Materials: One Lack Shelf, Four small casters, Approx. 24 inches of 1x3, One drawer pull & Liquid Nails
Description: My husband and I sit face to face at a double sided workstation. We both use the same desktop iMac and needed a way to share it, without having to trade sides of the desk, or drag it across the table. We wanted a wall mounted arm, but when I saw the price I nearly dropped dead ($350!!!) This was my solution using the LACK shelf.
STEP ONE:
Drill pilot holes on the bottom of the LACK shelf and use a Dremmel or jig saw to cut out two rectangles. (There is a rather thick frame, so you have to measure in from the edges about an inch)
I suppose you could remove the entire bottom, but I wanted to maintain some strength in the middle.
STEP TWO:
Remove the pieces you cut out (The laminate can be popped off with a screwdriver) and then remove all of the 'honey comb' cardboard from the inside. A putty knife worked well for this.
STEP THREE:
Drill a hole on the front edge of the shelf and insert your drawer pull. Inserting the screw might require tiny fingers.
STEP FOUR:
Cut your piece of 1x3 lumber into two pieces that will fit in the rectangles that you just cut out of the LACK.
STEP FIVE:
Pre-drill holes and attach the wheels to the 1x3. Make sure you place them in such a manner that they can fully rotate without hitting the edges of the LACK frame. Make sure your screws do not go through the other side.
STEP SIX:
Coat the interior of your shelf, and the back side of your 1x3's with Liquid Nails. Place them into the LACK shelf and clamp for a few hours.
STEP SEVEN:
Remove clamps, turn shelf over. Place computer on top. Voila!
WARNING!!!! It is VERY VERY easy to drill or cut through the other side. The laminate is very thin.
~ Dawn
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