You may have your own desktop lumber and are planning to build a standing desk by yourself. You will need a standing desk base. We will discuss some popular standing desk bases that you can use to make your standing desk.
Before we move on to discuss this, there are some things to note. Ensure that you calculate the weight of the tabletop you will use on the base. This will help you determine how much desktop equipment the base will be able to carry. This is very important if you intend to use a very thick tabletop.
Let's now look at some standing desk bases that you can use for your standing desk.
The Lander offers great performance. It can lift a weight of up to 365lbs and the transit speed is 1.6 inches per second. There are two precision motors which work quietly. The reach is comfortable and it can accommodate any desk no matter the height or width. You can also buy a 6" leg extension kit but this is optional. With the leg extension kit, you can get up to 56" in height making it the tallest standing desk on the market. Click youtubehere to watch this video on the iMovR Lander.
It is easy to build a desk with the Lander base kit. The highlight of this base is the height control paddle and the Bluetooth connectivity that allows you to control the base with your smartphone. You can preset up to 4 heights per user and there is a built-in health coach that reminds each user when it's time to stand. This base is ideal if you share your workstation as it allows each user to save their preferences on their phones and connect to the Lander whenever they want to use it. The product comes with a ten-year warranty on all components.
Available Colors The Lander is available in black, white or silver. Prices start at $800. Click imovr.com here to read more about the Lander base.
The Freedom has an ingenious design. The legs on the base have folded corners on their down tubes. Inasmuch as no base can last forever, the Freedom comes with a paint coating that is resistant to scratches than conventional paints and also reduces friction. This lengthens the life of the major components of the base. There are only two buttons on the digital controller -up and down- but you can store your preferred sitting and standing height with these buttons. iMovR saved cost by removing the buttons used for programming height presets on other higher models.
The Freedom has a weight lift capacity of 265 lbs and the base can support desktops of either 24″ or 30″ height and desktops of up to 72″ in width. The iMovR Freedom is a versatile base platform as it is used in different iMovR desks systems which come in different sizes and colors.
Like the Lander, the Freedom has provision for attaching leg extenders that can further increase the height by 6". It has very low standby consumption of less than 0.1w.
Available colors The iMovR Freedom comes in white, black and silver color. Find out more about the iMovR Freedom desk base imovr.com here
The Vigor has a lot of positive reviews from users and comes with a 5-year warranty on all components. If you are looking for a base that can be used for heavy lifting, this is the base for you. It has long lifting strokes and can attain a height of 50" and a width of 75". You can also use it for a treadmill desk.
Available Colors The Vigor comes in silver or black. imvor.com click here to more about the Vigor
The Conset 501-11 base has a cable hole in the tabletop with four levelers on each leg. It uses minimal energy for operation. You can easily pair it with your choice of desktop to make a standing desk that is ergonomically correct.
Available Colors The Conset 501-11 base comes in black and silver colors. Visit the company's website conset.com here to find out more about the Conset 501-11 base.
Before we move on to discuss this, there are some things to note. Ensure that you calculate the weight of the tabletop you will use on the base. This will help you determine how much desktop equipment the base will be able to carry. This is very important if you intend to use a very thick tabletop.
Let's now look at some standing desk bases that you can use for your standing desk.
Popular Standing Desk Bases
1. iMovR Lander
This is one of the most popular standing desk bases among DIY lovers. It is American-made. This base can be shipped pre-assembled if you so desire. It features a high-tech height controller that is Bluetooth-enabled and can connect with your smartphone. It wasn't iMovR original intention to offer this as a base only but due to requests from many DIYers, they had to make this frame kit available.The Lander offers great performance. It can lift a weight of up to 365lbs and the transit speed is 1.6 inches per second. There are two precision motors which work quietly. The reach is comfortable and it can accommodate any desk no matter the height or width. You can also buy a 6" leg extension kit but this is optional. With the leg extension kit, you can get up to 56" in height making it the tallest standing desk on the market. Click youtubehere to watch this video on the iMovR Lander.
It is easy to build a desk with the Lander base kit. The highlight of this base is the height control paddle and the Bluetooth connectivity that allows you to control the base with your smartphone. You can preset up to 4 heights per user and there is a built-in health coach that reminds each user when it's time to stand. This base is ideal if you share your workstation as it allows each user to save their preferences on their phones and connect to the Lander whenever they want to use it. The product comes with a ten-year warranty on all components.
Available Colors The Lander is available in black, white or silver. Prices start at $800. Click imovr.com here to read more about the Lander base.
2. iMovR Freedom
If you are on a low budget but need a standing desk base that will give you value for your money, the iMovR Freedom is your best bet. This is a direct competitor to many Asian imports that come at low prices. The company has put in a lot of investment to come up with the Freedom. It costs a little more than the Chinese counterparts but offers better performance and has a 10-year warranty. You also have access to domestic customer care support.The Freedom has an ingenious design. The legs on the base have folded corners on their down tubes. Inasmuch as no base can last forever, the Freedom comes with a paint coating that is resistant to scratches than conventional paints and also reduces friction. This lengthens the life of the major components of the base. There are only two buttons on the digital controller -up and down- but you can store your preferred sitting and standing height with these buttons. iMovR saved cost by removing the buttons used for programming height presets on other higher models.
The Freedom has a weight lift capacity of 265 lbs and the base can support desktops of either 24″ or 30″ height and desktops of up to 72″ in width. The iMovR Freedom is a versatile base platform as it is used in different iMovR desks systems which come in different sizes and colors.
Like the Lander, the Freedom has provision for attaching leg extenders that can further increase the height by 6". It has very low standby consumption of less than 0.1w.
Available colors The iMovR Freedom comes in white, black and silver color. Find out more about the iMovR Freedom desk base imovr.com here
3. iMovR Vigor
If you are looking for a strong base that is fast and at the same time quiet, the iMovR Vigor is your best choice. It is made in Taiwan and supported by iMovR in the US. This desk base comes in both two-leg and three-leg versions. If you intend to make an L-desk, the three-leg version will come in handy. It is also available in 24" and 30" feet. The Vigor can lift up to 490 lbs with two legs. It slows down at higher weights and you may hear some noise but it is still quieter than similar bases.The Vigor has a lot of positive reviews from users and comes with a 5-year warranty on all components. If you are looking for a base that can be used for heavy lifting, this is the base for you. It has long lifting strokes and can attain a height of 50" and a width of 75". You can also use it for a treadmill desk.
Available Colors The Vigor comes in silver or black. imvor.com click here to more about the Vigor
4. Conset 501-11 Electric Standing Desk Base
This desk base is a great choice for professional users. It is well built and can be put to use immediately starting with the frame. It features a powerful motor that has a carrying capacity of 330 pounds. The height range is between 28 and 48 inches.The Conset 501-11 base has a cable hole in the tabletop with four levelers on each leg. It uses minimal energy for operation. You can easily pair it with your choice of desktop to make a standing desk that is ergonomically correct.
Available Colors The Conset 501-11 base comes in black and silver colors. Visit the company's website conset.com here to find out more about the Conset 501-11 base.