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This is awesome, one thing though on the IKEA site it looks like you get a 2×4 square EXPEDIT bookcase for $69.99 which is what most of these stands are using meaning you’d only need to buy one not two. This would effectively knock 69.99 off the price tag no?

Although it is in utter disarray, my DJ table was made with an old Ikea bed frame, Malm to be exact, and a few braces that were purchased from home depot.  Total cost was around $50 + 4 hours planning and assembling.

The picture titled as “vika amon tabletop” shows my desk, don’t know where you got this picture from. ;) but it’s okay for me using it in this article, never mind…

what i want to say is that the upper plate is no vika or things like that, but a LACK TV Bank, or better said a half of it!. the advantage is that the LACK plate has the same size in width and height and is deeper than the expedit

this is sickk.. thanks ean for posting something that is more cost friendly and affordable for some djs (me being a broke college student)… and the final finish looks legit!!!!

this is sickk.. thanks ean for posting something that is more cost friendly and affordable for some djs (me being a broke college student)… and the final finish looks legit!!!!

this is sickk.. thanks ean for posting something that is more cost friendly and affordable for some djs (me being a broke college student)… and the final finish looks legit!!!!

What is that tabletop on top of the expedit in the top picture? because it looks like that setup is more than deep enough to go battlestyle and with only 1 expedit. Anyone know what that is? or deny/confirm its deep enough?? that would be tits

You need 2 for the width if you want your decks in battle position.
1 would be fine if you don’t plan to turn your turntables though I guess.

You need 2 for the width if you want your decks in battle position.
1 would be fine if you don’t plan to turn your turntables though I guess.

i also want to know what that is, one bookshelf is fine but two is too fat for my taste

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=255675501127077
I put together a similar desk but opted for besta units

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=255675501127077
I put together a similar desk but opted for besta units

I’ve been doing that!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2105932321744&set=a.1816657250048.2098385.1048605851&type=3&theater

No From IKEA but Made with under $200. Custom Studio Desk http://twitter.com/#!/boijeanius/status/114476911408844800/photo/1

http://twitter.com/#!/boijeanius/status/114476767883952128/photo/1

No From IKEA but Made with under $200. Custom Studio Desk http://twitter.com/#!/boijeanius/status/114476911408844800/photo/1

http://twitter.com/#!/boijeanius/status/114476767883952128/photo/1

how the heck did you do that?

but wait, why not just use controller sets?  They take up less room

you can’t use a single expedit by itself for a battle set.
i have two for my records right now.
you’d have to add an extra top as shown.
i have the broder system as my desk right now.
i was thinking of using the broder system for my dj table.

This is my desk. You can’t go battle style. You can add another vika amon top to the expedit and if will give you about another 6 inches. Which is more than enough, it’s just shy of being able to go battle style.

http://www.ax11.de/img/0011.jpeg
table: ex-closet, $0
cases: $20 each, electronics store
rack: little help from my friends
design: Some University of Applied Arts and Design in Germany :)
total cost: significantly less than $100

so its a vika amon top and it IS big deep enough to go battlestyle? no tonearms in range of bumping anything? Why did you choose to angle the top back like that? is it stable?? looks alot taller then other units how high does it sit?;

I really like this post, thanks guys!

Anyone have an idea of how many records each cube can hold ?

Expedit 2X4 shelving on it’s side, and I also added a Lack TV stand on top. . .fit’s my turntables battle style a little bit better. . .but now it’s too high. . .but everyone else is taller than me in my studio, so it works out pretty well.

This is exactly what I did. . .but I built the entire thing minus 2 front legs.

Hedgedog, excellent article!

Does anyone know what is the parts list for the black DJ stand in the 2nd picture from the bottom (the one with the iMac on top)?

how are the monitors in that pic mounted on the adjustable legs? I’d guess some wooden plate to rest the on?

Hey Floh,

It popped up somewhere in the thread mentioned at the beginning of the article. If you want it removed or be credited for it just say they name you want to appear in the acknowledgements!

Around 30.

Thank you.

These are BESTA units http://www.ikea.com/de/de/search/?query=besta.

Just get something you can step on to raise your height. There are some DJs who have to do that in clubs too.

These are studio-monitor stands Xonetecular had laying around. http://www.amazon.com/OnStage-SMS6000-Adjustable-Studio-Monitor/dp/B000CD3QYM

I didn’t list them because it was non-IKEA.

These are studio-monitor stands Xonetecular had laying around. http://www.amazon.com/OnStage-SMS6000-Adjustable-Studio-Monitor/dp/B000CD3QYM

I didn’t list them because it was non-IKEA.

