Monitor Stand Riser
€12,00
Monitor Stand Riser
€12,00
A screen below eye level is a stiff neck by Friday. This riser is a plywood or pine shelf on two end panels, an apron under its back edge: the monitor stands on top, the keyboard slides in underneath, a hole at the back takes the cables. Pick a width and one of three heights; step 1 shows how to measure yours.
An original Square & Furrow plan: designed for today's homes, every step drawn, cut list for standard lumber, imperial and metric.
At a glance
- Size: 16, 24 or 44" (406, 610 or 1118 mm) wide, 9 1/4" (235 mm) deep, 3 3/8 to 6 3/8" (86 to 162 mm) high. Rated 20, 30 or 40 lb (9, 14 or 18 kg)
- Skill: Beginner
- Build time: One afternoon, plus a day for the finish
- Materials: approx. US$50–80
- In the plan: 12-page PDF, US Letter, 11 illustrated steps, imperial, with metric in the lists and steps
Inside the 12-page plan
- An exploded drawing that shows how every part goes together
- Dimensioned views of the finished build, in feet and inches
- Materials list and hardware schedule, with standard lumber sizes and metric equivalents
- Cut list for standard lumber, so you can cut everything before you start assembling
- Clear illustrated step-by-step assembly drawings: one job per step, every part drawn, fastener positions marked
Safety: Not a seat, a step or a shelf for a TV: do not sit, stand or lean on it. Rated 20, 30 or 40 lb (9, 14 or 18 kg) by width, no monitor over 20 lb (9 kg); the monitor's foot stands entirely on the top, at least 1" (25 mm) back from the front edge. No monitor arm or clamp-on stand. Keep cords out of reach of kids and pets. Load-test it only after the finish has fully cured (step 11).
The PDF plan is a digital download; nothing ships. An original design by Square & Furrow, produced with AI-assisted tools and checked by our build model.
Illustrated step by step
Imperial + metric
Cut list & checklist
Instant PDF download
Built to work
Monitor Stand Riser
Built in home workshops more than a century ago, and redrawn for the way you build today.
RenderingStep by step
Every part drawn. Every fastener marked.
Each step is one job with its own clear drawing: the parts it adds are shaded, every nail and screw position is marked, and the hardware and tools sit right beside it. An exploded view shows how the whole build goes together before you make a single cut.
Before you build
Your tools & materials checklist
Tick what you already have. Whatever is left is your shopping list. Your ticks are saved on this device, so you can come back to it from the lumber yard.
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Tools
Materials
One set of 6 ft boards makes any width; the offcuts are good boards. Top: a 1x10 board OR a 2 x 4 ft plywood panel ripped to 9 1/4" (235 mm) along its 48" side (face grain runs that way); plywood sold as 3/4" measures 23/32" (18 mm). End stock by height: 1x3 Low, 1x4 Mid, 1x6 High; Low end panels come from the apron's 1x3. Cutting layout: Fig. 2. The pocket-hole jig and the 2" (51 mm) hole saw are extra if you do not own them.
Questions about this plan
What are the finished dimensions?
16, 24 or 44" (406, 610 or 1118 mm) wide, 9 1/4" (235 mm) deep, 3 3/8 to 6 3/8" (86 to 162 mm) high. Rated 20, 30 or 40 lb (9, 14 or 18 kg). The drawings are dimensioned in feet and inches; the materials list, cut list and steps give metric sizes alongside.
What skill level do I need, and how long does it take?
It's rated beginner. Expected build time: One afternoon, plus a day for the finish. Each step names the tools it uses, so it's written for first-time builders.
How much does it cost to build?
Roughly US$50–80 in materials at typical US lumber-yard prices. Prices vary a lot by region, so price the materials list at your local yard before you start.
What tools do I need?
Pencil; Speed square or try square; Straightedge or level, 4 in. (102 mm) longer than the top (also the load test's); Drill bit, 3/64", 1/16" or 1/8" (1.2, 1.6 or 3.2 mm) by width, as the load test's gauge; Circular saw with a clamped straightedge guide, or a handsaw; 2" (51 mm) hole saw with its pilot bit; Sanding block; Sandpaper 80, 120, 180 and 220 grit; Wood filler (plywood edges); Foam brush; Lint-free rags; Drill/driver; Pocket-hole jig set for 3/4" (19 mm) stock, with its step bit, stop collar and driver bit; 4 C-clamps or bar clamps, 8" (200 mm) opening; Bench or sturdy table with a square edge; Glue brush; Non-slip rubber dots or shelf liner for the monitor's feet; Scrap board, four scrap blocks and four, six or eight 5 lb (2.3 kg) sacks of flour or sugar for the load test; plus a tape, pencil, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves. The interactive checklist on this page lets you tick off what you already own.
Where does this plan come from?
It is an original Square & Furrow design for today's homes, produced with AI-assisted tools and checked by our build model. You get a materials list, metric sizes, a cut list for standard lumber and clear illustrated step-by-step assembly drawings, every part drawn. Sizes are in feet and inches, with metric alongside.
Can a beginner follow it?
Yes. Each step is a single job with its own drawing: the parts that step adds are shaded, the nails, screws and bolts it drives are marked where they go, and the hardware for that step is listed beside it. An exploded drawing at the front shows how the whole build goes together before you cut anything.
What do I get?
A 12-page print-ready PDF (US Letter) to download after purchase. It prints well at home or at a copy shop, and reads fine on a tablet in the workshop.