How To: Create a Professional DJ Booth from IKEA Parts.

Written by Hedgehog on October 16th, 2011 212 Comments

We taught you how to get your foot into the clubs and rock them but there’s still a good chance most DJs will spend the majority of their time in a home, bedroom or studio. It’s expected that most of you have invested a lot of your hard-earned cash in the latest and greatest DJ gear, so you probably dont have much left to spend on a fancy DJ booth. Fortunatly, we have you covered. Today I am going to walk you through a fantastic design for a home DJ booth that rivals most clubs but is suprisignly affordable- all using readilly available IKEA parts. It can cost anywhere from $125-$250 for a fully souped up model.

The DJTechTools community not only excels at creating controllers but is also very creative when it comes to furniture. There’s a lengthy thread in the forums about how to build a cheap and cool-looking DJ desk even if you’re not a carpenter.

The desk consists of either one or two EXPEDIT bookcases ($ 69.99) depending on how deep you want it to be (if you only use one you can’t use turntables in battle position). This is a famous solution amongst DJs because you can store a lot of vinyls in its spaces. These alone only have a height of 31 inches so it’s recommended that you should mount 4 straight CAPITA legs ($10-14 / 4 pack) below them. In case you choose to use two EXPEDIT bookcases you should screw them together for stability.

The right height of the desk is one consideration often overlooked. It is very important though that your body is erect and the shoulders back, in line with your spine. Hopefully, you will spend a lot of time behind that desk. Therefore if you need to bend down to use the equipment you may end up like the Hunchback of Notre Dame. If the desk is too high on the other side you may suffer from shoulder and neck pain. The following picture illustrates the right height where your fore- and upper arm are almost in a right angle.

The CAPITA legs are available in three different heights ranging from 4 to 8 inches. Choose accordingly to your height! You can also use three LILLÅNGEN leg frames ($25.00) which should yield better stability.

Another way to raise the height is to mount some straight or angular CAPITA legs ($15.99 / 2 pack) between a bookcase and VIKA AMON tabletop ($19.99) on top of the desk.

A nice addition is to mount a BJÄRNUM-hook ($4.99) on the side of the table which can hold your headphones. BJÄRNUM is also available as a foldable version but only comes in packs of three ($9.99).

DJs nowadays (especially the controllerist-type ones) tend to have a load of other stuff laying around next to turntables and mixer. Having another level on the desk with room for the laptop or CD players is ideal. Therefore I installed a LACK wall-shelf ($19.99) on top of of the desk. You can use straight or angular CAPITA-legs again which we already used for the base of the desk.

THE SPEAKERS

You want the speakers to be at the same height as your ears to get the best possible sound. They should be aligned towards your ears. You can add another level with CAPITA legs and small LACK shelves ($6.99) to the desk. Active monitors are in most cases too heavy for this approach. In that case you are better off with height-adjustable GODMORGON legs ($8-10) for the LACK shelves attached to the desk.

ADDING SOME FANCY LIGHTS

Although we’re used to operate in the darkness you probably want some additional lighting either for the looks or to see a little better. IKEA has some multi-color LED strips for that purpose. You can either use the 4 piece set DIODER ($39.99) or the flexible DIODER ($49.99).

Total costs

Here is a rough calculation of what it would cost to build the full model with double depth.

2 x EXPEDIT bookcases = $139.98

2 x straight CAPITA legs 6″ = $24.00

1 x angular CAPITA legs = $15.99

1 x LACK wall-shelf 43″ = $19.99

2 x LACK wall-shelf 12″ = $13.98

2 x GODMORGON leg = $20.00

TOTAL $233.94

While that might seem more expensive than you were hoping for, $200 for something that is perfectly designed for djing is really amazing. By slimming the desk down and removing the monitor stands you can get in the $150 range.

Some finished desks

Here are a few other tables that might inspire you to build your own DJ table:

This desk has a special place in my heart. It was solely made from recycled components. The monitor stands are skateboards.

Acknowledgements

A lot of thanks for ideas and pictures go to Jason Kurth (Xonetacular), Priscilla (armyofme4340), Alex, my beloved Anne, Tekki’s daughter Riley with her pink laptop and every DJTechTools-member who posted in the thread.

