I'll be interested to hear about it, and see any how-to tips you might
have...
Thanks!
Kevin
On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 11:44 AM, Mark Pernotto <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> 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
> > Library Systems Specialist
> > Beaufort County Library
> > Beaufort
> > SC 29902
> > 843 255 6450
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> >
> > http://www.beaufortcountylibrary.org/
> > For Learning, For Leisure, For Life.
> >
> >
> >
> > -----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 an outdated look at his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
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > > --
> > > Karen Coyle
> > > [log in to unmask] http://kcoyle.net
> > > ph: 1-510-540-7596
> > > m: 1-510-435-8234
> > > skype: kcoylenet
> > >
> >
>
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