How can I raise up this desk?
I got this old child's desk for free that opens to a height of 24". I want to extend the legs up to regular desk height of 29-30". The vertical side pieces are 1x1.25" wide.
I need help on how to do it? I have a skill saw but don't have a table saw so I can't do anything too fancy.
Thanks for your help...
Jamie
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Hi! One method is to raise it up on a platform. I did that when I turned a children's desk into a moveable kitchen island. I'm sure you could modify the platform for leg room. It would still basically be a box to raise it up. Good luck!
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/furniture/a-desk-upcycle-into-a-small-island-cart-part-2-37590291?expand_all_questions=1
A Desk Upcycle Into a Small Island/cart Part 2
Add the same size boards to the bottom to the height you want glue and clamp to dry. Add an aluminum band (like from roof flashing) around it or copper and nail to the back edge so you can't see the nail holding the band in place. Both easy to cut and bend and would look like the band was always there.
You could make some blocks for the legs to sit into. Similar to how you can buy blocks to raise the height of sofas for people with mobility issues. Made out of oak and finished like the desk and it could look ok.
This antique desk has 1/4 Sawn āTigerā Oak legs and I would make larger plinth block legs that either dowel or screw into the bottoms.
They should be at least 1/4 wider in both axis with rounded over shoulders.
Most lumber yards have chop saws & panel saws- as you want precise cuts.
My first instinct is to add a platform. Second thought would be to add bun type to the bottom of each leg. They screw into the bottom of the existing legs.
You can buy legs and the ball feet in different sizes online and in Home Depot etc (you can look at them online at Home Depot) that might be the simpliest way to go
https://www.tablelegs.com/resources-how-tos/8-easy-ways-to-attach-furniture-feet/
Hello. Lovely desk. Building a platform or a custom made pegged block would probably be the most pleasing way to raise the desk.
Elevating plastic bed frame risers might be in unattractive but economical choice.
Lastly I saw this on TV programming......I am not sure if using painted brown PVC piping potentially might damage to your existing wood legs unlss tyey are custom casted.
https://todayshomeowner.com/video/the-simple-way-to-make-your-work-table-taller/
Consideration of manufactured leg extenders might be an option
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Desk+leg+extenders&rh=n%3A511274&ref=nb_sb_noss
Hope you find the perfect solution.
Here are some table leg extenders that you can get easily off Amazon for a quick and easy fix.
Furniture leg extension
https://www.amazon.com/furniture-leg-extensions/s?k=furniture+leg+extensions
New desk legs
https://www.amazon.com/desk-legs/s?k=desk+legs
Love these - perfect height if I cut off the legs on the desk:
First off I must say, what a super gift you were given! Love the desk! I would suggest possibly buying a wooden newel post and cut two solid pieces so that the piece would go front leg to back leg for both sides of the desk. Place the desk on the cut pieces and steady them with braces or strong adhesive. And either paint or stain to match the desk. Hope this helps.
We removed the legs on our table and added stair ballusters or newels posts instead. We grabbed them off the floor at Home Depot. Here's the DIY for reference. https://www.exquisitelyunremarkable.com/2013/06/decorating-cheats-farmhouse-table.html
Cut the bottom of the legs off and then attach new ones. You can buy premade table legs that are the right height.
Thanks, y'all, for the helpful suggestions!