful time
   
   
3. I hope your school year is exciting and full of knowledge learning! It really is the most wonderful time in your life, The chance to be wrong and make mistakes with an opportunity to correct them. Wide open doors to new areas of learning and people from whick to ask questions about those areas. All the best to you!
   
   
4. This back support is actually something i need now because of school. Poor posture during long study hours took its toll.

The tallest brackets I've *ever* seen, and I've worked in office/commercial furniture for nearly 8 years, in a part of the country where the vast majority of my office projects are fully sit-to-stand desk-equipped... is 4". Your requirement for being able to push in your keyboard, with the tilt you require, to pass by both the underside of the desktop and AND the under-desk cross bars AND the track of the tray itself, is quite niche. In the end, you might need to just find a keyboard tray that has the easiest tilt angle adjustment so you can easily switch back and forth so that you can more quickly switch between flat and your preferred angle. Most allow height controls on-the-fly even with one hand, but require turning a knob to set the angle, which would for sure be annoying if you had to do it every time you had to push in your keyboard. Perhaps there's something our there with an easier-to-change control.

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The challenge with brackets as you've drawn them would be side-to-side wobblyness. There would have to be some significant reinforcement to prevent those from racking, even if made from fairly thick plate steel.

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Even these two complex contraptions can only go 6" below the desk: 1) http://workriteergo.com/s2s-compact-system/ 2) http://workriteergo.com/leader-1/

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Let's instead turn this whole thing upside-down & inside-out. If you were my client and you described your needs

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Mount your monitors on a monitor arm (or two). Then you can just use your desk to control the desk height, then you'd need is a platform to tilt the keyboard (a simple one like this, turned around backwards, maybe? (if your keyboard is wired, you might have to cut a notch for it), or perhaps a fully-adjustable one like this)and when everything's at the comfortable height and angle, you move the monitors on their own arm(s) to the height you need. If you have a wireless keyboard (of which there are more and more and more great options every day), you can just move it aside when you need the clear desk space.

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Quite honestly, adding a keyboard tray to a sit-to-stand is usually overkill, and in an office of 1000+ people where everyone gets a sit-to-stand, there *might* be one person who insists on a keyboard tray, and they are usually considered a trouble-maker. ;)

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The common things I see most people regret not bringing initially:

• A bit of snack food to keep in your dorm. You never know when you might be hungry and the dining hall is closed.
  
• A doorstop - Keep your door propped open. It's the best way to get to know everyone on your hall as they walk to/from class. My first year RA gave everyone on the hall a doorstop and it was the best thing he could have ever done. None of us ever ate at the dining halls alone. Someone would always be walking down the hall sticking their heads in everyone's rooms wanting to go to dinner.
  
• It sounds silly, but school supplies and notebooks. I was dumbfounded by how many people on my hall First Year were running out to buy notebooks and pencils the day before classes.
  
• A small bluetooth speaker - super versatile. Can be used anywhere from soft study music in your dorm, to hanging out outside or on The Lawn. Speakers aren't your thing? Bring a nice set of headphones to dampen out some of the noise if you're trying to study.
  
• A set of utensils and 1 or 2 plates... You order some take out food? You bring some food home from O'hill? How are you going to eat it?
  
• A couple recreational activities. Whatever floats your boat: Frisbee, football, XBox, boardgames, a bike, running shoes, etc. You can't do schoolwork 24/7
  
• Sweatshirts and jackets - I know you probably would bring them eventually, but C'ville has crazy temperature changes within a day and it's not uncommon for September mornings to be chilly enough to require a jacket. So bring them now as opposed to after you go home for Fall break or so.
  
• A daily organizer. I didn't have one for my first two months. And after I got one, it changed my life... no more forgotten assignments, no more quizzes I forgot the date for, it kept me super, super organized.
  
• A positive, healthy attitude. Make the most out of your 4 years. You are going to have the time of your life. There will be hard times, but go in with a positive attitude and you'll always bounce back from anything life throws at you. You'll find a family on Grounds. Enjoy and Go Hoos!

