sounds like you have a plan...15mm thick ply should be ok...also depends on the span (or length) your top board will be...and the weight of the monitor. If too long or too heavy, the wood may sag over time. Not sure where the cork panel comes into your design...is that a substitute for the ply? will that support weight? Your legs will need to be placed similar to the picture, so they carry weight too. Are you gluing and screwing them to the top board? Also consider how tall the legs are, since there is no visible cross-leg support to keep the whole thing from racking...even with a strong glue joint. A small apron of ply on the back should address that. Your circ saw should be fine for it. Jig saw??? not for the edge round over. Just take a sandpaper block and run it along the edge to create a small round-over. Remember that plywood splinters easily so use masking tape on the cut-line (bottom of board and top) to reduce that splinter. Have fun Answer from jd_delwado on reddit.com
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How to build a DIY monitor stand? | Bunnings Workshop community
December 7, 2022 - I suggest getting a shoebox or ... your monitor at the correct height. Once it's in the ideal position measure the height and build the stand to that height. Make sure to test several heights so that you're sure that it's perfect for you. Doing the bevelled edge on the shelf can be done either by changing the angle of your circular saw or using a router. Let me tag our experienced members @woodenwookie and @Brad ...
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Ugmonk
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My DIY Monitor Stand – Ugmonk
See details below. Here are the instructions of how I built the new premium monitor stand: Cut walnut slab to desired length. I did around 45” length for my setup, slightly shorter than the IKEA version.
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Tips for building a similar monitor stand?
sounds like you have a plan...15mm thick ply should be ok...also depends on the span (or length) your top board will be...and the weight of the monitor. If too long or too heavy, the wood may sag over time. Not sure where the cork panel comes into your design...is that a substitute for the ply? will that support weight? Your legs will need to be placed similar to the picture, so they carry weight too. Are you gluing and screwing them to the top board? Also consider how tall the legs are, since there is no visible cross-leg support to keep the whole thing from racking...even with a strong glue joint. A small apron of ply on the back should address that. Your circ saw should be fine for it. Jig saw??? not for the edge round over. Just take a sandpaper block and run it along the edge to create a small round-over. Remember that plywood splinters easily so use masking tape on the cut-line (bottom of board and top) to reduce that splinter. Have fun More on reddit.com
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Which wood and design for diy monitor stands?
I am going to build a pair of wooden speaker stands. I have experimented with oak planks that are 3/4 inch thich. I stacked them on isolation cones and ... More on forum.audiogon.com
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Cheap Six Monitors Stand (How to build one on a budget) Easy DIY solution
Introduction For the last 10+ years I had a 3 monitors setup. I decided to upgrade to a six-monitor setup to enhance my productivity for programming, following trades, and more. Here’s how I built a six-monitor stand DIY on a budget. Here's a picture of the final result. Why Six Monitors... More on hwbytes.com
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I tried making my own Grovemade monitor stand
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Houseful of Handmade
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Easy DIY Monitor Stand From Wood Scraps - Houseful of Handmade
February 16, 2024 - Raise up your computer monitor with this fun scrap wood project. The easy DIY monitor stand can be completed in an afternoon!
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DIY Smart MONITOR STAND : 11 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
September 23, 2017 - You saw me in the video spending much time to integrate the USB Hub into the board and creating a flawless joint at the corners. And of course you could go so much simpler. I made an alternative Monitor Stand (cf. picture above), which is basically a board, with four peaces of wood screwd down in the edges.
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r/BeginnerWoodWorking on Reddit: Tips for building a similar monitor stand?
October 19, 2024 -

Hi all,

I want to attempt to rebuild this wooden monitor stand: https://grovemade.com/product/wood-desk-shelf/?initial=705

Are there any obvious gotchas I need to consider? I literally have no experience. I do have a small circular saw and a jigsaw. I don't have a router to get the rounded corners so was thinking of using the jigsaw and then sanding to get the corners right. I don't need/want the tapered look.

I already have some 15mm plywood sheets that should be more than enough. I found a shop that will sell a 30mm thick cork panel (from the dimensions it looks like the cork feet are about twice the thickness of the plywood): https://www.corkshopbcn.com/placas-de-corcho-de-grano-medio/503-placas-de-corcho-grano-grueso-8-mm-0201030.html

Thanks!

