IKEA Countertops Desk Setup I 4K

[@IrwinHor]

Satisfying just by watching!

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Thank you, appreciate it. 😊

[@welshpiper62]

This has given me a great idea for my mancave Thank you .👍

[@DIYFotoWorks]

You’re welcome, Thanks for Watching!

[@MajiDFN]

I always enjoy your videos. Not only enjoyable to watch but also very inspiring. Simple approaches but fantastic outcomes. Thank you.

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Very kind of you, you’re welcome. 😊

[@MichaelMiles4444]

Good quality! Just brought the EKBACKEN and she is on the way!!!

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Glad it was useful, Thanks for Watching I appreciate it.

[@ekpemawulidaniel35]

Good job

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Thank you

[@stevethea5250]

3:15 what is this lighting model called?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

It's an Amaran Light Panel, it's excellent. There is an Amazon Link in the description section of this video. Amaran P60c RGBWW LED Panel Video Light amzn.to/3ZalTlF Thanks for Watching!

[@stevethea5250]

@@DIYFotoWorks THX

[@douglasdecarolis6242]

Can you get by without the leg in the middle right where you sit? I like to move from 1 part of L to the other, but I think my leg would bang into the desk leg. Could you position over both components of top L for support but set back out of way of legs?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

You probably could, but might have some sag. The rear leg should definitely be placed on the joint between the 2 countertop sections. Or use L brackets attached to the wall. Myself I probably wouldn’t, but if you’re a light user it could be done, I suppose. Hope it helps. 🙂

[@br2538]

I had a similar idea, but the countertops seemed heavier than regular tabletops. I wasn't sure if it would be stable, but it looks perfectly fine in the video. Thank you for sharing! :)

[@DIYFotoWorks]

You’re Welcome, they are pretty heavy, but yes very stable setup. Thanks for Watching!

[@edsaban572]

how many legs and where would you say to put to support the 98" with the two filer drawers on sides?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

If it’s only one straight section of 98 inch countertop then I would just use two legs probably about 1/3 2/3 split because without them you might get a little bit of sag in the middle. Hope that helps. Thanks so much for watching.

[@anl1919]

Hello, what do you think about the depth of the tabletop? Are you too close to the monitor?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

I don’t think so, it’s never been an issue for me. I spend many hours editing video and photos. Of course you could mount your monitor on a mounting arm. Hope this helps. Thanks for Watching 😊

[@anl1919]

@@DIYFotoWorks Thanks for the quick answer!

[@DIYFotoWorks]

@@anl1919 No Problem.

[@RealShanIqbal]

simply amazing

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Thanks so much, it's an Amazon RGB Light Panel. I film everything with it. amzn.to/3XcruWY Thanks for Watching!

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Amaran Light Panel. amzn.to/3XcruWY

[@RealShanIqbal]

@@DIYFotoWorks thank you boss

[@ter182]

Great video man, just one question, if anybody can ask: When it came to attaching the legs to the countertop, did you pre-drill those or did you just screw the legs into it? Im worried of splitting the countertop if I screw everything together without drilling first

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Thanks, Definitely a good idea to pre-drill the leg mounting plate holes. Also helps keeping everything nicely aligned and much easier starting your screws. Thanks for Watching!

[@VincentSallan]

DId you drill the dowel holes yourself, or do they come like that?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

I drilled them myself using a dowel jig to keep it perfectly aligned. 3/8 inch dowel pins

[@matze0402]

isnt the table a bit narrow? like sitting too close to the monitor?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

I don’t find that at all, keep in mind my monitor is only 24 inches, and raised on a monitor stand. But I feel it’s close to perfect for me. 🙂 Thanks for Watching

[@Chrisss98]

does it just sit on alex drawers? or did you connect them

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Yes, just gravity, My desk never moves. But you could use L brackets for extra security. Thanks for Watching. 🙂

[@ahillbillyredneck2375]

I love the video!! Thought I would let you know when I click on the link for the finish it doesn’t work.

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Thank you & Thanks for Letting Me Know, Appreciate It! Link Fixed. 🙂

[@chopperweimy]

Which colour is the countertop? Oak or Birch? Thanks

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Birch, no problem

[@Kulture711]

do you attach the wood block to the drawers? if so, how?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

I didn’t attach the tops to the drawer units, just weight/ gravity. I did place the small protective dots. Hasn’t moved at all. But if you want to for more stability, remove the drawers, pre drill and use particle board screws. Thanks for Watching!