Your'e gonna want some awesome new knives.

this to keep all your cords in place.

this so you don't have trouble plugging in all your stuff.

this can be used to keep track of all the tiny pieces (e.g. batteries, screws, etc.).

I personally use this everyday, it's the best.

these to keep you clean.

everyone needs one of these.

gotta put all the shoes somewhere.

something like this will come in handy.

It's the small details that count.

this could help when moving everything in.

And then get one of these bad boys for you!

okay I think I put enough for now, hope it helps.

I had this same issue a few years ago. We figured it came from the hallway and into the bottom of the door. They offered exterminators but they only did it once.

So my solution after trying everything out was as simple as placing glue traps EVERYWHERE. Gluetraps are safe, they don’t harm pets, no chemical warfare into your kitchen, and easy to dispose.

What you do is place them where you’ve seen some of them hanging out. Put some in the cabinets too. They particularly like being in spice cabinets or where there’s consistent moisture like under the sink or by the sink. I also layer them flat around the walls.

It’s also worth noting that when you get a few trapped, you need to keep em there for just a short while longer because it invites the others. Once the majority of the surface has been covered then fold them (if not) and step on it to kill them and dispose it

This set from amazon is a 75 bulk set. That should be enough.

Catchmaster 75M Bulk Mouse and Insect Glue Boards, 75-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005IMZ9TC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vZwvDbDX9AZNE

You should also consider getting a draft stopper. This stops airflow from coming through the bottom of the door but it also helps keep the bugs out. This helps tremendously especially when you have a large gap between the door and the floor.

Door Draft Stopper - High Performance Silicone Door Sweep w VHB Adhesive 3M Strip | Draft Blocker for Under Door Seal Gap Interior & Exterior Doors Weather Stripping Soundproof | Draft Guard Insulator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DMSPWGS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_u5wvDbGFM5YG4

Once you’ve finally handle the situation, you should try chalking your floor. Look for colored chalk like brown or beige to match your floor. Amazon sells these cheap but you may be able to find them even cheaper at small hardware stores or even Home Depot.

I was able to get rid of every single one of the roaches in one month.

Good luck.

I'm thinking of a mix of practical and beautiful, where you can mix and match at your price points:

• Ergonomic Footrest
  
• Gold Stackable Letter Trays
  
• Dry erase board weekly planner or this one
  
• Pencil holder and fill it with some Pilot G2 pens or her favorite type
  
• Some kind of charging dock (cheap or an Etsy version) with good cables
  
• Cute lamp from Target or something, overhead lighting can be too much or too little
  
• Globe
  
• One of many styles of desk or wall calendars from Rifle Paper
  
• Photo frame, and put a couple's photo in it (but match the decor scheme)
  
• Notebook
  
• These papermate felt tip pens
  
• Definitely a candy bowl with some candy in it
  
  Anything Target is 15% off and anything Anthropologie is 30% off

I finally have a thread I can contribute to. I have a whole set of tools, but none of them fit in a bag:

• Keyboard & Mouse
  
• Monitor for bigger display space
  
• Wireless charger for my phone
  
• Favorite coffee cup
  
• Headphones
  
• Foot rest swivel thingie - my work hands these out, and it's actually super comfy and helps with desk posture
  
• Bottle of whiskey on the desk, just in case
  
  But seriously, how many sysadmins carry random cables and flash drives these days? Wouldn't that fall to someone like a NOC technician or something?

I wanted to share a couple pictures of the desk set up and also some of the accessories I purchased. My expirience with Fully was great. I got the Jarvis3 with Walnut veneer in a72x60 size. The frame was delivered about 3 days later and the desk top about a week after purchase. The quality is everything I expected! This thing is heavy and stable at all heights. I love this desk!