These are studio-monitor stands Xonetecular had laying around. http://www.amazon.com/OnStage-SMS6000-Adjustable-Studio-Monitor/dp/B000CD3QYM

I didn’t list them because it was non-IKEA.

thanks for the info! (btw: oops, the typo in my previous post was unintentional.)

thanks for the info! (btw: oops, the typo in my previous post was unintentional.)

thanks for the info! (btw: oops, the typo in my previous post was unintentional.)

thanks for the info! (btw: oops, the typo in my previous post was unintentional.)

Wow! Just the kind of post I’ve been looking for! Mad props!!

Wow! Just the kind of post I’ve been looking for! Mad props!!

You are welcome, sir.

What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing :)

What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing :)

Hey there that’s my desk :) i’ve got full list of parts on my facebook page, i’ve also updated the design now for my new setup, the Besta units are great as they are slimmer and don’t require the 60cm deep vika top so it’s more compact, I also put doors on with push to open hinges (from ikea)

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&&note_id=255675501127077&id=136618129699482

P.S. Great post DJTT!

I’ve recently updated my desk to fit my turntables in Battle position, I considered using the VIKA table top but 60cm was too deep, the Besta TV bench fits perfectly!

I’ve recently updated my desk to fit my turntables in Battle position, I considered using the VIKA table top but 60cm was too deep, the Besta TV bench fits perfectly!

Love this article, Im gonna have to invest in some furniture once I get to NZ, fingers crossed globalisation has hit the kiwi’s so I pick up some prefab cheapness… (I never thought I would say that lol)

hell yes. this has been on my to-do list for like a year. great tutorial. I might actually get this done now!

hell yes. this has been on my to-do list for like a year. great tutorial. I might actually get this done now!

Jason Kurth is the man

Awesome idea, why did’nt i just come up with this myself!!

I find your designs pretty good and very neat, thank you for sharing your ideas. I was looking myself during some time for a solution where I could have both a dj-booth as wells as home studio desk for production. Finally I figured it out this modest ikea booth/homeStudio. It was just a 150×75 cm top table. 4 adjustable legs. And for the second level (monitors and screen)  I used a long shelf 190×26. From it I (a friend) cut 2 pieces 20×26 that I have used as “legs”. Screwed to the long 150x26cm remaining board. This second level actually is not screwed or something to the table.Cheers.Production Mode (1 &2) Dj Mode (take around 3 mins to take tt and mixers out, and flip the screen…) (pic 3)             http://funkymotiondjs.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/img_0292.jpg             http://funkymotiondjs.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/img_0293.jpg                           http://funkymotiondjs.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/img_0294.jpg                                         

what is the ideal height / angle for a laptop?
I’m struggling to get my laptop ergnomically positioned for using traktor with my xone:4D

What size nuts and bolts can we order as well?

that depends on how tall you are

very good article.thumbs up!

One of the coolest, more inspiring articles for a while guys!

Thanks alot DJTechTools!

so how is it worked out?

great article, my friend is looking to build one at his place so this will help

is 3 matching Flightcases on top of a folding table with a laptop stand not baller anymore?? sad day

yes everything will fit nice if you add a vika top.

I have an angle so I can get the shelf slightly away from the top of the desk to allow for more natural light and a less cluttered overhead. And honestly it just feels better than having something straight on top.

My daughter wanted props for her pink laptop. ;)

Hahahaha, Excellent write up Alex. I am currently rebuilding the studio. A Vika Amon desk for production and maybe some Expedit/Lack additions for DJ booth. :)

Natch can you go battlestyle with enough room ?

no, as i said it’s no problem. i just wanted to let you know where the upper plate really comes from and that it’s tagged wrong. :)
that’s all why i posted my reply!

This is a great article.  If I do decide to re-do my setup, ill def use one of these ideas…

so whats your besta tv bench sitting on?

So yellow which stand is yours? because the 2nd pic from the bottom on the blog and the you pic you posted in the comments seems alot different, different mixer, laptop, desk color maybe, im kinda blind… Or are they the same just with the doors added?

Thanks! Really useful info right here!

Thanks! Really useful info right here!

Thanks! Really useful info right here!

Hey there, The top desk section is a Besta  TV bench it’s 120 x 49 x 28 I think..then this sits ontop off a Besta Cabinet which is 120 x 40 x 60. This brings everything to a height of just under 90cm. Then the shelf is a Lack Shelf 110cm on slanted Capita legs, The doors and Draws are also from the Besta range. The only Mod that needs to be done is drilling into the top for the Capita legs, I considered expedits but the Besta offered more flexibility with storage, the desk pictured above is the first version of the design and setup, I then added doors and moved the shelf back slightly to accommodate my turntables in battle position :) The capita legs moved to a narrower position to fit behind the mixer, For stability I’d attach the lack shelf to the wall with the included bracket. The Besta units are made to sit on top of each other and come with sticky pads and clips. There’s more ideas and instructions on my Facebook page link in my first post or google Lazyellow Ikea Desk!