[@markockwell]

Damn it why did I not think of the Desk Pegs before - mini genius move mate.....

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Thank you 😊

[@hello-hx5jd]

did you pre-drill holes for the legs or did you just use the screws and directly drilled it in?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

I pre drilled legs, marked with pencil. Definitely a good idea, keeps everything straight. Thanks for Watching. 😊

[@imema01]

Is the top stable? Or am I supposed to "glue" to the alex? Thanks

[@DIYFotoWorks]

The top will be perfectly stable, gravity will hold it in place if everything is relatively level. Make sure to adjust each leg leveller, the counters are pretty heavy particle board core. Mine don’t move, a year on. Of course you could use an L bracket to secure your countertops if it concerns you. Hope this helps. 🙂

[@imema01]

@@DIYFotoWorks thanks a lot. I was considering to put some rubber adesive on top of Alex to improve the friction, Just to be sure

[@DIYFotoWorks]

@@imema01 Not a bad idea, I did use there tiny little included bumpers, but they don't do much.

[@hilalasmat9609]

Are these countertops very heavy? If I get a 94 inch would I need a second person to help me get it up 5 flights of stairs?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Yes, they’re very heavy. 5 Flights, definitely get a helper if you can. However I moved 2 of the smaller sized counters around without too much effort. Good Luck! 🙂

[@hilalasmat9609]

@@DIYFotoWorks thank you!

[@DIYFotoWorks]

@@hilalasmat9609 you’re welcome

[@nicow6056]

Yes

[@dronefilmsgermany]

Whats your desk height, I mean the height from the Alex drawer to the karlby. Mine is 73 cms. I find an ideal height of 68 Cms, so I'm pretty stuck as to how to reduce this height.

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Mine is 74 CM to top of desk, it really can’t be any lower. That includes the little rubber pads between the Alex drawer and bottom of counter.

[@honestreview9019]

@@DIYFotoWorks Thanks for the response. Still can you sit properly? I found 68 cm to be ideal. Maybe because im short. Im 157 cms tall.

[@DIYFotoWorks]

@@honestreview9019 Maybe, I’m exactly 6 feet tall, I find the height fine, and actually considered raising it slightly with small riser blocks, but with my IKEA chair it’s been good at the 74 cm, and I’ve left it.

[@saveddijon]

@@honestreview9019 If you use the OLOV legs instead of ADILS you can adjust the height. ADILS is fixed 70cm high. Minimum height of OLOV is 60cm.

[@goldog26]

Was the Karlby difficult to cut?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Not at all, I used a fine cut blade, not particularly sharp, and went slow. 6 1/2 inch cordless Saw. 😊

[@FixBuildGo]

I have a similar set up, but my table sag in the middle. 😂

[@DIYFotoWorks]

You got me curious. I just put my 4 foot Level on mine and it is nearly dead flat. Maybe 1 millimeter of deflection if I’m being generous. Just for reference the space between my 5 drawer unit and the support Leg is about 51 inches. My computer setup is pretty Light. 24 inch Mac. You could use an L bracket on the back wall to help with the sagging. Hope this helps, Good Luck & Thanks for Watching. 🙂

[@FixBuildGo]

I don’t have as many legs as you. I ordered 48” C channel bracelet from Amazon. Will see if that will fix the sagging issues.

[@ravic1754]

did you treat your desk top with polyurethane or wood oil?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Danish Oil, but you could add a polyurethane topcoat for even more protection.

[@anniegee4099]

The song reminds me of The Sims

[@DIYFotoWorks]

I’m unfamiliar, It’s been awhile. 😊 Thanks for Watching

[@ekpemawulidaniel35]

The table to dimensions please

[@DIYFotoWorks]

I used 74 inch counter sections. Two of them, and shortened one section by about 18 inches.

[@JoonbiTCG]

I thought there was particle board inside and would result in you being able to see it when cut

[@DIYFotoWorks]

@@JoonbiTCG There is a particle board core with a veneer of real wood.

[@lupinelp9226]

Desk depth?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

25 1/2 inches deep.

[@liamdroortega694]

"Won't the table bow if you don't put some kind of support in the center?"

[@DIYFotoWorks]

No, not a bit, mine is dead straight. the longer 98 inch counters might be a different story however, but I used the 74 inch. Hope that helps Thanks for Watching

[@rrios3190]

Did you have to pre-drill holes for the legs?

[@DIYFotoWorks]

Yes, Definitely a good idea, mark with pencil drill in centre. 😊 Thanks for Watching!