Back in college days, we did a presentation on IKEA. They're a very efficient company when it comes to choosing the materials for their products and manufacturing. Looks high end but low cost material.

@HelloDavid

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree! Also the efficient packing to save space and modular design to re-use the same parts on different products. It's fascinating

@rorgy8186

7 жыл бұрын

Michael Nguyen It's quite an impressive business strategy making their furniture and products modern and aesthetically pleasing to the eye yet using terrible material :) IKEA countertops don't last long and it's better to invest in a pricier REAL wood countertop or simply buy some wood at your local wood shop and make one your self. Even better to get a large thick branch without spending any money would be a better option in the long run than using IKEA "wood" products. If you don't have the necessary machinery to craft what you need then there might be a public workshop near you or slightly farther away that you could use. A hell of a lot better investment than to spend money every few years for the same product just to have it fail on you and then replace it again.

@rorgy8186

7 жыл бұрын

Indeed but it's the softer solid wood which isn't as durable than the ones you could buy and build your self. My point still stands and the majority of their products are either paper cardboard, particleboard, or fiberboard. IKEA sells solid wood at a low price? Would you mind if you send me some examples?

@BoyarsMedia

7 жыл бұрын

weinerschnitzelboy you make great points, but I was gifted my cousins furniture they got from their parents. Made in the 70s I think, nothing broke! There's some wear around the veneer, (very expensive walnut), but honestly I like the charm. If I wanted cardboard, which I'm a huge fan of, I'd cut up some boxes to make this ikea the way I like it.

@LiLBitsDK

5 жыл бұрын

and their stuff isn't durable at all, paid a fortune for a "nice looking" desk, took a week and the top was losing it's paint, 3 months later I bumped into the side of the cabinet while sitting at the desk and it cracked... never again expensive trash.

Its funny ikea uses linmon as packaging material for some products

@melissab0515

5 жыл бұрын

J Y That is hilarious

@AquascapingAndStuff

5 жыл бұрын

Honeycomb filling packaging material is great replacer for unsustainable EPS foam plastic.

@myrexcontent5840

4 жыл бұрын

@@dodecahedron1 i got 200x60 for my desk $30

@matblack9288

3 жыл бұрын

As a subsidiary for IKEA, we do not support that comment. We use trusted, high-quality material and the finest, hand-picked stains, colors & veneers to ensure you have a beautiful home for the prices you love.

@kyleji2336

3 жыл бұрын

@@myrexcontent5840 I bought a same one but didn't use for long until it cracked under the monitor arm lol

The honeycomb pattern inside the desk is an adapted design of something called a torsion box, most commonly used in carpentry and furniture building! The structure gives you the strongest, flattest workspace while keeping materials and costs down.

These things are a lifesaver when you’re a student, a proper desk to sit at at home is essential!

Thank you for taking one apart and even drawing the different views!! Huge help in knowing what I can attach these to and where the particle board is used. I was hoping that the particle board ran on all 4 sides to attach to an existing table and make a Murphy desk but I'll have to figure out a new plan.

I got the 200cm x 65cm version of this desk and in the centre it has a 13kg ultrawide monitor and my tower is also sitting on the desk. I haven't noticed any sagging whatsoever. People also say it marks up easily but I think some people might be a bit heavy handed as I've not experienced any marking. I was really surprised at how light the desk is and how strong it is. Amazing value for money, if you want a cost effective pc desk then this will do you for sure. Great video btw

I love this desk, I have the white/brown wood one and have been using it for about a year now. It's a perfect size and very sturdy. I don't know why people think it's loud, maybe I'm just a quiet person but I've never experienced issues with being loud while working on stuff on my desk.

Just a note that the particle board does not extend down the full sides of the table as suggested in the drawing in this video. Rather there are square blocks in each corner to take screws for the leg plates. In case anyone is thinking of fixing two or more of these together just be aware that fixing plates can only be securely attached in the corners where the particle board is situated. I managed to squeeze them in immediately next to the leg plates and found that the particle board extended just far enough to get a good fixing.

@nickolajhelweg

Жыл бұрын

What if you want to Mount a leg in the middel of the table where there isn’t any solid things to screw the leg into??

@mikekorean5687

Жыл бұрын

Do you think it can sustain monitor arms???

@skullrainabdx2610

2 ай бұрын

@@nickolajhelwegdid u try?

@nickolajhelweg

2 ай бұрын

@@skullrainabdx2610 I did But found out my my desktop is infact a real massiv tabletop.