The desk is the same but yes I’ve upgraded/changed my setup, I was on SSL but now I’m on TSP2 with a maschine, I also changed my mixer to a rane empath and swapped my MacBook to a Pro :) anyway yes. The desk is essentially the same, I added Besta Doors and Draws (exact details on my fb page try the link or google lazyellow ikea desk) and then I moved the lack shelf on the Capita legs closer together and outwards at an angle. This was so the feet could fit behind the mixer allowing enough space for the turntables to sit in battle position. Before the capita legs were sideways and adjacent to each other this worked well but didn’t have much lateral stability it did wobble a bit now they are in like a V shape? But the essential parts are the same only real addition are the doors and draws. hit me up if you need help/unsure how :) 

Well done guys, what a fantastic idea…good ole Ikea!

Havent tried because I am not very into battlest… but I think it would be enough, maybe the pitch would be just by the edge of the second level table…

i’m guessing that the box under the white macbook in the photo, is a external sound card, does any one know what brand/model it might be, i’m looking for a external pro level unit.

i’m guessing that the box under the white macbook in the photo, is a external sound card, does any one know what brand/model it might be, i’m looking for a external pro level unit.

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U got a nice alfa 156 there. 2.5 v6?

Didnt make out of IKEA parts. My godfather and I went to home depot, spent $120 (at the most) on parts and made this. This unit has heavy duty wheels too. Next Im going to put a shelf for speakers. Check it out.
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Thanks.

Tommy Tench, what’s up!

-Jason kurth

Tommy Tench, what’s up!

-Jason kurth

Simple design and balance! http://boijeanius.tumblr.com/post/11558246249/custom-dj-booths-custom-dj-desk

Simple design and balance! http://boijeanius.tumblr.com/post/11558246249/custom-dj-booths-custom-dj-desk

Simple design and balance! http://boijeanius.tumblr.com/post/11558246249/custom-dj-booths-custom-dj-desk

Simple design and balance! http://boijeanius.tumblr.com/post/11558246249/custom-dj-booths-custom-dj-desk

http://boijeanius.tumblr.com/post/11558246249/custom-dj-booths-custom-dj-desk Here is my Custom Desk made with under 200

I built my setup with all ikea as well! I opted for 2 black bar stools (hight adjustable) for the speakers and a large stainless steel countertop for my main work area. I set the legs sideways so I would have room for a shorter coffee table underneath. I added a small black desk to the end so when guests arrive with their gear they have a place to work and easy access to mixer etc. To add more table spaace, I added a keyboard rack mounted under the desk that slides out and is height adjustable.  I use a really cool high chair with leg rest that adjusts from low office chair height all the way up till your feet are dangling! I also use a wall mount articulated monitor arm which swings around nicely.. my main monitor is a 27″ samsung lcd, studio monitors are the m-audio BX8a, laptop MSI intel i7 8 core with 12GB ram and 1TB hard drive. traktor s4, maschine, akai mini, akai 88key master keyboard and a novation ultranova. oh and pioneer djm-3000 with rotary kit!

I’m going to this weekend! I love your guys DIY posts, keep em coming!

That one looks awesome. Where did you get the parts?

Where do you see a pink laptop o.0.
The production desk next to the DJ table is also a 2m long VIKA AMON. Looks mighty fine. See the picture!

For using this picture: http://www.djtechtools.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dj-desk-booth-base-640×383.jpg

LoLz. ;)

Great article alex! im in definate need of a studio furniture upgrade… definately going with this kind of setup… and for that price range and flexibility… just… awesome

I never noticed that. What’s your daughters name?

home depot, 2 sheets of plywood and 1 sheet of laminate

Im thinking of making something like this myself for an S4 and Akai apc40. I like the flush, clean look. There is a company that makes these in a similar style called Hoerboard, and they charge bucks.  

Any suggestions for a DJ booth/production studio hybrid? I would like to have a standing dj booth but i would like to be able to sit down for production.

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No worries man, she saw and I didn’t ;)

Her name is Riley Jones.
(Oh, by the way if you haven’t noticed already, this is tekki. ;) )

that is awesome! is there anyway we could some more pics of this? maybe even some dimensions or techniques used in building it?

This article is quite timely! 

Having done a couple of gigs, I realized that things never went as smoothly out as when I’m at home. When I’m out I use my laptop. When I’m in, I use my iMac. When I’m out, I’m standing up. When I’m in, I’m at my desk. And there are always settings that are different which messes things up.  I decided a couple of weeks ago to create a setup that is the same one both when I’m home and when I’m out. 

This booth is the result. It’s light but sturdy; easy to tear down and setup. It’s taller than my desk which makes mixing that much easier but still easy to sit at with a bar stool. The panels come off easily and are easy to modify. And the rope light changes color so I can match any color theme. 

Costs:

Lumber:        $30 
Panels:          $44 (2 for $22 each)
Hinges:         $ 8
Paint:            $28 (Spray paint)
Misc:             $10 (Sandpaper, glue, ect.)
Rope Light:   $40

Total:            $160

Optional:   Laptop Stand $99

So far it’s working out great!

