Build Floating Standing Desk Ikea Hack with HAMMARP Butcher Block Countertop

[@horvathzsolt9823]

Great video! How many kilograms can the table be loaded?

[@islandgirl8604]

This is awesome. I just ordered white countertops for kids desk. Figured they would be more durable. I was trying to figure out what else to do rather than have them on top of Alex drawers. This is perfect!

[@MADExUS]

Thanks! Send me a pic on Instagram of your build! #made_x_us

[@Christina-vn7iy]

Great video guys! We'v been racking our brains trying to find a good support option, this is a perfect hack for our IKEA floating desktop. Thanks for sharing.

[@MADExUS]

Thanks for watching! Send us a pic if you end up building something @made_x_us

[@hangingout1002]

@@MADExUS Thanks the video, I'm going to do this upgrade in my office. I have a couple of friends that are telling me that this is not stable and will pull hardware out of the wall. Have you tan into any issues with this happening? I'm going to lag bolt it into wood studs into wall.

[@clr7850]

Awesome FIRST video; have me ideas to set up my home office. Thanks!

[@mcovalt]

First KZbin comment in nearly a decade... This is your first video? Impressive.

[@MADExUS]

Thanks Matt! Yes first video post. I used to be a digital marketing consultant, I just never created my own content. Finally found a hobby I'm passionate about.

[@ifolded]

Hey amazing first video! Wish you guys the best on your KZbin journey!!

[@alvi5331]

Thanks, man. We were able to pull something similar off for our laundry room/mudroom in our 1950’s cape cod. Only problem was that we forgot that the floor isn’t level lol. So, now our butcher block will have to be a bit unleveled just so it doesn’t stand out as much.

[@ThriveVolleyball]

this was perfect. thank you!

[@jalawialotaibi6639]

the future is smiling at you , I can see that my brother. subscribed!

[@renkane3086]

Great build! What were the screws you used for the wall and the straps under the table?

[@jamesdeano8093]

nice job

[@MRdownrising]

what size and type of screw did you use to install the floor flange to wall

[@jorinedorcelus]

Hey what screws would you recommend for the flange to attach it to the wall? For the halex, you used the screws that came with the countertop?

[@brandotex]

Looks great!

[@Martin_Ramirez.]

Excellent idea!. Sometimes the simplest is the best. But, what about the resistance? How much weight would a desk like that support? Do you feel it solid or tremble when writing? Thanks in advance for your answers.

[@MADExUS]

I'm not sure about the exact weight but we use it daily as a work station with laptops, monitors, etc with no stability issues.

[@BleezyBlai23]

Do you think it would be possible to put a hinge on this to be able to fold up to create more space at times?

[@john_alex_wood]

I want to create a floating corner desk (into brick walls, not studs) but my carpenter is concerned that, doing it your way, the metal support bars will, over time, start to come away from the walls from the weight of the computers on the desk and people leaning on it. Has this happened for you?

[@mahmoodkhan6623]

what brand is your stud finder?

[@jamesguralski5156]

Great vid! Thanks

[@nwbea76]

Was there any concern on weight limit on the desks?

[@BaileyBuilds]

Great build!!!

[@soyuz281]

How much load can you put on the table? I fear my 6 year old would climb on it, if I make one.

[@blasimatt]

How well are these holding up to the weight of the counter tops? I was thinking about doing something similar to this in a room but using 2 and making a floating L desk in the corner for our two computer set ups.

[@MADExUS]

6 months later everything is holding up. But keep in mind that we are only using it ask a desk. So nothing really heavy is going on top. Just laptops and monitors.

[@Rangoooooo]

I'm doing the same.

[@jeffbrazill764]

Also note these Ikea butcher blocks are not solid wood so the weight is a bit less than a solid wood table or butcher block. That being said, the distance of from thew all quickly compounds leverage on those bolts -- can't believe that's all holding this stuff up.

[@gmanxrayz]

Good job, thanks for the vid!

[@solomonganz]

What color danish oil did you use? Did you sand it down first or did you just apply the oil to the wood out of the box? Thanks!

[@MADExUS]

We used dark walnut. We gave it a light sanding before we applied finish.

[@usmankhan-tb2jw]

Great video. If I was to use your model, but make a desk, as opposed to a floating work station, how many pipes do you think I would need to hold up the table top? Also, do you think the flanges would screw into the table top? Is that a good idea? Thanks

[@MADExUS]

I think it will depend on the size of your desk. You definitely need to make sure their is enough support and that the desk is sturdy. There are some good videos on KZbin you can reference. You can screw the flanges into the table top, but you will want to incorporate a stringer for lateral support.

[@usmankhan-tb2jw]

@@MADExUS what is a stringer? Sorry I am a beginner

[@hursittarcan8079]

Would it hold a 50 kg setup? I'm trying to do a floating desk and this is the best video i've seen.

[@MADExUS]

Thanks! 50KG is pretty heavy. I only built this with the intention to hold a few monitors and laptops.

[@JosifovGjorgi]

you can wall mount the monitors, that way you lose some weight

[@taggertrose6952]

super cool. If i were to do something similar in an apartment, would it be easy to patch the holes afterward or do you not recommend it?

[@MADExUS]

Thanks! It should be easy to patch up and paint. Just two holes on each stud. Not too different from hanging a flat screen on a wall. Just make sure you have a good studfinder!

[@Ailil007]

Great Video! The production and format is way better than most videos out there on DIY and Hacks. Looking forward to see more. BTW what specific model is that cordless drill? is it 18V? Thank you! Keep the great work!

[@MADExUS]

Thanks! I'm using the new Ryobi Brushless 18V drills.

[@charles3680]

what size lag bolts did you use for this build? thanks!

[@MADExUS]

I used 5/16" x 4" lag screws. I wanted to get as much of the stud as I could since you have to account for the drywall thickness and flange.

[@ruthlessbanditz2961]

It's not stable guys @4:30 look at the camera shaking when he types!

[@k.et0]

Lmao the worst part is, he wasnt even typing. He was just moving the mouse around and it already started wobbling

[@tomsing98]

I would be super concerned that someone leaning on the edge would rip those pipe flanges out of the wall. There's no reason not to use something like a shelf bracket that gives you a triangle, with WAY more ability to resist a moment.

[@tomsing98]

If you like the look of the pipes, you can still add those as decorative.

[@Rangoooooo]

What was the total price, I don't want to do the math, haha.

[@MADExUS]

I think it was about $250ish?

[@AKARazorback]

Cool first video... but come on, that's no coffee! Looked like a light tea xD Best of luck!

[@Fosgen]

Stickers? Use heat gun. Do not thank me.

[@sdfinsdigwlgshdgRGAODHJFG]

Ikea Solid Oak...... Bullshit!!!!!