How To Make A Lap Desk With Storage

You can customize the dimensions to make a bigger monitor stand or add pencil storage to create a homework station for the kids.

How to make a lap desk with storage. The carts top surface a storage shelf placed upside down can be used as a sort of desk for the laptop while the shelves underneath can be used for storage. The woodworking plans include a plywood cut diagram for all three drawer units to help get the most use out of the material. Cut them on the diagonal to form four long narrow right-triangles.

Cut out the corners on the ¼ thick plywood sheet using a jigsaw. In a small space opt for a desk with a narrow profile. Repurpose unused bar stools for the support legs cut a wooden board to size and use.

Keep in mind that Gorilla Glue expands and turns white so use just a thin line down the middle. This lap desk is simple to make and can be constructed in just an hour or so. Using my electric knife I cut the foam to size.

In this video I build a desk with hidden laptop storage and a hidden power strip compartment using reclaimed pallet wood. Multiply the amount of wood needed depending on how many units you want to make for your desk. Add the Super Glue gel the bottom of the lap desk frame.

Build this simple DIY laptop stand for your desk to add storage and raise the screen up to eye level. Check out and Subscribe to my chan. Place something heavy on it to clamp it for about 15 minutes the super glue dries fast.

Let dry for one hour. For example a Raskog cart from Ikea can be just the thing you need. 3 Cut ventilation slots from the two large pieces of plywood.