One monitor on your desk doesn't take up much space, but add another and you may develop a real-estate problem. Construction inspector Mike McRae built a mount from iron pipe, which, according to him, is "strong, durable, cheap and flexible", and requires only a little DIY know-how.
You'll Need:
A monitor set up for VESA mounting Three x 20mm threaded iron pipe (two 30cm, one 45cm) One 20mm pipe tee Four 20 mm metal hex nipples Four 20mm metal elbows One 20mm floor flange Four 20mm-long M6 screws Four pipe straps Eight 20mm M4 screws with nuts Two double-wall outlet plates, larger than the monitor's screw-pattern
- Attach the Monitors:
Drill your outlet plates in a pattern for the monitor's mounting holes, as well as for two pipe straps. Attach the plates to the pipe using the straps, then mount the monitor with screws. Screw the assembly into the back of your desk via the floor flange and M6 screws. Mike's desk is "old and very solid" - necessary for this type of attachment.\
This article was originally published by WIRED UK