Tim

This is my setup

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.145264548876494.34395.100001788507226&type=1

This is my setup

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.145264548876494.34395.100001788507226&type=1

This is my setup

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.145264548876494.34395.100001788507226&type=1

Hey Salim, 

I saw your shots and considered using one of them in the article.
Very nice setup indeed although I don’t get what you are doing with the vinyl :P

So glad I found this article before going to ikea this weekend!

So glad I found this article before going to ikea this weekend!

It would be a shame if I didn’t know your name by now. Added acknowledgements to Riley.

By the way guys, this is a picture of my finished setup.

Thanks so much man, my daughter’s having the biggest smile on her face right now. :)

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The godmorgon legs are no longer sold in the U.S.. Does anyone know of an alternative?

I’m gonna make one of these :) can you guys make the first image hd so i can set it as my wallpaper?

I’m gonna make one of these :) can you guys make the first image hd so i can set it as my wallpaper?

I had the Expedit bookshelf for years with my decks on top, found it a bit confined tho. Read this article on Sunday and went straight down to Ikea that day. 2 nights later it’s finished, haven’t had time to properly set up tho. Thanks DJtechtools!

Great article… Now how about something portable ??

I made one using 2 Expedit squares, and some led lights

Custom made, with a lot of help. tech gigs are not present. Release shelf hold up to 49 keys keyboard. cca 400€

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i might be mistaking but it seems like a native instrument audio 10 or maybe 8 dj http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/dj/traktor-audio-10/

sure is mate. Not mine though… I had to make a dj table out of recycled materials, so european cars are not really in my price range at the moment. ;)

Oh snap Ywe that is sick!
Can you make a forum thread telling us some more about this jewel of a desk? Surely it’s not just some squares and leds, we want details! :D

Oh snap Ywe that is sick!
Can you make a forum thread telling us some more about this jewel of a desk? Surely it’s not just some squares and leds, we want details! :D

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I bought a trestle table from Ikea way back and the weight of my turntables put a terrible sag in the middle of it. That is obviously a problem for tracking, record wear and sound quality.

I just got my setup together after reading this article. I was going to go the route of the expedit bookshelves but I really wanted to put me decks battle style.  I was in Ikea and stumbled upon the Utby kitchen island. It was regularly $269 for the base plus $50 for the Utby table top. I got it on sale for $99 and used a Vika table top instead which is the same dimensions as the Utby but cheaper since it isnt solid core. Figured some people out there may like this setup.

I just got my setup together after reading this article. I was going to go the route of the expedit bookshelves but I really wanted to put me decks battle style.  I was in Ikea and stumbled upon the Utby kitchen island. It was regularly $269 for the base plus $50 for the Utby table top. I got it on sale for $99 and used a Vika table top instead which is the same dimensions as the Utby but cheaper since it isnt solid core. Figured some people out there may like this setup.

 Also I just looked and didnt see the unit i got on the website. I think they are getting rid of it. Mine has a shelve in the middle. The ikea number is 001.175.52.

I bought 2 since it was such a good deal.

 Also I just looked and didnt see the unit i got on the website. I think they are getting rid of it. Mine has a shelve in the middle. The ikea number is 001.175.52.

I bought 2 since it was such a good deal.

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Great article…instantly went out and bought what i needed, and followed the design quite closely.

very happy with the result

Hello.

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Here is my DJ/Production Studio…….a work in progress……Peace, Love and Beats…..DJ JEY

My IKEA Hacked DJ/Production Studio, before and after…..a work in progress.

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Probably the best external sound card you can buy.  It is a tank.  I swear by mine.  No problems in almost two years of use.

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abridger…

there is so much more to making this work its ridiculous that this is even on the internet. just an fyi all….

Do the speaker stands feel sturdy? I like your design I just wanted to verify before I jumped on it. I have some mackie mr5 monitors, they weigh about 15 lbs. can you do me a favor and put something that heavy to make sure how it feels?

Do the speaker stands feel sturdy? I like your design I just wanted to verify before I jumped on it. I have some mackie mr5 monitors, they weigh about 15 lbs. can you do me a favor and put something that heavy to make sure how it feels?

Do the speaker stands feel sturdy? I like your design I just wanted to verify before I jumped on it. I have some mackie mr5 monitors, they weigh about 15 lbs. can you do me a favor and put something that heavy to make sure how it feels?

Do the speaker stands feel sturdy? I like your design I just wanted to verify before I jumped on it. I have some mackie mr5 monitors, they weigh about 15 lbs. can you do me a favor and put something that heavy to make sure how it feels?

