[geeks] Computer desks

[R. Lonstein]

On Wed, Apr 17, 2002 at 06:06:48PM -0600, Dave Kimmel wrote:
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> I've got a nifty one from Ikea. It can handle two monitors
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> everything at Ikea, this has a name, its called "Jerker".
>
> Its not perfect, but its pretty decent and probably
> worth a look.
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I have this model and the extra top shelves. Bought it around '98. It's
very good and holding up well. I was able to adjust the other shelf
heights so I could stuff onto the low shelf a 19" monitor with power
strip stand, a laser printer, a mid-tower case, speakers and palm pilot
cradle. Makes for a cramped shelf, but it holds everything and isn't
showing any bowing. 

One thing about it is that setting it up seems to require a third
hand to steady and align the main desk while putting the bolts
through the frame into the brackets. I still had the assembly diagram
(I had taped it to the back of one leg) which would lead one to
believe that this is easy. I didn't have any help last year when I
moved and I ended up crouching with it balanced on my back while I
fiddled with the bolts. Not fun.

- Ross