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sounds like you have a plan...15mm thick ply should be ok...also depends on the span (or length) your top board will be...and the weight of the monitor. If too long or too heavy, the wood may sag over time. Not sure where the cork panel comes into your design...is that a substitute for the ply? will that support weight? Your legs will need to be placed similar to the picture, so they carry weight too. Are you gluing and screwing them to the top board? Also consider how tall the legs are, since there is no visible cross-leg support to keep the whole thing from racking...even with a strong glue joint. A small apron of ply on the back should address that. Your circ saw should be fine for it. Jig saw??? not for the edge round over. Just take a sandpaper block and run it along the edge to create a small round-over. Remember that plywood splinters easily so use masking tape on the cut-line (bottom of board and top) to reduce that splinter. Have fun
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If you want the exposed plywood edges, Baltic birch plywood is the best. Expect other types of ply to have fewer layers and more voids. You can still use it, but it won't look as clean and you'll have to fill in holes. Alternatively, you can use edge banding to hide it. You can cut the dado grooves with a circular saw. Use a straight edge to guide the saw. It will take a bunch of passes. The surface it leaves at the bottom of the groove will be rough and require a little cleanup. A chisel that's narrower than your dado grooves should do the job.
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Which wood and design for diy monitor stands?
March 30, 2025 - I am going to build a pair of wooden speaker stands. I have experimented with oak planks that are 3/4 inch thich. I stacked them on isolation cones and then tilted the monitor speakers until I liked the sound stage height and overall sound.
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HomeRecording.com
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Build Monitor Stands at Home | HomeRecording.com
August 14, 2006 - Check out your local crafts store, like a Marshalls, or Michaels... look for wrought iron planter stands. They're about 30" tall, with 1/2" wooden planks spaced on top. Get some Aurolux monitor pads to slant them as desired. total cost about $50.
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DIY Monitor Stand - The Adored Abode
March 31, 2022 - Below is a step by step on how to build your own custom monitor stand. 1×2 lumber 1×8 lumber Miter Saw (or hand saw) Drill Kreg Jig Wood Glue Wood Putty Sand Paper (150 & 220 Grit) (optional: Orbital Sander) Paint Brush Primer Paint of choice
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Guide - Cheap Six Monitors Stand (How to build one on a budget) Easy DIY solution
July 17, 2024 - Introduction For the last 10+ years I had a 3 monitors setup. I decided to upgrade to a six-monitor setup to enhance my productivity for programming, following trades, and more. Here’s how I built a six-monitor stand DIY on a budget. Here's a picture of the final result. Why Six Monitors...
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How to Make a DIY Copper and Wood Monitor Stand - The Home Depot
September 7, 2023 - Plus, it will give you more space to work on your desk. Watch the video for detailed instructions or use the steps below. ... Measure the base of the monitor to determine the size of the monitor stand. We used a 1-inch x10-inch wood board for the depth of the monitor stand, 15 inches for the width.
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10 DIY Monitor Stand Projects: How to Build a Monitor Stand
September 28, 2022 - You created this stand to give the ideal platform for a twin monitor arrangement, but it works beautifully for many other objects. Enkel Studios aims to provide high quality pieces with functionality and aesthetics in mind. Natural birch wood coated with protective scent-free oils. ... Enkel Studios strives to offer high-quality items that are both aesthetically pleasing and useful. Your workstation will look nicer and operate better with this DIY wooden monitor stand.
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DIY Easy Monitor Stand — Becki and Chris
April 4, 2021 - We decided to use a 3/8” round over bit on our router table to round the edges of our monitor stand. We’ve done a similar project before with plywood and leaving the edge square, easing the sharp edge with sandpaper by hand. If you are recycling old wood, you may need to use a belt sander ...
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Overclock.net
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Homemade dual monitor stand | Overclock.net
To fix the issue I made the monitors connect to the pedistal via two full extention drawer slides, once they are pulled out you can lift them up and rotate them (four 4" lazy susan bearings all together are used). The wood is cherry (of course, my favorite) but the mechanism is scrap plywood that I had around the shop.
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Diy Monitor Stand with Wood
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Wood Monitor Stand
Custom Solid Wood Desk Shelf Monitor Stand With Drawer Storage, Desk Monitor Riser, Office Desk, Monitor Shelf Wooden, Gift for Him - Etsy
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DIY triple monitor stand plus second tier (4 monitors total) | Overclock.net
July 1, 2012 - If you have all the tools and some spare wood, you could do this for $70, maybe less if your homedepot is cheaper than mine. When you mount the monitors to the pipe, keep their bases on. This makes is way easier to level and tighten. I didn't tighten down my left monitor enough before removing the base, and trying to adjust it without its base was a serious pain.
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Desky Minimal Monitor Stand | Computer Monitor Stand For Desk - Desky
Desky Minimal Monitor Stand
The Desky Minimal Monitor Stand with its sleek and simple design uses melamine to match your desktop. It frees up desk space and allows for...
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14 DIY Computer Monitor Stands [Free Plans]
June 6, 2020 - DIY Monitor Stands · 25 Pins · 6y · Diy Pc Stand · Diy Computer Stand Monitor · Diy Monitor Holder · Diy Monitor Mount · Diy Vertical Monitor Stand · 24 Inch Monitor Stand Diy · Diy Monitor Stand Ideas · Monitor Mount Diy ·