How to Build a Laptop Desk

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain the needed supplies.

   Two pieces of plywood that are the thickness of your laptop plus two inches and the width of your laptop plus two inches.
   
   Four pieces of solid wood.
   
   Make these from two pieces of solid wood which are the thickness of your laptop plus
   1.75 inches (4.4 cm) and the length of your laptop plus
   1.5 inches (3.8 cm).
   
   Cut them on the diagonal to form four long, narrow, right-triangles. ,,,,,,, The hinges must be able to swing 270 degrees back on themselves to form the "desk".,,,,, Check for ability to open the laptop fully.
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   Step 2: Measure your laptop and cut the following from plywood: Two pieces of plywood that are the size of your laptop plus two inches in length and 2 inches (5.1 cm) in width.

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   Step 3: Cut ventilation slots from the two large pieces of plywood.

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   Step 4: Drill/cut slots in the "top" piece of plywood to allow for a strap to hold your laptop securely in place within the box/briefcase/carrying case.

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   Step 5: Sand all surfaces and edges smooth.

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   Step 6: Glue and screw the right-triangles to the edges of each side of your case.

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   Step 7: Glue and screw the carrying edge to the top.

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   Step 8: Screw on the handle.

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   Step 9: Screw on the hinge(s)

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    Step 10: checking for maneuverability.

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    Step 11: After test-fit and adjustments at this point

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    Step 12: attach the latches and test how secure it is.

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    Step 13: Paint / seal the exterior with whatever colors you like or have on hand.

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    Step 14: Paint / seal the interior.

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    Step 15: Place padding along the interior - but do not place padding under the computer.

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    Step 16: Strap the laptop into the case.

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