We look forward to see pictures of your DIY-DJ desks in the comments.

Filed under: DIY Project Tutorials, DJTT Gear, and tagged DIY, dj booth, ikea, ikea dj booth.

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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=20800676 Mike Fisher

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?
http://www.facebook.com/DJPhaidon Clayton Kimber

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.
http://www.salection.de Floh

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
Anonymous

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!!!!
Anonymous

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!!!!
Anonymous

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!!!!
Nicedesk

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
MrSteve81

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.
MrSteve81

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.
Brentwatters22

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

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

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

I’ve been doing that!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2105932321744&set=a.1816657250048.2098385.1048605851&type=3&theater
http://twitter.com/boijeanius 2010 Best Midwest DJ

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
http://twitter.com/boijeanius 2010 Best Midwest DJ

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
http://www.facebook.com/djbassbitzsg Farhan Tahir

how the heck did you do that?
Pittster57

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

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.
armyofme4340

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://ax11.myopenid.com/ Tom

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
Nicedesk

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?;
Hamilton

I really like this post, thanks guys!
Djclassicwalt

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

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.
DjWindzOne

This is exactly what I did. . .but I built the entire thing minus 2 front legs.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001945260195 Rg Tb

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)?
Ashigari

how are the monitors in that pic mounted on the adjustable legs? I’d guess some wooden plate to rest the on?
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

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!
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

Around 30.
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

Thank you.

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

Just get something you can step on to raise your height. There are some DJs who have to do that in clubs too.
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

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.
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

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.
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

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.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001945260195 Rg Tb

thanks for the info! (btw: oops, the typo in my previous post was unintentional.)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001945260195 Rg Tb

thanks for the info! (btw: oops, the typo in my previous post was unintentional.)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001945260195 Rg Tb

thanks for the info! (btw: oops, the typo in my previous post was unintentional.)
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001945260195 Rg Tb

thanks for the info! (btw: oops, the typo in my previous post was unintentional.)
http://twitter.com/cromabeats Marco F

Wow! Just the kind of post I’ve been looking for! Mad props!!
http://twitter.com/cromabeats Marco F

Wow! Just the kind of post I’ve been looking for! Mad props!!
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

You are welcome, sir.
TheNonWho

What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing :)
TheNonWho

What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing :)
Lazyellow

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!
Lazyellow

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!
Lazyellow

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!
Paulalexsaltis

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)
http://www.whitefolksgetcrunk.com DJ Real Juicy

hell yes. this has been on my to-do list for like a year. great tutorial. I might actually get this done now!
http://www.whitefolksgetcrunk.com DJ Real Juicy

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

Jason Kurth is the man
http://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Huigen/100001851257183 Mark Huigen

Awesome idea, why did’nt i just come up with this myself!!
http://twitter.com/natchporres Natch

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
http://www.facebook.com/djrickdawson Rick Dawson

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
marcus monsibais

What size nuts and bolts can we order as well?
alexiobeez

that depends on how tall you are
alexiobeez

very good article.thumbs up!
alpha_5_

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

Thanks alot DJTechTools!
http://www.facebook.com/djrickdawson Rick Dawson

so how is it worked out?
http://www.facebook.com/darakelyan Dave Ruff

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

is 3 matching Flightcases on top of a folding table with a laptop stand not baller anymore?? sad day
armyofme4340

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.
Leslie Jones

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. :)
Aok

Natch can you go battlestyle with enough room ?
http://www.salection.de Floh

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!
M Calica

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

so whats your besta tv bench sitting on?
Aok

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?
TStef

Thanks! Really useful info right here!
TStef

Thanks! Really useful info right here!
TStef

Thanks! Really useful info right here!
Lazyellow

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!
Lazyellow

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 :)
http://www.facebook.com/people/Robert-Ian-Montgomery/554961160 Robert Ian Montgomery

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

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…
http://twitter.com/clintvs Clint Simonsen

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.
http://twitter.com/clintvs Clint Simonsen

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.
http://drlima.net/2011/10/profesioneller-dj-tisch-mit-ikea-teilen-diy/ Profesioneller DJ-Tisch mit Ikea-Teilen (DIY) | Dressed Like Machines

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Sander Bongertman

It’s an Audio 8 DJ by Native Instruments
M.A.D.

