I'm actually curious how you get the keyboard shelf to work. I've got some back problems myself, and a recliner sounds awesome.
Well, first off let me humbly interject that using a recliner is an absolutely baller genius idea, especially if you have a busted back, but even if you don't it's still pure baller genius. The human body just isn't designed to spend much time in a seated position; if your gonna sit on your ace, at least make it comfy as possible.
Anyways, here's some pointers for the recliner:
First, you're gonna need a table that stands higher than average.
I went Ikea and bought an inexpensive model that had adjustable metal legs so I could raise it to the appropriate height
In the beginning the keyboard sat on the side-table next to the recliner, but I wanted that space for other items so I built the shelf/cubby for the keyboard on the underside of the desk.
The shelf is pretty simple: I went to the hardware store and bought (1) a wooden board meant for use as a shelf and (2) four L-shaped brackets, all said and done it was only a few bucks. I made my measurements, then screwed the L-brackets into the bottom of the desk and then screwed the wood board between the L-brackets. It's way way sturdy enough to hold the keyboard, do it right and you only have to do it once.
Here's a pic to help makes sense from what I described. The perspective is from sitting in the recliner. Realized only after I took it that I *probably* should have had the keyboard on the shelf instead of my lap... 'doh!
Dat aluminium...
Dat aluminium...
