Standing And Treadmill Desk DIY

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Standing And Treadmill Desk DIY

• I began experimenting with a standing or
  treadmill desk last summer and have finally
  gotten around to making the full conversion.
  Here's how I did it, if I can you can do it too.

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Step 1 Procure Treadmill And Desk

• I found the treadmill cheap on Craigslist. It's
  not important what kind of treadmill you choose
  but it makes your life easier if the hand rails
  are simply bolted on. I found the desk locally. I
  got lucky and found an adjustable desk for only
  50 locally.

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Step 2 Treadmill Modifications

• I wanted the treadmill to not stick out, but I
  also did not want to put too many hours into the
  process. 1. Remove all unnecessary parts. I
  removed the hand rails, the incline motor and the
  hinged incline wheels. I added some black painted
  2x4's to make the treadmill level (you would not
  have to do this but my incline motor would not
  stay level). 2. Modify the control panel - there
  was a lot of unnecessary plastic on the control
  panel so I took that apart and using a hack saw
  cut the board to a smaller size. I did have to
  move some of the boards around to accommodate. I
  don't like the look and eventually will make a
  new control panel, but this works fine for now. I
  simply used a zip tie to keep the emergency key
  engaged - hope I don't fall while walking! That
  is all I did to the treadmill other than giving
  it a good cleaning and adjusting the belt
  tensioner.

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Step 3 Desk Modifications

• The desk I got adjusted from 34" to 44". To be
  comfortable typing on the treadmill I needed a
  few more inches. 1. Removed the top of the desk
  2. Placed a 4x4 in between desk base and top.
  Screwed the base into the 4x4's and used a few
  L-brackets to fasten the tabletop to the 4x4's 3.
  Painted the 4x4's black so they blend in to the
  frame - does not look bad at all.

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Step 4 Test And Install

• I set up the desk in my garage to give it a bit
  of a test run - worked great! I went to work
  early one day and took apart my old desk and
  moved it all to this desk. A few things help 1.
  I had a 25' long vga cord with a 3.5mm audio
  jack, so my computer tower is tucked away Ina
  corner - leaving a cleaner look and more room on
  the desk. 2. A wireless mouse and keyboard are
  great for the same reason. 3. I simply slide the
  monitor over when I am on the treadmill - takes
  me about 15 seconds to raise the desk to the
  correct height. 4. I have a stool that I can sit
  on that works at my standing height - it takes
  awhile to be able to stand all day. 5. Invest in
  some good insoles and a nice pair of shoes for
  the treadmill. I use a pair of Cushies when I am
  on my treadmill - they are comfortable and also
  look nice enough that if I forget to change back
  to my dress shoes for a meeting I am not wearing
  sneakers. 6. Be prepared to be a bit of a show
  for awhile if you are the first in your workplace
  to move o a standing or treadmill desk - they
  will stop by. 7. Persistence - your feet will be
  sore and you will need to figure out the best
  speed to walk and for how long - but it will get
  better and you will be more productive and have
  more energy throughout the day.

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