oaklandrkg
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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!
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!