Do the speaker stands feel sturdy? I like your design I just wanted to verify before I jumped on it. I have some mackie mr5 monitors, they weigh about 15 lbs. can you do me a favor and put something that heavy to make sure how it feels?

looks like you used “EKBY HEMNES” piece instead of the lack shelves? Am I correct?
does it feel sturdy enough for monitors on the very top shelf. I have mackies that weigh about 15 lbs each

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50178779/

looks like you used “EKBY HEMNES” piece instead of the lack shelves? Am I correct?
does it feel sturdy enough for monitors on the very top shelf. I have mackies that weigh about 15 lbs each

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50178779/

looks like you used “EKBY HEMNES” piece instead of the lack shelves? Am I correct?
does it feel sturdy enough for monitors on the very top shelf. I have mackies that weigh about 15 lbs each

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50178779/

looks like you used “EKBY HEMNES” piece instead of the lack shelves? Am I correct?
does it feel sturdy enough for monitors on the very top shelf. I have mackies that weigh about 15 lbs each

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50178779/

looks like some used
“EKBY HEMNES”
piece instead of the lack shelves? Am I correct?
does it feel sturdy enough for monitors on the very top shelf. I have mackies that weigh about 15 lbs each

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50178779/

looks like some used
“EKBY HEMNES”
piece instead of the lack shelves? Am I correct?
does it feel sturdy enough for monitors on the very top shelf. I have mackies that weigh about 15 lbs each

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50178779/

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Hi,

i recently purchased:an expedit book casevika amon table top2* lack 12″ shelflack 43″ shelfa pair of capita angular legsa pair of godmorgon adjustable legsso far, i have made the expedit book case and drilled in the capita angular legs into the lack 43″ shelf. im kinda struggling at how i should fit the capita legs onto the vika amon tabletop, do i just drill in? im kinda at a loss at how to secure it if it is drilled in. and if so does anyone know what size drill i would need? i currently have been using a power tool borrowed but i doubt the drill hole would be  big enough for the capita angular’s screw to fit through.

any help would be madCHEERS!

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I used the plastic washer underneath for more support. youll need a 1/2 inch drill bit. I just went ahead and drilled in. It wasnt a hard thing to do since the wood is so soft that it just dropped in

I used the plastic washer underneath for more support. youll need a 1/2 inch drill bit. I just went ahead and drilled in. It wasnt a hard thing to do since the wood is so soft that it just dropped in

I used the plastic washer underneath for more support. youll need a 1/2 inch drill bit. I just went ahead and drilled in. It wasnt a hard thing to do since the wood is so soft that it just dropped in

I used the plastic washer underneath for more support. youll need a 1/2 inch drill bit. I just went ahead and drilled in. It wasnt a hard thing to do since the wood is so soft that it just dropped in

I used the plastic washer underneath for more support. youll need a 1/2 inch drill bit. I just went ahead and drilled in. It wasnt a hard thing to do since the wood is so soft that it just dropped in

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Looks mad like lnzo said… sick! Any chance u could put more deets up such as what you used and costs as I’d like to do something similar but also with a bit of variation with both decks and lighting etc but if you could post the deets on yours so I could use it as a guide for materials and cost that would be ace m8!

:-) 

Looks mad like lnzo said… sick! Any chance u could put more deets up such as what you used and costs as I’d like to do something similar but also with a bit of variation with both decks and lighting etc but if you could post the deets on yours so I could use it as a guide for materials and cost that would be ace m8!

:-) 

Looks mad like lnzo said… sick! Any chance u could put more deets up such as what you used and costs as I’d like to do something similar but also with a bit of variation with both decks and lighting etc but if you could post the deets on yours so I could use it as a guide for materials and cost that would be ace m8!

:-) 

Looks mad like lnzo said… sick! Any chance u could put more deets up such as what you used and costs as I’d like to do something similar but also with a bit of variation with both decks and lighting etc but if you could post the deets on yours so I could use it as a guide for materials and cost that would be ace m8!

:-) 

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Great article! It inspired me to do this!

had my expedite stand and added to it just today… thanks to this forum!! 

had my expedite stand for years and added to it just today… thanks to this forum!! 

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How did you mount the laptop stand with angled legs the thickness on expedit bookcase is to thick for bolt

Zee, how did you screw the capita angled brackets into the expidit bookshelf?  The bolt on the capita bracket is the same length as the bookshelf’s thickness (no way to put the nut on the end).  

Floh, what are the legs or brackets you used in between the Expedit shelf and the LACK TV Bank?

Much Thanks!…

Thanks for taking the time to provide us all with the info!…

Thanks for the inspiration, this is mine :

How are you guys attaching your Capita Angled legs to the Expedit book shelf? The screw on mine doesnt go all the way through the book shelf so I can’t attach the bolt at the bottom to secure the legs? Any help you be appreciated!

Thanks, Olie

How are you guys attaching your Capita Angled legs to the Expedit book shelf? The screw on mine doesnt go all the way through the book shelf so I can’t attach the bolt at the bottom to secure the legs? Any help you be appreciated!