Thanks for doing this video. I thought about getting a new desk, but I just used my old top and bought the IKEA Bekant legs.

Perfect video for what I needed - I knew the bulk of the inside was cardboard but needed to know what the internal layout was of the thicker particle board sections. Thanks!

Wow, didn't knew my desk was made from cardboard...

@fightnight14

7 жыл бұрын

The Stig's German Cousin Your so called home might be also made from the same material 😹

@tieteawhytee

7 жыл бұрын

fightnight14 😂😹🙈🙊

@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE

5 жыл бұрын

@@fightnight14 If he lives in Germany I doubt it.

@nobody_2226

3 жыл бұрын

@@dodecahedron1 yeah in my old house when i snap it i saw cardboard which was surprising as i placed heavy things along it

@Coeb005

3 жыл бұрын

Luckily im not buying this table because i though this table made from wood particles... This is the first table i saw made from cardboard lol so thats why i saw this table in half

pretty damn good for $9

@TaijiArban

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, thats what I hate about ikea's shipping.

@charles8557

6 жыл бұрын

how tf is this 9 dollars. In australia this size is at least like 50 bucks from Ikea

@lucasart328

6 жыл бұрын

got this for 20 quid

@productivitygod7887

6 жыл бұрын

got it for 7 bucks lmao

@austinwhyte5285

6 жыл бұрын

I wanted a linnmon for 50 bucks and the shipping was $300.

Incredibly helpful video I was actually making a desk and I wanted to cut one in half but I didn't know what was inside or if I'd still be able to put the legs into new holes on a different spot but after seeing that the wood runs down each side it helps thanks

Mine is curving in from my iMac 🖥 being in the middle! Go with solid wood! Great video!

@kbhasi

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my. Yeah, back in 2013, I had my iMac on some desk that was some IKEA model that was discontinued later on, and yeah, it did sag! We eventually had to throw out that desk after a few years due to that and the veneer swelling from water.

particle board tends to sag after using with heavy loads. I think paper fill is a good option considering price point plus the fact that particle boards are heavier. If planning on having a very sturdy table, mdf or even real wood(perhaps recycled) is a nice option.

If you wonder what is the width of particles board on both sides (when the legs are screwed in) it is about 12.5cm - I figured it out (counted) from 0:59 moment. The distance between the screws for leg is 5cm. I measured pixels distance between screws in leg and the particles board width shown in 0:59 and that made it about 12.5cm

Ah, this explains a lot. I was curious about the material construct inside, so this was very informative and helps with how I might use some of their products in the future. Thanks for posting.

We had the Bekant particle board tabletop which seemed great when we bought it to use as a desk but it sagged in the middle over time. My husband said that it needed to be metal braced first if its to be used as a desk (which we didn't know at the time).

Thanks! Super helpful in trying to work how/ where to attach things to the bottom of a desk.

That explains why keyboard drawer attachment felldown the first time I put weight on it. I've been very careful about that ever since. I think for a budget desk, its not bad. I had one of the drawer add-ons from Alex. Not stable, but once you put a bit of weight on the desk, the stability is better. However, I wouldn't be rough still...

That's a really nice in depth look. Thanks for sharing

This makes me feel a whole lot better about the fact I used a couple of doors as a large desktop since they are basically the same construction.

You are the man doing this!!! Been searching for a decent table top for Alex Drawers. The fact you shown us what each top is made from is appreciated. Thanks...

Very cool to see! Great idea, and thanks for sharing

@HelloDavid

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben!

i've been using these tables for years, but finally going to upgrade to a proper wooden desk and i can't wait

@wt4509

Жыл бұрын

Same here, man ikea used to be so good a couple years back. Now all their shit is filled with paper its really disappointing

Thanks David for the video. Very interesting and saved me some work. I think it’s a very smart design. I like IKEA for doing this, and I’m also happy to pay for the smart engineering :)

Great video!! I'm looking to update my setup and this info is great.

Thank you very much, just the info I needed!

Very bice video David, good job!

I had this desk for a few years, the middle sagged pretty quickly. And after moving a few times, there was very little material left to screw the legs into. So as a result was very wobbly.

you are a saint i was looking for the insides of a desk forever

Good video review. I have this table and it did damage the surface by the weight of my monitor when using the monitor stand, I have to put some wood chopping board temporarily to support the base. The side crack and expand overtime.

