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If you have ever used a notebook computer you know what a juggling act it can be, not to mention the heat that comes out of the bottom of the laptop. Rather then continuing to burn my lap, here is my solution to I came up with … these are photo’s (sorry for the blurry pic’s) of the lap table I made.
I not only cut the tops of the legs at an 11 degree angle for comfortability but the 3/4” spacers between the legs are at an angle as well, so the piece would flow together. Originally I was going to staple the legs to the 1×2’s on the bottom of the top, but “3fingerpat” (also a member of this wonderful site) suggested that I cut a 1/2” dado into the top and bottom of the 1×2’s, again so the piece would flow. Note the 1/2” x 3/4” spacers were all hand made, I choose Red Oak because of the beautiful finish it has, I applied Helmsman’s Polyurathane Clear finish to complete the project
Hope you like it & thanks for looking …
Bob
San Diego, Ca
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trifern
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#1 posted 1770 days ago
Great solution. They sure can heat up and get very uncomfortable. I need something similar for my car. Thanks for sharing.
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lew
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#2 posted 1770 days ago
Very Nice!
Lew
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#3 posted 1769 days ago
Bob this looks nice. I like the functionality and unique appearance the angle gives.
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#4 posted 1769 days ago
Good idea!
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#5 posted 1769 days ago
Great work!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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#6 posted 1769 days ago
Nicely done. I’ve been thinking of making something like that, but I don’t have much room between me and the arm rests of my chair.
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#7 posted 1769 days ago
I’d be proud to have such a nice laptop desk like this. Nice work.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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#8 posted 1769 days ago
Bob;
This is a great idea.
Nice work.
Lee
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SawDustnSplinters
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#9 posted 1769 days ago
Great idea Bro, times are changing….everyone who needs mobility and connectivity 24/7 needs a laptop and your design and insight gives us what we need, a way to sit up in bed or the arm chair and check for orders…after the coffee/aspirin is on :) It could also serve a dual purpose as a breakfast in bed sort of thing on the fly…for your best babe :) Yea.. I am a dog :)
I feel this is right on….with our times…
Be Well…
FX
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#10 posted 1768 days ago
Nice idea and great project.
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Tim from Iowa City
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#11 posted 1763 days ago
Where’s the cup holder? :) I think tray idea is a great idea. Nice work. I may try to design something similar for my recliner. Very slick and functional. Great for a laptop or reading a woodworking mag.
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John Raney
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#12 posted 1762 days ago
Bob,
Nice work. Any chance you can post or email the dimensions of the piece.
John
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#13 posted 1751 days ago
Bob this looks nice.Great work!
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