How To Build A Lap Desk

Then from the USB ports on your laptop connect a desktop keyboard and external mouse.

How to build a lap desk. If you are using raw fabric fold your fabric along the side so you dont have a raw edge. Two pieces of plywood that are the size of your laptop plus two inches in length and 2 inches 51 cm in width. The first step of the project is to build the sides of the lap desk.

Its durable light weight and very versatile as it is not only a laptop desk but can be used as an activity craft table for your little ones homework desk or even a lap table bed breakfast tray. With the laptop off connect your display cable from your laptop to your monitor of choice be it via HDMI DisplayPort DVI or VGA. Note if you plan to stain the desk be careful with any access glue as the stain will not absorb to these areas once the glue has dried.

You can download the printable DIY lap desk plans by clicking the button below. Sand and finish paintstain and seal the lap desk pieces. I had a few scraps of wood laying around from previous projects so I decided to tackle a quick easy and almost free build.

It is just 3 boards joined together by pocket holes. This lap desk is simple to make and can be constructed in just an hour or so. It took less than 2 hours to construct and the only purchase I made for this project was a package of 2 standard hinges for 2 bucks.

Then line up the notch on the bottom of the memory with the notch in. Building the lap desk is very simple. This little desk can also provide a comfortable and relaxed way to learn for the upcoming school year so far so good.

Everything else wood screws nails glue stain I had on-hand. Place the fabric on a table and center the foam then plywood bottom on top of it. In this video I build a desk with hidden laptop storage and a hidden power strip compartment using reclaimed pallet wood.