Description and manufacture of a table with height adjustment

It is known that diseases associated with curvature of the spine and musculoskeletal system most often occur in childhood, if the correct position at the desk or table is not observed. But what if you are old and your back hurts?

In this case, the way out of the situation can be a table adjustable in height, which makes it possible to work both in a sitting position and standing. It has been proven that changing positions can improve blood circulation and maintain good health.

Existing varieties

Basically, all these tables are the same: base, legs with height adjustment function and table top. Nevertheless, there are quite a few differences, and some are quite significant.

There are a number of criteria by which you can determine the type of table:

• Adjustment method. Mechanical or electric motor.
• Tabletop material. Glass, plastic, wood.
• The form. Rectangular, round, angular.
• Purpose. Children's, written, computer, office.
• Options. Monitor mounts, cable management, remote control, sockets.

Height-adjustable writing desk: advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the structures under consideration include:

• The ability to alternate the position of the body during prolonged "sedentary" work.
• Good adaptability. It is not difficult to choose the height for each individual.
• A modern approach to the organization of the workplace. This can be important in some cases.
• Large lifting weight (over 100kg.). For electric models.
• Wide range of. Almost always it will be possible to choose a model that best suits the requirements put forward.

At the same time, there are also quite serious disadvantages:

• The inconvenience of a mechanical adjustment method.
• Cheap designs are distinguished by a kind of "tremor" - in the raised state, the table surface can swing or tremble during operation.
• Car lift models rely on electricity and require extra care. For computer desks, it is not always possible to organize cable management with improvised means. As a result, unforeseen expenses.
• High price.

How to choose

Before going to the store, you should ask the question, which, in fact, do you need a height-adjustable table? First of all, you need to proceed from the tasks, the solution of which will justify the feasibility of such a purchase. The second important factor is size. Such tables are rather large, so it makes sense to take measurements in advance of the place where it should stand.

In general, it is recommended to pay attention to the following:

1. Constructive scheme. Mechanical lifting or by means of electric drives.
2. Material. If a heavy load is expected (monitor, printer, system unit), it is better to choose models with a metal frame and a massive table top. Models for paperwork can be simpler.
3. Number of supports. Again, it all depends on the load.
4. Maximum lifting height.
5. Frequency of use. How often is it supposed to adjust the height.

DIY height adjustable table

For the most part, making an adjustable table at the store sample level is unlikely to work. However, most likely this will not be required. The need for adjustment can be useful in two cases: to organize a separate workstation with the ability to work while standing and the periodic need to adapt the table height. Sometimes such a decision makes sense as a trial experiment to see if the purchase of an industrial version of a given design will be justified.

What is needed

Since the manufacture of the table is assumed according to a simplified scheme (all complex units are purchased in advance), then everything necessary for work can be divided into two parts:

1. Materials.
   • Table top. It is best to opt for MDF, however, chipboard is also allowed. The thickness is selected from the operating conditions, but not less than 22 mm.
   • Adjustable foot. It is easy to buy a ready-made structure in a large hardware or furniture store. Depending on the implementation of the mechanical lifting system, it can be on clamps, with a lifting device or equipped with a gas lift (as in an office chair). Ready-made frames are also sold. In fact, this is a full-fledged height-adjustable table, only without a table top. They can be equipped with both mechanical and electric drives.
   • Accessories. Cable box, brackets, sockets, plugs.

   

2. Instruments. In most cases, a standard set will be enough: a jigsaw, a screwdriver, screwdrivers, a punch, a drill with a set of drills, a tape measure, a ruler, a level, a pencil and hardware.
   

   

Brief assembly instructions

It is assumed that the manufactured product is of a modular type. That is, all the key nodes are already available and you only need to assemble them. In general, the sequence of work may look like this:

1. Preparing the countertop. If it was not cut on special equipment, it will have to be cut from a sheet of the selected material, then sanded and the edges are repaired. If the surface is not laminated, it will have to be painted. In this case, you will need a spray bottle, otherwise you will notice streaks from the brush.
2. Turn the tabletop over with the wrong side up and mark the seats for attaching the supports.
3. Secure the supports. Usually everything you need comes with them, but you can purchase it separately.
4. Set the table to the working position, and adjust the horizon to the level.
5. Check that the lifting mechanism is working properly.

Where to put the adjustable table

As for the installation, such a table is suitable for both an office and a room in an apartment or a country house. The only thing to consider is the dimensions, both in length and in height.

For tables with an automatic lift, it is advisable to provide convenient access to the power outlets. The best option is considered to be located near the wall, but not close. At the same time, there should be no paintings, lamps or other accessories on the walls that can be touched by the table top during lifting.

Table repair

Usually, in such structures, the lifting mechanism most often fails. However, breakdowns of a different nature also occur.

The most typical malfunctions of adjustable tables:

• Failure of the lifting system (for structures equipped with electric motors). In this case, both the electric motor and the control panel can break. Sometimes the telescopic lift gets stuck. Most of these breakdowns are solved by replacing the defective part.
• Backlash. Such problems are typical for tables with manual lifting. For example, a desk with adjustable height, in which fixation is carried out by means of a pin. This is solved by selecting a larger diameter fixing pin.
• Countertop defects. For tables with one support, constant skewed loads on one side can lead to surface deformation. In addition, during operation, mechanical damage is possible, such as scratches, chips and cracks. In most cases, you will need to replace the countertop.

Of course, it cannot be argued that such a table will be ideal for everyone. Although, of course, there is some benefit from such a solution. “Certain”, because the height-adjustable table requires a revision of the operating mode, constant alternation of body position and, in the end, do it regularly, which not everyone can do. On the other hand, if it is possible to avoid diseases and not look like a question mark with age, then the answer is obvious.

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