8/12/2023 0 Comments Ikea alex shelf desk![]() ![]() It could easily be addressed by having the computers on the floor or a secondary shelf (think of having a display shelf behind the desk where the PCs could sit). I just upgraded to a 38" UW monitor, and that would be fine to have 2 x on here width wise.īut It would not be possible to have 2x38" + 2xATX towers + etc + etc. I don't think there is a problem fitting most/all equipment on the top, with maybe the exception of the actual Computers. Second look at the counter space (topography) I also sometimes sit cross legged on my chair, which may not be possible due to bumping into the Alex walls. but it may feel slightly restrictive to those who are use to having a bit of room to shift around. When the 3rd Alex goes in, my only concern here is lateral leg room. This isn't so bad since you can lift from the back of the top (there is a ledge on the back) and inside the top of the first drawer. If a 3rd Alex goes in the middle, it would probably be best to move them to essentially the outside edge. This was a consideration due to using the bottom of the Alex as the top to have pre-drilled holes for mounting the top to the drawers. In my guide, I left roughly 2cm or 3/4" on the ends of the counter-top to allow for lifting the desk when trying to shift it into place. The tl dr: I think it can work, but do some research and planning first. This is highly dependent on the size of a few things. If you put a 3rd Alex Drawer in the middle of this, it'll be a touch tight to fit "everything" with 2 full systems. Tighten the fasteners for the Alex "tops" and install the top drawer.Īssembled before loading up with everything. Then left one end only, adjust and install. There is enough leeway that you can put it on top of both incorrectly that the drawers can take the weight. It definitely takes 2 people, and you can only estimate so much. Probably the most awkward part is to actually put the top on the bottom. Once it's all said and done, just ensure that the aluminum is flush to the Countertop. Once the aluminum is drilled, do a tiny pilot hole in the Countertop for the screw itself (half the thickness or less) just to guide direction and reduce the chance of cracking the Countertop. I may end up getting a 1/2" angle later on to go between the two Alex drawers later, but for now this will do.Įnsure your hole in the aluminum allows the screw to go 99% through (or drop in) and that the head holds nicely. This is intended to mitigate sagging in the centre/back where weight will be. The front of the Alex drawer piece is flush with the front of the Countertop. I basically put the pieces in place, and stood on the Alex board on top of the Countertop and used my weight to keep everything in place. They will need a pilot hold the size of the body of the screw, allowing the threads to sink in nicely. They'll go far enough in to secure them without disrupting the Countertop itself. Once the Alex tops are exactly where you want them, then you can use some of the existing/leftover screws to mount them to the Countertop. This example has them about 12" in from the end of the Countertop, but I ended up putting them at the very far ends. The aluminum angle is for general support along the back and can be used to back onto the Alex pieces as shown below. Get a general feel for where you want the drawers to sit under the Countertop. ![]() Don't put the top drawer in for ease of assembly later.It's going on carpet, so that's fine by me. but it'll definitely make due until i really feel like something needs to change.īuild the Alex drawers as per the guide with a few changes: Unfortunately, due to supply issues, this isn't the exact colour combo I wanted. ~Ten #8 Round Head Wood Screws 3/4" in length.I had seen a number of general guides out there relating to building desks from Alex Drawers + Any Countertop.ĭuring the build process, I tried to reuse what I could from what came in the boxes from Ikea. ![]()
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