Pics:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E7Vi_PN-sxrfnujw9ZgXZTnQwUT8dTyeLA/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LBK9sdiy9oULc-dOgY7ElnAcd45jkCCloQ/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L56J3IP3A9cVEiPSgyNNANwCjJIY4P3blA/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N0TaD-U1OJlcw7mq8sihXH_obmELsdRv6A/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mw-c-78JU_MAIraOlL56jLZuFK-l0lQMDA/view?usp=sharing

Accessories
I decided to get the keyboard tray and accessories from Amazon. The keyboard tray is probably going back because it is difficult to move back and forth.
Keyboard Tray Here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M2319VR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The Anchor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P31BMHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wiretamers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BVYW7UY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

VESA adapter for old Samsung Monitor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071YFDQKS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dual Monitor Mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018MSDG84/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Clips for wire management: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071L91LBH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Long Power strip: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036DEC48/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

> They help it roll better on shag carpet

Helps it roll better everywhere, I'll never go back to caster wheels... I actually get annoyed now when I use regular office chairs that can't glide around floors as easily. These are what I have. :)

This is the chair i have that I've replaced the cushions for better support with.
I have it fairly far back compared to a "proper" typing position (far enough it would be called unprofessional in an office setting) and then my legs are pretty much at the same angel with a footstool like that.

I have the armrests at full height and pulled back and my forearms rest pretty much perfectly on them ending at my wrist.

The only time I have problems is if I drop something and the game doesnt have a jumpy pickup system. That can be pretty annoying/painful sometimes.

And not really sure what a hybrid board would be, but if I have to support my weight its pretty much a no go as I'd need my walking sticks.

Oh dude same here, I've been using the same $50 chair for at least five years now. My best recommendation is spending $20 to get a seat cushion, this one is excellent and very comfortable.

Get yourself one of these mesh ergonomic lumbar supports intended for office chairs.

Put it on your bed and lay on it with it supporting your lower back. It'll keep your back in a more "normal" position and may stop your ribs from subluxing.

I am the queen of rib subluxations and my PT came up with this idea to try to help me be more comfortable while laying down, and it was an awesome idea and has really helped.

It looks like a 3M adjustable keyboard tray (I might be wrong on the brand though) they are pretty expensive, I have one similar at my workplace and they are really nice to use, it's worth the investment if you are looking for better ergonomics, I'm starting the build of my next desk soon and it will include an adjustable keyboard tray like this one.

That's a really interesting way of thinking about it. Thanks for the insight!

Do you think something like this would make much of a difference?

https://www.amazon.com/Door-Draft-Stopper-Performance-Soundproof/dp/B07DMSPWGS

The room is a bit drafty too, so 2 birds with one stone.

I'm sure a solid door would make a huge difference, but would prefer to try some cheaper options first.

Edit: maybe a foam one would work better?

I think it's a pretty safe buy. You get a lot of features common on $1k+ herman Miller's for a fraction of the cost.

Heres the arm pads: Aloudy Ergonomic Memory Foam Office Chair Armrest Pads, Comfy Gaming Chair Arm Rest Covers for Elbows and Forearms Pressure Relief(Set of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8F9IYC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_usVVDbWZSTST7

They are amazing! Definitely a must

Ah still good! I highly recommend memory foam arm rests, as well as foot rest. I spend a lot of hours on the PC and these help tremendously.

It seems like a keyboard tray is out of favor and it's just hard to find a desk with one, meaning you might have to face trade-offs regarding other features of the desk.
Screwing in a keyboard tray is pretty easy, and you just have to make sure the screw you use is shorter than the thickness of the desktop, so it doesn't poke through.
Also, if desk height is an issue because of your height, maybe a height adjustable chair (with no arm rest) with a foot rest might be a work-around?

Oh if they refuse the lock, a door stop/door wedge would work just fine. example 1 example 2

Also this item works where when the door opens a chime is let out. the two magnets line up and as long as they are side by side nothing happens but when they are separated it makes a sound. I have free 2nd day shipping at amazon if you need any of these to feel safe and epically if your parents refuse the lock.