Thanks, Olie

I’d like to know the same thing, you managed to get yours finished?

I’d like to know the same thing, you managed to get yours finished?

How did you attach the Capita Legs to the book shelf mate? The bolts on the legs dont go all the way through my book case so i can secure them on?

the bolts go thru but leave very little room to tighten.. It will hold as mine has, but you gotta tighten carefully. 

I like your desk design.  Trying to figure one out myself.  I have a bedroom studio and just bought a KRK 10S Subwoofer.  I guess my question since I have Rokkit 5, do I really need the subwoofer or is it overkill considering it is just for home issue with my mixing.  What to you think?

I like your desk design.  Trying to figure one out myself.  I have a bedroom studio and just bought a KRK 10S Subwoofer.  I guess my question since I have Rokkit 5, do I really need the subwoofer or is it overkill considering it is just for home issue with my mixing.  What to you think?

Here is my version of the IKEA DJ Booth. I made custom posts to get the table to the height I wanted. Sometimes it helps to be a woodworking (or more specifically a woodturner). 

in the pic with the speaker stands….there are these round disc mounts that attach the godmorgon legs to the table.  I’m in the process of creating a dj booth for the home but I really want to know where I can get those round disc mounts.  my godmorgon legs didn’t come with that.

Here’s a photo of what I’ve done so far, I got most my ideas from here.
Thank you.

Here’s a photo of what I’ve done so far, I got most my ideas from here.
Thank you.

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Success, Ikea hack with custom shelf designed by me. Shelf is made from table top found in scrap section of Ikea. Dimensions were made and taken to wood work shop for cutting. Shelf was then assembled and installed to the table top.

 Grab some 3/8 by 3 inch bolts and some washers and screw them in from the bittom.

in the first image of this post , the first setup , what inch have the laptop ?

Hi 
found this page on google searching for diy tips on dj stands
Brilliant ideas and better making your own to fit the space i need.
Kind Regards Steve ,London UK 

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I just wanted to say thanks for this great post. i had been browsing the web for dj stands with a flush fit. after realising how much a bespoke one would be to order i decided to go the ikea route. i’m no chippy, so this is a first attempt. all the materials came in well under £100, and that INCLUDES 3 ikea expedit shelves for some of my records to go underneath. as you can see i am not bothered about all this being portable. i am long past the active dj stage, this is purely hobby for me these days. the flush fit coffin was a bank holiday project. and yes, i realise there could be some improvements, particularly in the mixer department. the behringer ddm4000 is incredibly good fun, but feels cheap to use. it was just a temporary solution, i previously had a 2 channel vestax which would be no good here. i’d really like a djm 2000 or a A&H db4, pricey though ! my monitors need placing properly, i’m currently looking at buying wall mounts for them. anyway, i digress. thanks once again to Hedgehog (and all other users who sent pictures) for this post and the bags of inspiration it gave me to put a bank holiday to good use.

Having the exact same problem.  The bolt on the capita legs is too short.  HELP!

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Hi there, you’re setup looks amazing! Lol I’m new to all this and was wondering if you’d mine listing everything thing you used to create it. As in were all the pieces from IKEA and if so could you tell me which one’s to get so I could try recreate it. Thanks!

This is the best one i’ve seen!  Modeling mine directly from this photo!  Thanks!!

Hey,
I see you managed to get the turntables in battle position.
This set up, what components did you add?

There is a full sized Vika Amon tabletop which makes this possible.

Glad you like! It’s a pretty awesome setup.

I have updated my setup. Here is the link where I talk about it a bit: http://youtu.be/E06a3ISDgTg

Enjoy!

That is really a fantastic dj mixer booth for a affordable price you can make an awesome things like that.Thanks.

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Very cool, I’m going to try to adapt some ideas for a more portable unit.

This is really an awesome tip! Thanks! Totally pimped up mine with this tutorial!

Im inspired. To my suprise there were alot of great ideas on here. Well done to the author of this article.

That is stupid

but how do you attach the capita legs to the lack shelf??

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A little late, but Riley said thanks. :)

I was originally going for this: http://www.sefour.com/DSC_0155_edit_lamp_web_L.jpg
I heard their quality wasn’t great though, so I’m still trying to design something close.

Thanks for the inspiration. People put some sick setups together. Found some great pieces in the as is section of IKEA. Well, here is what I have done so far.

pic 1

Here is day 2… still need lighting and better Idea for speakers.

How do you attach the capita legs as only one side an be screwed into the wood?

Made one for an upcoming gig. Used an led light in the back custom hollowed out shelves area with faceplates from ikea as well.

DJ Jey……..My IKEA DJ/Studio Set-up

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hi two question regarding the speaker stands

1.Would yamaha hs80s monitors, be to heavy for the angle capita legs to handle,even if i used two for each speaker stand?

2.f i was to go for the godmorgen legs instead, how does it mount on the desk it there is only one fitting for the base?

