How To Make A Lap Desk With Storage

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How to make a lap desk with storage. Repurpose unused bar stools for the support legs cut a wooden board to size and use. For example a Raskog cart from Ikea can be just the thing you need. The carts top surface a storage shelf placed upside down can be used as a sort of desk for the laptop while the shelves underneath can be used for storage.

You can customize the dimensions to make a bigger monitor stand or add pencil storage to create a homework station for the kids. Using my electric knife I cut the foam to size. In this video I build a desk with hidden laptop storage and a hidden power strip compartment using reclaimed pallet wood.

Check out and Subscribe to my chan. This lap desk is simple to make and can be constructed in just an hour or so. The woodworking plans include a plywood cut diagram for all three drawer units to help get the most use out of the material.

I laid the board on the foam and traced around it. One of the easiest ways to get a laptop desk is by repurposing an existing item or piece of furniture. Keep in mind that Gorilla Glue expands and turns white so use just a thin line down the middle.

Multiply the amount of wood needed depending on how many units you want to make for your desk. Place something heavy on it to clamp it for about 15 minutes the super glue dries fast. This clever idea from Liz Marie Blog fits the bill.

34 plywood Youll need a half sheet 48 x 48 for one drawer unit. Slide the top onto your new DIY lap desk to hide the storage compartments and you are done. Cut out the tabletop.