U got a nice alfa 156 there. 2.5 v6?
http://www.facebook.com/Djaward.Estrada Mario Djaward Estrada

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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http://twitter.com/clintvs Clint Simonsen

Thanks.
Jskurth

Tommy Tench, what’s up!

-Jason kurth
Jskurth

Tommy Tench, what’s up!

-Jason kurth
http://twitter.com/boijeanius 2010 Best Midwest DJ

Simple design and balance! http://boijeanius.tumblr.com/post/11558246249/custom-dj-booths-custom-dj-desk
http://twitter.com/boijeanius 2010 Best Midwest DJ

Simple design and balance! http://boijeanius.tumblr.com/post/11558246249/custom-dj-booths-custom-dj-desk
http://twitter.com/boijeanius 2010 Best Midwest DJ

Simple design and balance! http://boijeanius.tumblr.com/post/11558246249/custom-dj-booths-custom-dj-desk
http://twitter.com/boijeanius 2010 Best Midwest DJ

Simple design and balance! http://boijeanius.tumblr.com/post/11558246249/custom-dj-booths-custom-dj-desk
http://twitter.com/boijeanius 2010 Best Midwest DJ

http://boijeanius.tumblr.com/post/11558246249/custom-dj-booths-custom-dj-desk Here is my Custom Desk made with under 200
http://www.facebook.com/people/Scott-Mccall/674351147 Scott Mccall

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!
Hamilton

I’m going to this weekend! I love your guys DIY posts, keep em coming!
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

That one looks awesome. Where did you get the parts?
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

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!
Leslie Jones

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

LoLz. ;)
Filterkat

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
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

I never noticed that. What’s your daughters name?
http://twitter.com/boijeanius 2010 Best Midwest DJ

home depot, 2 sheets of plywood and 1 sheet of laminate
http://www.facebook.com/guynamederic Eric Day

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.
http://twitter.com/touchmage Touchmage

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.
http://www.dfsmusic.com/2011/10/create-a-professional-dj-booth-from-ikea-parts/ Create A Professional DJ booth from Ikea Parts | DFSMUSIC.COM

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Leslie Jones

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. ;) )
Djspanke1

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

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
http://www.facebook.com/DjHiDefinitely Salim Washington

This is my setup

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

This is my setup

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

This is my setup

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

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
c0axiL

So glad I found this article before going to ikea this weekend!
c0axiL

So glad I found this article before going to ikea this weekend!
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

It would be a shame if I didn’t know your name by now. Added acknowledgements to Riley.
http://www.ali.dj Hedgehog

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

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

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

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

I’m gonna make one of these :) can you guys make the first image hd so i can set it as my wallpaper?
http://www.facebook.com/triznit Tristan McCool

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!
Adderly

Great article… Now how about something portable ??
Ywe

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

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/
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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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Oh snap Ywe that is sick!
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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.
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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.
Djsalflip

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.
Djsalflip

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.
Djsalflip

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
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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?
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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?
https://www.facebook.com/DJChristo13 Cdelgado

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?
https://www.facebook.com/DJChristo13 Cdelgado

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?
https://www.facebook.com/DJChristo13 Cdelgado

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?
https://www.facebook.com/DJChristo13 Cdelgado

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/
https://www.facebook.com/DJChristo13 Cdelgado

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/
https://www.facebook.com/DJChristo13 Cdelgado

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/
https://www.facebook.com/DJChristo13 Cdelgado

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/
https://www.facebook.com/DJChristo13 Cdelgado

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/
https://www.facebook.com/DJChristo13 Cdelgado

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

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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
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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
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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!

:-)
Djs

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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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!

:-)
Djs

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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How did you mount the laptop stand with angled legs the thickness on expedit bookcase is to thick for bolt
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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).
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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
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
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I’d like to know the same thing, you managed to get yours finished?
Olie

I’d like to know the same thing, you managed to get yours finished?
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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?
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the bolts go thru but leave very little room to tighten.. It will hold as mine has, but you gotta tighten carefully.
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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?
Rerazo33

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?