Interesting! We had a project in art school where we had to use this sort of honeycomb paper thing (forgot what the technique is called) to make sandals and it should be able to withstand the "runway walk"

Thanks David, Im working on an Ikea hack using linnmon and needed to know its interior structure, you just saved me wasting a desktop to find out :)

Hey David, thanks for the video. Do you know how deep the end particle board, that the legs secure into, is inside the table?

it's 2024 and now the table top alone is $24, which was the price for the entire set (table top + 4 legs).

Thanks so much, really helpful.

I SAWED THIS TABLE IN HALF

@samyoyoyo555

3 жыл бұрын

AND I JUST APPLIED 37 COATS OF FLEX GLUE - Phill

You persuaded me from wasting time modding my Linnmon with a heavy keyboard tray. Thank you!

very informative video! im making a hanging desk product and im thinking about what materials to use. Basically, the desk part would hang off of the wall hanging structure at 90 degrees, however there is no support like table legs underneath the desk part. I do have piston hinges to support the desk panel on top to the wall hanging frame, but do you think this paper fill material would be strong enough with no support underneath or should I use something like MDF? The benefit or the paper fill that I can see is that it is light and easy for the user to lift up back to a vertical position against the wall.

Nice video, informative!

i just secure a piece of timber running along the bottom with wood glue and some timbering screws, makes a lot of difference if you have a heavy setup ie multiple monitors or large speakers

Thanks for the video. Super helpful. It's a great table for the price. We've been playing D&D on a pair of these with a little extra center support for over a year. Now I'm getting a new gaming table and was wondering if I dared to try routing out the bottom of this table to use as a cover for the new table... that'd be a big *no* Dave. ;) Thanks again!

Do you know the width of the particle board on the ends of the desk? Looking to cut 4" or so off an end.

nice review, I am about to use this table top for my canvas painting. in my country they dont sell thyge table top which my first option for my canvas painting,...I will go with this first. love your reviews.

I tought of getting this table for my pc, and i was thinking if it can hold 2 monitors 22ish inch without a mount and keyboard and mouse, pc case would be under the desk..

Thanks was planning on drilling some holes on this and screwing it down to an Alex drawer but it won’t have much to bite down on

hey! would putting a vivo dual monitor arm holding a 27" and 21" monitor be able to be held on solidly on an ikea linnmon, or do you think it would be not sturdy enough to hold it

So with the 250cm Karlby on top of two Alex drawers, should I use an extra leg in the middle? Planning on putting my monitors to the wall, so that makes less mass on the table. Great video!

I bought a 150cm one to put atop my adjustable standing desk. Do you think it'd work if I screwed in directly into the particle board?

Hi David, I've just added a Linmon desk in the middle of a study room wall, there's enough space either side that I could probably buy another table, cut it in two and position it either side. My question is, after you have cut one up, do you think I would get a clean enough edge to make this a 'nice' install? Your thoughts would be much appreciated.

Can u do what inside berkant's particle board next? As well as its pros and cons. Ty

Great video. Always wanted to know if Ikea desks were proper wood.

Your voice is just so relaxing

solid, David

Thank you for your video. it is great to make video with linnmon 2 meter

Clever, creative cost savings. Thank you IKEA!

@wt4509

Жыл бұрын

They are money making scumbags. They sell paper filled furnitire for a higher price than you can get real furniture elsewhere

Hi David I have a twelve cm leg I want to attach to the linnmon do you know the measurement of how much particle board i have to work with on the edges

I had a table similar to it and let it Rot outside over a 3 years..... Putting my foot through it was soooo satisfying

So I'm looking into getting the 55in ver. of the linnmon desk. I have a PC (45~50lbs), and dual monitors. Would that be too much weight or am i good?

Muy buen video, me sirvió de mucho

Do you happen to know what the width of the particle board frame is @1:04?

hey, doubt that you actually went to the trouble but I was just wondering if you know how many cm the chip board at the edges comes into the table, thanks

Do you know if the 78" Linnmon table top has more particle board support in the center? There are pre-drills for a center leg, so I was thinking there should be, but am not sure how to confirm.

1:50 Bro, what armyou use for your monitor? Can you tell me that name or give link, please?

Good info. Good Video.

very informative.

I have one and I drilled some cable management holes the other day and I was surprised that it was just some cardboard

I ordered one and was going to put one leg that I already have in the middle but since its only wood on the sides its not gonna work. Glad I watched this video..

