Keyboard Tray Options

Rob,

How about something similar to the “pencil” drawer on a desk- the skinny one that pulls out right under the top. I have seen some that the “drawer” slides out and the front folds down to allow comfortable access to the keyboard and mouse.

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Rob, I use 75lb drawer slides and make the sides of the drawer 2” tall. The front I cut out so as not to get in the way. Check my last project for the computer desk that has a drawer like this.

-- Tim-- http://www.tmuli.com

Thanks Tim,

That is close to what i am looking for. The only difference is that I do not want the sides on the tray. I am going to have to use my mouse on the tray also, and the sides will get in the way.

Rob

-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA

Rob, these trays I make, are made with room for the mouse. Make sure you have about 28-29” of tray space, if you’re using a regular keyboard. If you have one of the larger, ergonomic keyboards, it needs to be a little wider.

-- Tim-- http://www.tmuli.com

Yu could always put the sides down so you have rom for the slides below the top of the tray, yoiu might let teh tray roll out on rollers with a rabbet on the side or a sliding dovetail in the side of the tray.

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