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Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings

3/4/15       
Pat Gilbert

Have any of you guys built a stand up desk for doing drawings? If so how did it work out for you?

Thanks

Pat

3/4/15       #2: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
cabinetmaker

I have 2 desks in my office. A stand up and regular desk. I do draw on both desks and they both have pc's. The one pc that is sending files to the cnc is @ the sit down desk- seems like when I need to concentrate- I sit in a chair.

The stand up is great and I really hammer some stuff out, but it has taken a lot to get used to. Both desks are 27" deep allowing for most print and lots of landing space.

3/4/15       #3: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Pat Gilbert

Thanks Cabinetmaker.

What percentage of the time do you use the stand up desk?

3/4/15       #4: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
cabinetmaker

Funny you should ask - at least 80 percent of the time. Trying to get the effect Paul Akers talks about- ok I'm there. I'm more productive then ever before. I'm going to be adding shelving above to clear the space a bit more. And, allow me to shelve projects and get get back to them Seriously contemplating 2-23 monitors from one to start reducing paper most likely going wall mount those

3/4/15       #5: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Pat Gilbert

Thanks for the feed back. Yes that is why I want to do it and just to stay healthier.

I just didn't want to build it and then say this isn't possible for the hours it takes to do drawings.

What got me thinking about it besides Paul Akers is that I did one for a customer a while back


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3/4/15       #6: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Walt Anderson

I've built a few desks with Suspa lifts that pneumatically lift the desk from sit to stand. I'd like to do that for my office in the near future.

Standing is so much better for your health than sitting. Whatever amount you can do standing is a benefit.

3/4/15       #7: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Pat Gilbert

"Standing is so much better for your health than sitting. Whatever amount you can do standing is a benefit."

That is what my chiropractor is telling me as well.

I kind of like the idea of SUD only as that way you don't have a choice.

3/4/15       #8: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
cabinetmaker

Pat- the desk was for my health too. I have been ready the Dr Mercola site and decided to build the desk - Late summer and started to use it in December In 3 months my blood pressure has dropped

It was a real challenge to make transition, but once I made the commitment it stuck. I am currently on the "Zone Diet" working on getting any excess off my body. And, keep it off. I can still pack around 4x8 melamine and panels, but my 9 year old is kicking my backside on the baseball field

I really think the desk has made a great difference. My desk is at 39" AFF. Good luck with your health

3/5/15       #9: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
TomB

I made a raised shelf to sit on my desk to use for standing just to see if it would have any benefit to a lower back issue. After 2 months my nagging lower back doesn't hurt anymore.

Next step is to raise the entire desk up. My shelf is 41" off the floor and that seems to be the most comfortable height I have tried.

Don't worry about standing, I end up having to go out to the shop or meet with customers throughout the day, so I'm not stuck in the same place.

3/5/15       #10: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Pat Gilbert

Thanks guys.

Cabinetmaker, I also have the blood pressure problem.

FWIW I have lost about 40 lbs using the Paleo diet. It seems to me that the key is a lifestyle change not a "diet"

Tom, that is also my problem the Chiro said that we are not made to sit as much as I do.

3/5/15       #11: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
David

peep this one

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3/13/15       #12: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Marketing guy

Pat,

Was thinking about the 40 lbs you lost on the Paleo diet. Did it ever occur to you that maybe you weren't really fat but instead were just short?

3/14/15       #13: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Pat Gilbert

Good point, I didn't say how tall my stand up desk was going to be...

3/18/15       #14: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Larry

All of our desk tops are @ 42", 30" deep. Was done that was a long time ago because of all the trips in & out to the shop and for eye contact with people. There are stools with backs when desired. Used to be we needed plenty of top space for big rolls of plans. Don't see those anymore. The 3 CAD stations had dual monitors. If any of you haven't gone to them yet, it's worth it.

Part of the reason for all the trips to the shop is each CAD man also serves as the project manager for the jobs he has drawn.

4/18/15       #16: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Gus (Zdraft)

When we built our first shop drawing studio in Calgary we didn't even consider a stand-up option until it was too late.

Now we offer all of our draftspeople this option and at the New York studio we opened two months ago 60% of our teams are on stand-up stations.

Now - don't think that they are standing 100% of the time. They also have high-chairs that they use too, but when you walk in it seems like they are almost always standing.

Not for everyone - but there is a good-feel to it - no question

7/19/15       #17: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Jason Rogers  Member

Website: trademarkdrafting.com

I had been curious about this for a long time so when I saw a DIY hack I decided gave it a try... and didn't spend a dime!
I have an old drafting board that when placed on a tote (full of camping gear) makes a perfect height standing desk.

I use it most when doing large (full day/multiple day) takeoffs & estimates... it helps me stay focused.
Although I do enjoy it, I would not want to use it exclusively.
That's why I am looking into the VARIDESK so I can have both.

I would suggest trying it without spending much money ... this is what gave me the idea I used in my experiment.
http://cdn.homedit.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/another-simple-lack-standing-des
k.jpg


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http://www.varidesk.com/standing-desk-pro-48

8/5/18       #18: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
tonykakkar Member

I am using Flexisport Sit-stand desk converter in my workstation. After using it my back pain also started reduces.

Stand Up Desk

8/13/18       #19: Stand Up Desk for Doing Drawings ...
Arminda Veach Member

There are even websites available like Office Furniture Solutions who provide great deals in standing desk.


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