Wow! I didn't know my desk is so cool inside :D Thanks David for the video, I like your content a lot :))

@ronniepickering8589

4 жыл бұрын

Cool?!

@wt4509

Жыл бұрын

Cool? Bro its filled with toilet roll

i will buy and 150x75 linnmon desk and i want to put one more leg but how when it is with that thing inside wont i break it

what would you recommend for an ultrawide monitor with a VESA mount? identical to yours honestly. 35''.

I'm thinking of drilling a couple of 2" holes in it for cables to go through, so that I can flush the end of the table to a wall so it doesn't vibrate. Good idea?

How wide is the particle board? I want to buy table legs other than IKEA but I'm worried the metal plate will be bigger and Ii'll drill into the cardboard.

Do you know what the best way to attach the SIGNUM cable management tray to this desktop? Is it possible to screw it into areas other than the particle board?

David, what is inside the legs of the coffee table? I'm thinking of adding two legs together to make one but need to saw a bit off. Is it the same stuff in the legs as in the desktop?

Can we mount a middle rod for it? Like we have to drill in... Cardboard? So can we do it?

ive hAD A LINNMON FOR YEARS. it looks so godamn sturdy for something so light. ive put heady 55 inch tv's on it and its still looks new

@mrjaquavis6444

6 жыл бұрын

OnySi TV You are telling truth. While others are claiming the table breaks from like an imac.

i use to have a black one that i was using for a pc desk. Is there some product that I could paint on it to protect the top of the desk because it was very easy to scratch

People say the Linnmon is trash but it looks very clean and minimalistic. It also is pretty sturdy even though it uses cardboard. I would 100 percent recommend this 👍

I tried mounting monitors like this, it does not work on a Linnmon, the clamping pressure to keep the whole thing from moving simply pressed a huge dent into the material and they were kind of loose. I had to put a small wooden plate on both sides to spread the load and even that did not entirely help. You could hear the table cracking and feel it being squished whenever moving the monitor arm. Linnmon is certainly not up to that task.

David's voice is soooo sooooooooothinggggg

Can a monitor arm mount on this, i see there are wood construction at the corner for leg attach, would it be able to mount the monitor arm?

at which level of material do these desks stop to chip? my brother got a desk from ikea and the outer material literally got torn off by just sticking tape to it

Do you have any entertainment stands that won't break the bank? I need a fairly small one to fit my TV and two gaming consoles. The one I use now is 5+ years old and is sagging a bit and it worries me lol

If I want to make the desk smaller, what should I do

since i work in a kitchen workshop, i designed my desk according to the space and look in my room (salon) and build it myself with melamine and kitchen counter top ( water proof and all)

I’d like to use these LINNMON IKEA panels and adhere flatly onto a wall as a “wall panel feature”. Am I able to do this and can I glue it to wall rather than screw or nail it into wall. I’m trying to not have any nail or screws showing.

I'm proper Broke™ and just bought this desktop last night for my laptop. Gonna use contact paper to make it look nice and hacksaw the Adils legs down so I can use it with the Linnebäck chair which is WAY more comfy than it looks. Not a bad workstation setup for $75.

OMG, i was literally standing on the desk the other day.

@Toenailsyumyum

3 жыл бұрын

Why tf were u standing on it

Just what I needed to know. Using the table top to create a folding top table. I know where to screw in the bracket -- thanks!

Despite it being made of mostly card board, the honeycomb shape allows in to stay together. Therefor the desk can last about 10 years!

Wow people in the comments are really salivating over deforestation for solid wood. I've been using this desk for over ten years. I've loaded a lot of stuff onto it and the only imperfections are from where I've spilled paint.

Can you mount a dual monitor clamp without worrying?

does anyone know what the particle board layout looks like on the inside of the 78" linnmon desk? they advertise it with a leg in the middle back and i want to know if in the middle its a strip of particle board just like the ends, or if its just a square of particle board in the back middle.

Thanks man.

i got this one and put a dual monitor arm on it and the clamp got it quite bad ( completely usable must I had, just has a depression) XD I couldn't expect anything else really as I was already aware of how it was made. Nice video anyway :)

Is the ekbacken a paper fill too or is it something else

How wide is the MDF at the end?

Repurposed a door from home depo to act as a desk in a corner nook space in my room. It was white and flat. I painted it with a semi gloss white paint and support it in the nook with hidden wooden pieces I attacked to the walls so it looks like it's floating. Funny enough it's designed exactly the same as this desk and is also supported on the inside with cardboard and paper