It looks very similar to the one I have! Here's the link to mine. It works perfectly as described. Theres a compact version and a premium version (I went with the compact version since its symmetrical in design while the premium version has a dedicated mouse area on the side. It's also cheaper :P).

https://www.amazon.com/Fellowes-Designer-Compact-Keyboard-8017801/dp/B00439564O/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?keywords=Fellowes+Designer+Suites+Premium+Keyboard+Tray&pd_rd_i=B00439564O&pd_rd_r=5bd46980-dd01-4cd1-838c-5b929229d279&pd_rd_w=NWOFp&pd_rd_wg=xjbKK&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=WVR4XJ62W126G2CXCVEQ&qid=1571724656

I have this chair with these added arm rest covers, and it's amazing. I spend A LOT of sitting these days (yay dedicated!), and it keeps me comfortable.

Buy a couple of these locking caster replacements. You should only have to replace 2 of the wheels to stop movement but more is usually better (its a set of 5). Much easier than messing about with cups.

Don't reward her for pee pad use, it will make housebreaking her harder. I would get some floor protectors to make any messes easy to clean up and protect your floors for the time being. Honestly with the risk of intestinal blockages very real I would remove the pads when she can't be watched. Then start really housebreaking her when she is fully vaccinated.

You can order locking wheels on amazon, they're like $20.

EDIT: Actually less than $20, the ones I got forever ago were only $15 and they're still working great
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVK8GGC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

I just use one of these for each monitor. They're not quite tall enough, but I also have a keyboard tray, and an adjustable height desk. The tray lowers the keyboard by 4 inches, so I adjust the desk to be 4 inches higher, which makes it possible to place my monitors at the optimal height. Those monitor arms also save a lot of desk space (as does the keyboard tray).

Good eye! Yes I have carpet, but haven't had any issues at all. If you're worried though, my friend recommended one of these......Chair Mat for Carpets | Low/Medium Pile Computer Chair Floor Protector for Office and Home | Opaque, Studded | Polypropylene | 30"x48" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O32UKUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_R-pLDbVEVGB4P

A King series should fit you the most comfortably.

All of our armrests have about the same amount of cushion, but there are some third party solutions on Amazon if you require extra cushion on top of what we already offer. Be aware that memory foam covers do generate additional heat.

It's okay, I can see how it would be a sarcastic question. Can't see feeling through text so it's understandable. I found this on Amazon though, does it look like what you're looking for?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002YERS32/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

edit: I know it's not a chair/tray combo. But if you picked up a nice inexpensive computer chair you could just attach it I'm sure.

Office Chair Wheels Replacement Set- 3 inch Rubber Caster Wheels Protect Hardwood Floors BETTER THAN ANY CHAIR MAT- Heavy Duty Roller Blade Desk Chair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I0GE02E?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Just pull the old off and push the new ones on

All of these are gems that I (and many others) highly recommend. Cheers.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005WT0266/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K4J6Z2/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S0U2NVG/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007D6M3E/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0023XF60Q/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MS6XW8/

Like these or these?

Or do you mean like a horizontal extension?

Use a lap desk or mount a board across the arms of the chair. If you are willing to buy a gaming treadmill I'm sure you could buy or mod a command chair. I know some companies sell mouse island sleeves for chair arms already.

http://store.ergoguys.com/mobo--ergonomic-keyboard-tray-amp-mouse-tray.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQPTF31IK48&feature=player_embedded

http://www.amazon.com/Mobo-Chair-Mount-Keyboard-System/dp/B002YERS32


http://mousepaw.com/

edit: personally I would probably make something similar to the mobo thing out of wood myself or mod a nice keyboard tray to fit to chair rather than deal with flimsy plastic and small islands.
Beanbag bottom lap desks would be great but aren't wide enough for my g13 +keyboard+mousepad/mouse which is about 2'10" across all three if I am using a G19 keyboard. There are smaller keyboards out there though. If I didn't have to type messages in a game I could skip the keyboard altogether and just use G13 + mouse on an island at the end of each arm of my chair but that's not realistic for overall use dropping out of games.

