Ikea Hacking

I needed a good way to fit my MIDI keyboard, and computer keyboard on the same desk and still have room for everything else.  Time for a trip to IKEA





I already had a VIKA AMON table top  ($19.99) with VIKA CURRY legs ($3.50/ea).  With a set of CAPTIA brackets ($14.99 for the pair), and a LACK wall shelf ($19.99), it's possible to add a second level to your desk.  Having the monitor and speakers up off the top gives you some extra room.  Not a bad workstation for under 70 bucks.



The bracket mounts through the bottom of the desk with a large washer, which requires drilling a good size hole completely through the desk top. The upper shelf mounts using four screws in each bracket. It feels pretty sturdy.







VIKA AMON Table Top $19.99 - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60117016
VIKA CURRY Legs $3.50/ea - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50105293
LACK Wall Shelf $19.99 - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10159099
CAPTIA Brackets $14.99 - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40051196




Total: $68.97


Comments

  1. buxtorFebruary 6, 2018 at 10:24 PM

    Evidently, Capita brackets have been discontinued on Ikea US, but not on Amazon-64.44USD.

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  2. buxtorFebruary 7, 2018 at 3:53 PM

    I plan on building this ASAP with the following...
    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S29932181/#/S89932183
    http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10282179/#/10159099
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/526313831/double-wall-mounted-shelf-bracket-set

    I have even asked the seller on Etsy to widen out the brackets to accomodate sets of two side by side screws for a more robust build.

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    1. CubiclegnomeMay 28, 2018 at 9:27 PM

      Nice. Good luck! I'd love to see your finished build.

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