Want.

hi.. i got these hs80s too.. and i was wondering if the godmorgen stands can hold their weights? and if it did how did u manage to attache them..

how the fuck are you supposed to dj with those cdj’s. I’d really like to know how you use a pitch control thats 10 yards away.

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Seems like it isn’t for these people, also, baller isn’t swag anymore.

but how do you attach the speakers (or speaker shelves) to the stand?? its looks like there is only screws on one end of the GODMORGON posts.

thanks for posting this article and for all the ideas people have included in the comments. my set up,much to the disapproval of my wife, is plonked clumsily on top of expedit units. very functional but not good to look at. i think a trip to the local ikea might be in order soon to buy a couple of additions and turn the unit into a thing of beauty!

After going through this forum several times over the past few months, I have finally created my version of the Ikea DJ desk but with a twist. I used the Stolmen shoe shelf and the Vika Adil legs for my unique version.

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Inspired by this thread, went out and grabbed Costco cube storage bookcase $145, some plastic PVC couplings $5, single white shelf $10, DCM speakers and Technics receiver from Craigslist $80, Polk Audio book shelf speakers from Best Buy $50, Odyssey laptop stand $30, Laptop stand from Office Max $30,, 2 NDX 400′s @ $100 each, M6 USB Mixer from Numark $100, Sylvania LED lightstrip $32, cheapo Sony headphones $30 and cheapo light from Target $10. $722 in total. I’m really happy with the current setup. Awaiting IKEA CAPITA legs for the permanent setup and browsing the net for good deal on Technics turntables:)

I was looking to upgrade my home setup. Found this article, and created my own custom setup. Instead of using the EXPIDIT bookcases ( I already have the big ones for records), I went with the AKURUM lower kitchen cabinets, the RATIONELL shelves, the PRAGEL counter top, and the CAPITA brackets for the risers.

or you could just get one designed and manufactured to your requirements from http://www.steelworkshop.co.uk like i did…really nice and good prices for the quality.
they dont have them listed on the website but i just sent them an email with my requirements
and they give me a price (not sure if they ship worldwide)

Mounted the monitors today utilizing IKEA capita legs.

What Kind OF panels are they

I’m interested in building this setup…anybody know what was used? It looks like it was a single EXPEDIT bookcase to start with. Thanks in advance.

the base is an Expedit 2X4. the shelves are Lack. and the legs are Capita

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50103086/

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10159099/

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40051196/

my ikea dj hack leaves a lot to be desired. i’m bored with it.

seeing examples of the D.I.Y Dj stands have definitely inspired me to create my own Dj stand, had a lot of fun making it, went over my budget but it was worth it.

first time i see genelec speakers and CDJ 2000 pluged into a beringher mixer. How it sounds?

Hi guys!Thank you for tips&tricks!

These are my plans:

http://www.facebook.com/notes/sz%C3%A9kely-marci/ikea-dj-pult/10200183920112386

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thank you guys i am going to bill me one yes yes yes

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Here is some pictures of the solution on this forum thread http://forum.djtechtools.com/showthread.php?t=67459

“I had this exact problem… basically you have to go to a hardware store and get a longer screw, matching bolt and a large washer.

You can remove the bottom of the bracket and take it with you to the hardware store to get the exact replacement.

This confused me for a while.

It is mention in Xonetacular’s thread but they should make an edit in the djtt blog post to state this is essential.

http://forum.djtechtools.com/showthread.php?t=36997

“You will need two long metric bolts and large washers for the capita brackets. These are the exact bolts I used from Lowes: http://www.lowes.com/pd_214487-37672…RL=&facetInfo=
M10-1.50 x 75′

Once you get these parts though it’s super simple.

You will also need a drill and i recommend a 13mm drill bit to make the hole. This give you enough wiggle room.

Make sure you measure 50cm between the holes. Basically 50 cm in – hole 1 – 50 cm – hole 2 – 50cm to end of expedit

Also the black plastic circle that comes with the capita brackets you swap to the top and use the washer underneath”

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Thanks for the article…I just followed it and built my own booth BUT, be AWARE, IKEA removed the CAPITA ANGULAR legs out of the sortiment

Its the picture, i can reach both pitches with my arms out wide. So from the mixer its easely reachable. But now I have it all in a flightcase, since my GF wanted a proper desk. Next booth going to be expedit again.

http://www.djresource.eu/Forum/topic/14468/Ikea-Expedit-ideen-+-bouw-nieuw-meubelfotos/

its in Dutch, but pictures tell allot… its the whiole build!

Just built a booth. Having limited Space I made it fit on a dresser. Total cost…$57.

