Design Review/Prototype: Standing desk

Hello, This is the description and follow-up for how I made my standing desk prototype, and some discussion of the what the actual project will be like. Original Inspirations: The Veridesk model [1]This is one of the most popular standing desks, judging my the commercials for it on TV. But it can be very expensive: two hundred dollars or more. Plumbing pipe desk. Industrial chic, simple [2]This desk is nice because of the clean, industrial chic style. However, it is only adjustable with a lot…

Progress! Desk Garden Update

I made the structure! Yay! It was super frustrating and took way too long, but I did it. Let me tell you the story with pictures and several words… I coated the mold for the base with WD-40. WD-40. Nothing seems wrong yet… Then I mixed up a batch of fast setting concrete. This stuff is pretty good. Naturally, the stick I was using to stir broke, and I didn’t have time to grab gloves. This is incredibly drying to skin. Do not recommend. I…