I ended up having the same issue with the u-shaped cushion. I got this bad boy and like it much better:

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https://www.amazon.com/Large-Cushion-Handle-Bottom-RELIEF/dp/B01N2VSUAE/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=seat+cushion&qid=1554404212&s=gateway&sr=8-10

Only thing I really need is this doorstop. Currently using a large plastic trash can to prop the door open so the air can move through the window and out. Trash can looks like it's about to break too. Thanks for the contest!

Best money you'll ever spend at school:
http://www.amazon.com/Extra-Large-TravelMate-Seat-Cushion-Size/dp/B00CVYOAUY/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1415585838&sr=8-5&keywords=kensington+seat+cushion

Buy seat cushions for the chair, it goes a long way. I'd buy a good one to sit on and an ok one for my back to lean on.
Eg:
butt cushion
[back cushion] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FTBF9CD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AOc4DbBQQV265)

These ones:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8F9IYC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_RUvO5kAOZXeTG


Yeah man the armrests on this chair are painful after like 5 mins lol

I think the amazon basics one https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01DN8TG46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qHFLDbTR4EHFY
Is good, if you don't mind that it can tilt back/front.

It's rock solid and would definitely purchase it again.







HON 4028P Underdesk Oversized Keyboard Platform/Mouse Tray, 30 x 10, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001MS6T1I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ARroDb480D5P3

You could get a chair mat like this and cut it down to size. One chair mat 30x48" would yield a couple of bin mats, so you have extra (if one gets discolored or whatever). Easy to rinse and has nubs on the bottom to keep it in place on carpet.

I actually like mine. It's a "Killabee". It wasn't terribly expensive. Though I also bought arm rest cushions.

FYI I love my DXRacer but always hated the armrests. I just recently picked up these memory foam armrest pads and they're absolutely amazing.

I have the same one. Link here. It's great. I was always trying to rest my feet on my case or subwoofer, both of which have sharp corners. You won't regret getting one, but you might have to vacuum it every few weeks.

I attached it but it was set up to do that. I just added some heavy duty velcro to keep everything stable.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YERS32/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_RpVavb1M90F33

Of course.
Here is the exact unit I ordered.
I've had it for months and this thing continues to retain its shape.

I highly recommend it.

Yes, 60-70mm Wheels or roller chair mat

What about this:
https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Office-Chair-Caster-Wheels/dp/B00HVK8GGC
Or this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001MS70J8/ref=pd_aw_fbt_196_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2GRBGA8NQY3AH12T92F4
Not sure if the brakes of the first option is good enough bit maybe it works

Like this then? https://www.amazon.com/HON-4028P-Underdesk-Oversized-Keyboard/dp/B001MS6T1I


If the tray will be the entire width of the desk you can just get drawer rails and a piece of wood.

Get an under-desk tray, something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Keyboard-Standard-Platform-Precise/dp/B001B0DCOO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1422044563&sr=8-2&keywords=keyboard+tray

To start may I recommend arm cushions

I have these and like them https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M8F9IYC/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

loaf mode activated. kinda looks like the cushion I'm resting my feet on. Is this your pup?

Man, I can see your poor floorboards getting really scratched up over time, if you don't use a chair mat (something like this). That Ikea desk chair's wheels aren't very forgiving on wood floors...

Very clean workspace, though!

I wouldn't trust those flimsy trays on side rails. 3M makes some very sturdy adjustable key board trays which come in various sizes and have adjustable height / tilt, too. These are designed for commercial use and are much stronger.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Keyboard-Standard-Antimicrobial-AKT60LE/dp/B001B0DCOO

I've also found this little chair attachment called the Mobo Chair Mount, anyone have one?

Get one of these AmazonBasics Foot Rest - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DN8TG46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ffLDzbTD9N1MS

Helped me a bunch I work a lot at a desk and I have felt that pain for ages your body can't place all the weight equally onto your legs and often it's essentially focused on the chair itself this helps with that issue. Don't really know how it completely helps but did for me

I don't use a desk.

