Resurrecting an old thread, I took some time this weekend to build my
custom multi-tiered stand up/sit down desk.  I'm going to 'field-test' this
for a couple of weeks, then provide pictures/information as to how this is
actually working (for me).

Stay tuned...


On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 10:47 AM, Forrest, Stuart <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> Mark
>
> It would be great to see some pictures once you are finished
>
>
> Stuart Forrest PhD, ACM Member
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Mark Pernotto
> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 12:26 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks
>
> Thanks to everyone for their replies.  I didn't think there would so many
> people passionate about this enough to respond.
>
> Not really having the resources to pursue an 'elevating' model, after
> taking a few measurements and a few Home Depot visits, I think I'm just
> going to build a 2 X 4, multi-tiered desk, with a 'standing' setup and
> anti-fatigue mat, and a 'sitting' setup on an exercise ball.  This model
> also allows for custom book shelves, and with my unique large size, allows
> me to build the desk to my proper height specifications.  Pricing it out,
> with everything, comes to around $200.
>
> Now, if only I could find the time to drop everything for a day and build
> the thing......
>
> Thanks again!
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 3:31 PM, Karen Coyle <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > If you write a 4,000 page trilogy, though, I'll strangle you. Or at
> > least make you sit down.
> >
> > kc
> >
> >
> > On 2/7/13 2:37 PM, Cary Gordon wrote:
> >
> >> But Neil Stephenson works at a treadmill desk...
> >>
> >> I want one.
> >>
> >> On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 4:38 AM, Baumer, M <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Philip Roth wrote at a standing desk for most of his career. Here's
> >>> an outdated look at his
> >>> setup<http://www.youtube.com/**watch?feature=player_embedded&**
> >>> v=zvCk5aitYz8#t=201s<http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_emb
> >>> edded&v=zvCk5aitYz8#t=201s>
> >>> >
> >>> .
> >>>
> >>> I don't have a standing desk, but I use this
> >>> timer<http://www.dejal.com/**timeout/ <http://www.dejal.com/timeout/
> >>.
> >>> I have it set up to go off every fifteen minutes for a thirty second
> >>> break.
> >>> I usually standup, look out the window, and take a sip of water.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Nate Hill <[log in to unmask]>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>  My team of four is currently designing/building/recycling together
> >>> our
> >>>> office space on the 4th floor in Chattanooga- a raw 14,000 sq ft
> >>>> open space.  We have plenty of old desks to use, and on our first
> >>>> iteration we are each giving ourselves a personal sitting desk, but
> >>>> we will have stations for shared standing desks/workbenches.
> >>>> Something about standing makes me want to make physical stuff
> >>>> rather than just digital stuff. I'm really curious to see how it
> >>>> all works. Happy to report back.
> >>>>
> >>>> Nate
> >>>>
> >>>> On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:26 PM, Bohyun Kim <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>  I use a bookcase in my office as a standup desk (photo below in
> >>>> the
> >>>>> link)
> >>>>> but it is really a matter of willpower I think.  I get tired when
> >>>>> I try
> >>>>>
> >>>> to
> >>>>
> >>>>> do concentrated work while standing and my experience is that I
> >>>>> cannot
> >>>>>
> >>>> stay
> >>>>
> >>>>> standing and working at the same time more than 15 min even if I
> >>>>> try hard although this may depend on each person. =) Even with the
> >>>>> alarm I often ignore it and don't stand up. Then everything is in
> >>>>> vain. Something to think about before investing in a new piece of
> >>>>> furniture.
> >>>>> http://www.bohyunkim.net/blog/**archives/2407<http://www.bohyunkim
> >>>>> .net/blog/archives/2407>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Cheers,
> >>>>> Bohyun
> >>>>>
> >>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>>>> From: Code for Libraries
> >>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]**EDU<[log in to unmask]>]
> >>>>> On Behalf Of
> >>>>> Mark Pernotto
> >>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 12:09 PM
> >>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
> >>>>> Subject: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Despite my best efforts of sitting up straight, getting an
> >>>>> ergonomic chair, making sure my desk is a proper height (I'm a
> >>>>> tall guy, so my desk is 'modified' to reflect this), and I make
> >>>>> sure I stand up and at least stretch every 30 minutes (or so), my
> >>>>> back still bothers me some days.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> I saw a Wired article a few months back hailing the benefits of
> >>>>> stand up desks
> >>>>> (http://www.wired.com/**wiredscience/2012/10/mf-**standing-desk/<h
> >>>>> ttp://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/10/mf-standing-desk/>),
> >>>>> and
> >>>>> also found an article in NY Times (
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/**12/02/business/stand-up-desks-**
> >>>> gaining-favor-in-the-**workplace.html?_r=1&<http://www.nytimes.com/
> >>>> 2012/12/02/business/stand-up-desks-gaining-favor-in-the-workplace.h
> >>>> tml?_r=1&>
> >>>>
> >>>>> )
> >>>>> and wondered if there were any other developers/list members who
> >>>>> used
> >>>>>
> >>>> them.
> >>>>
> >>>>>   In my mind, I'm trading one problem for another, and I'm not
> >>>>> sure I want to be standing up all day long.  On the other hand, my
> >>>>> back is killing me today.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Suggestions?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Mark
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> Nate Hill
> >>>> [log in to unmask]
> >>>> http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.**org/
> >>>> <http://4thfloor.chattlibrary.org/>
> >>>> http://www.natehill.net
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> >>
> > --
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> >
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