I have a Tech Cart for this purpose and it works really well (the only real difference between a regular rolling cart and a tech cart is that tech carts generally have a power strip built in and a hole through the top shelf for cords… they’re typically built to hold a TV monitor on top and show to a small room of people all at once). Mine is an Apollo, but there are a lot of manufacturers that make sturdy plastic (or even metal) carts with lockable wheels in various widths/depths and heights for gear. There are also a lot of options for these kinds of carts, like a swiveling power cord arm (which I use for my headphone hook) and “skirts” which dress up the cart and hides unsightly stuff behind fabric (you can also use Duvetyne, Muslin or anything else for this purpose). I recommend getting carts (that can come apart for transportation) with circular “legs” between the shelves so you can replace them with PVC pipe (stronger than stock and you can trim them to exact height) or even steel pipe (with this option, you can start bolting and welding things to the legs). Even if you don’t use the tech cart at your show, it’s a great way to transport your gear (all at once) from your vehicle to the venue in one trip.

I also used the Ikea parts for the upper table.

Everything was self made, except of the coloration.

could you not just turn the capita legs upside down ??

OK – I had a question – or two (for starters). I’m going to create my own DJ booth from some of these IKEA parts. I was just wondering… In general… what type of screws and lengths did you use to connect the parts. Also… The bigger question… How (if you are using TWO shelves put together, so you have a deeper desk space… Do you glue them together? What did you do, if you did use two shelving units to make your space double deep?

My custom dj booth from Ikea (3 Expedit) Bookcases, (2 43″ Lack shelves), 2 packs of the (8″ Capita Legs), (1 Bjarnum Folding Hook), and (2 Dioder LED Light Stips)

anyone know a book case/shelf thats 130cm wide, 80cm wide and 80cm high give or take 10cm for each dimension

Does anyone know where I can get those angular capita legs? IKEA no longer has then :(

I used the same method using the Ikea parts. DJTT and the thread was so
helpful. I’m pretty handy putting stuff together. I decided to freak
it a lil using the high gloss red. Make my basement pop. It was fun
putting it together with my cousin. Still have a few tweaks but I’m
well on my way. Thanks DJTT.

I used the same method using the Ikea parts. DJTT and the thread was so
helpful. I’m pretty handy putting stuff together. I decided to freak
it a lil using the high gloss red. Make my basement pop. It was fun
putting it together with my cousin. Still have a few tweaks but I’m
well on my way. Thanks DJTT.

I have been thinking about doing this IKEA set up but wonder from anyone who already has if they find that pulling records out become a hassle? I was thinking about finding, or having something built with pull out drawers so that you could flip through your records directly from your drawer and keep them in a dust free environment. Also Do the shelves allow your records to stand up strait or do they have to lean? Its hard enough to keep your records from warping on their own. Also coming from IKEA how sturdy is this, and if you move it a couple times does it start to break? Thanks!

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this is sort of what I plan on doing. VERY NICE!

How do you connect the godmorgon legs to the desk? Where do u get the extra bracket?

I am building based off this… the screws from the bottom of the angled stands don’t get all the way through the top of the bookcase.. anyone want to share how they got around this (ie the best way to carve out the underside)

Here is my version of the Ikea DJ Booth

I need to know the answer to this as well. PLEASE!

Just a question… With the angular legs, which I was able to find… Do you NOT anchor those COMPLETELY in the shelving unit? you just drill holes?

I have only just begun building my setup, all I have so far is the expedit shelf and the capita legs. But I really like it, as does the Mr’s, which means im aloud it in the lounge, score!

But yes after 10 minutes of DJ’ing, I was annoyed of pulling the records out of the shelves. I just grab a bunch of the tunes that im playing at the time, and put them to the side.

The shelves are good for the old tunes you dont play so much any more. And as long as you have enough in each shelf, they stand up pretty well. I know Ikea sells boxes specifically to fit into the dimensions of the expedit shelves, but im not sure if records would fit in them.

I was actually suprised at how sturdy it is. When I unpacked the box and felt the weight of each peice of “wood” I didnt have my hopes very high, but once it was together it was suprisingly good.

If I was you I’d do it. Im happy with it!

How do you find the height of the decks?

No matter, just realised that this isn’t the same Expedit

i used gorilla glue along with screws. and the screws do not go all the way through. its holding well. i use the angled legs with a Lack base to hold my monitors.

If you read through this post, people have explained it

How did u get the table top on the book shelf

DIY music room, made of plyboard :)

Thanks a lot for this blog that helped me to build my own desk.

As I did not have enough space, the best formula for me was a 3*2 shelf that you cannot find at IKEA as the Expedit does not exist with those dimensions. It comes from another furniture vendor in France called BUT and costed 60 €.

http://www.but.fr/produits/32749/Separation-6-cases-NEXT-wenge.html

I also used angular CAPITA legs but not exactly the same way as i saw here.

I had to make sure it would support the weight of 2 SL1200.

i have a little problem because my the rod of my angeled capita legs is to short so it is just not long enough for putting it through my expedit how did you made this ?

Love It Mate!