Seriously.

http://www.amazon.com/Mobo-Chair-Mount-Keyboard-System/dp/B002YERS32

I just got my dx formula last week and bought some padding because people have complained about the armrests.

I bought these
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M8F9IYC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They fit like a glove and make the armrests 10 times better imo.

Maybe something crazy like this if you've got a chair to mount it to.

http://www.amazon.com/Mobo-Chair-Mount-Keyboard-System/dp/B002YERS32

Arm pads
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BKXSG21

Seat cushion
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EBDV9BU

Another cushion I've used
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2VSUAE

I've been plotting these:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G13-Programmable-Gameboard-Display/dp/B001NEK2GE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3LNNW0UAMA89H&colid=3JZ1URSN85JE7

http://www.amazon.com/Mobo-Chair-Mount-Keyboard-System/dp/B002YERS32/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1GQFG6LOXAKAA&colid=3JZ1URSN85JE7

http://www.amazon.com/Boss-Black-LeatherPlus-Executive-Chair/dp/B00166DR9S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=IOG8N17P2C1MT&colid=3JZ1URSN85JE7

Oh its a foot rest.

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DSN-02310-Foot-Rest-Black/dp/B01DN8TG46/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1523372233&sr=8-4&keywords=foot+rest+under+desk&dpID=51wexfI0olL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I'm also 5' tall and have this issue, I use a foot rest though to keep my feet flat on something.

This is what I have:
https://www.amazon.com/Safco-Products-92311-Remedease-Cushion/dp/B001MS6XW8/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1492974101&sr=8-11&keywords=foot+rest

Here ya go

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-DSN-02310-Foot-Rest-Black/dp/B01DN8TG46/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1487339036&sr=8-5&keywords=foot+rest

http://www.amazon.com/Mobo-Chair-Mount-Keyboard-System/dp/B002YERS32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421413014&sr=8-1&keywords=Mobo+ergo

Fits most chairs with arms, even ones with big curves (there's a curve adapter included for each arm). For this setup you just need the arms and foldout pads, the keyboard tray stayed in the box.

Most of the short folks I've worked with have a footrest under their desk, or use a chair with a foot ring.

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This: AmazonBasics Foot Rest - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DN8TG46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_YpJlKxucLKYOL

Just a simple footrest

I use this travel cushion at work

TravelMate Extra-Large Memory Foam Seat Cushion - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CVYOAUY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_U1pkKMHcoYlC8

and a purple cushion at home

Purple Seat Cushion - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CKMP10E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_bsetObLdDuO3Q

I tried that Ikea foot rest and found it flimsy and small. The alternative I went with that's more utilitarian-looking, but also far sturdier: AmazonBasics Foot Rest.

It's a stand meant for keyboard and mouse. This is the link (I'll format it properly when I get home):

https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Adjustable-Ergonomic-Underdesk-MOUNT-KB03B/dp/B01M2319VR/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref_=ya_aw_od_pi

I use this, except it didn't cost $35.

Foot rest.

Buy some chair casters, and swap them out.

https://amzn.com/B00HVK8GGC

Thanks for replies. Would this work?
http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Office-Chair-Caster-Wheels/dp/B00HVK8GGC

Im worried the material on the wheels is not ideal so it slides through my floor.

Gaming.

Keyboard too high.

If there's no computer chair, get this: http://www.amazon.com/3M-Keyboard-Standard-Platform-Precise/dp/B001B0DCOO (Adjustable Keyboard Tray)

Aloudy Ergonomic Memory Foam Office Chair Armrest Pads, Comfy Gaming Chair Arm Rest Covers for Elbows and Forearms Pressure Relief(Set of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8F9IYC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Mz1iDbDKW27VW

Base de teclado pra se colocar em mesa. Puta produto simples mas não existe no mercado brasileiro. O bom é que por conta de existir uma NR de ergonomia, você teria "automaticamente" um mercado corporativo imenso pra se adequarem as normas de ergonomia.

