Laptop Stand: DIY Stand For Desk

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Learn how to make a simple DIY laptop stand for a desk using scrap wood with this easy to follow tutorial. Your neck and back will thank you!

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supplies needed

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Step 1 – Cut the boards

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Step 2 – ATTACH THE FIRST BOARD TO THE SIDE

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Step 3 – ATTACH REST OF THE SLATS

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Step 4 – ATTACH THE OTHER END-BOARD

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Laptop Stand: DIY Stand For Desk

Learn how to make a simple DIY laptop stand for a desk using scrap wood with this easy to follow tutorial. Your neck and back will thank you!

supplies needed

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Lumber

Miter saw

Orbital sander

Color or stain

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Wood glue

Nail gun

Flat metal corner braces

Step 1 – Cut the boards

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Using a miter saw, cut the 1×4 and the 1×3 board per the cut list.

Step 2 – ATTACH THE FIRST BOARD TO THE SIDE

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Start by attaching one 1″ x 3″ board to the 1″ x 4″ board at a right angle using wood glue and finish nails.

Step 3 – ATTACH REST OF THE SLATS

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Layout and attach the rest of the 1″ x 3″ boards with ¾” spacing between them.

Step 4 – ATTACH THE OTHER END-BOARD

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Attach the second 1″ x4″ board to the other end of the 1″ x 3″ boards using wood glue and finish nails

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