EDIT: esse produto http://www.amazon.com/3M-Keyboard-Standard-Antimicrobial-AKT60LE/dp/B001B0DCOO

That's what I was thinking. I looked at this and this, from the reviews I'm leaning toward the latter even though it's not adjustable. Thanks for the advice!

Here is what has worked for me for years:

• Microsoft Natural ergonomic keyboard
  
• Logitech Trackman for general mousing. I switch to a G5 for pixel work and gaming. Keep both plugged in
  
• breaks every hour for the back
  
• The big one: A Mobo chair mount. I can't recommend this one enough. I was having major pain in my right shoulder from mousing. Got one of these and the trackball and the pain was gone in two weeks. Simply put, it keeps you from leaning over your desk and extending your shoulders. Not cheap but worth every single penny.

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|mobo|$290|AORUS Z390 Master|
|:-|:-|:-|
|gpu|$700|AORUS 1080 ti Xtreme|
|ram|$360|G.Skill TridentZ RGB 4x8 3200 Mhz|
|cpu|$360|Intel i7 8700k 5Ghz OC|
|psu|$156|Corsair RM1000i Gold|
|nvme|$138|Samsung 970 EVO 500GB 2280 SSD|
|case|$150|Corsair Obsidian 500D|
|fans|$56|Corsair SP120|
|rgb fans|$110|Corsair LL120 RGB|
|cables|$105|CableMod PRO ModMesh C-Series RMi|
|240 rad|$66|EKWB EK-CoolStream SE 240 Slim Dual|
|360 rad|$90|EKWB EK-CoolStream PE 360 Dual|
|gpu wb|$165|EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Aorus RGB - Nickel|
|gpu bp|$47|EK-FC1080 GTX Ti Aorus Backplate - Nickel|
|cpu wb|$72|Phanteks Glacier C350i|
|kit|$60|Thermaltake PETG 16mm OD Bending Kit|
|pump|$100|EKWB EK-D5 PWM G2 Pump|
|res|$126|Watercool HEATKILLER Tube 200 D5|
|res top|$21|Watercool HEATKILLER Multiport Top 200|
|stand|$19|Watercool HEATKILLER Stand (Long)|
|riser|$27|Thermaltake PCI-E x16 3.0 Riser Cable 200mm|
|coolant|$56|XSPC EC Opaque White Coolant (qty 2)|
|fittings|$54|Thermaltake Pacific 90 Degree Adapters|
|fittings|$110|Thermaltake Pacific 16mm Compression Fittings (qty 2)|
|fittings|$26|Bitspower 5mm Male to Male 4-Pack|
|fittings|$20|Barrow Stop Plug 4-Pack|
|fittings|$15|Thermaltake Stop Plug 4-Pack|
|fittings|$14|XSPC Ball Valve|
|tubing|$40|Thermaltake 1000mm V-Tubler PETG 16mm 4-Pack|
|paste|$40|Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut|
|isopropyl|$18|NTE Isopropyl 99.9%|
|bottle|$11|1000ml fill bottle|
|foam|$13|1/4 inch thick foam insulation|
|heat gun|$25|Furno 300 Heat Gun|
||$3649||
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|mouse pad|$26|Reflex Lab XXXL 36" x 18" Mouse Pad|
|chair|$175|Techni Mobili RTA-5004-BK Rta-5004-Bk Office Chair|
|arm pads|$18|Aloudy Ergonomic Memory Foam Arm Covers|
|monitor|$900|Acer Predator x34p Ultrawide QHD G-Sync|
|stand|$100|AmazonBasics Premium Single 25lb Monitor Stand|
|cable|$18|Accell DisplayPort 1.2 Cable 10ft|
||$4886||
||||
|mouse|$50|Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum RGB|
|keyboard|$110|https://www.amazon.com/MODEL-Corsair-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B00N2ROO2S|
||$5046||

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I bought these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M8F9IYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for my arm rests. Beats the hell out of office chairs arm rest padding and the hard plastic the gaming chairs come with. My only complaint is they were a little difficult to put on.