Direction Electric DIY Desk
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Product Options
- Description
Description
Want all the benefits of a custom standing desk at a fraction of the price? We make that possible with theDirection Electric DIY Desk Frame available in 2-leg and 3-leg options:
VERSATILE FRAME (LEGS ONLY): the Direction Versatile Frame allows you to purchase the dual-motor legs only. This option is best for those who have smaller than average desktops, or for uniquely shaped desktops. The Versatile Frame’s height adjustability goes from of 24″ low to 50.5″ high and has a 220lb weight capacity.
STANDARD 2-LEG FRAME: the Direction Standard Frame allows you to build the standing desk of your dreams by pairing your own top with our sturdy and everlasting frame. The Standard Frame’s industry leading height adjustability goes from 24″ low to 50.5″ high and a 220lb weight capacity.
3-LEG CORNER FRAME: The Direction 3-Leg Corner Frame allows you to build the L-shaped standing desk of your dreams by pairing your own top paired with our sturdy and everlasting frame. The 3-Leg Corner Frame’s industry leading height adjustability goes from 24″ low to 50.5″ high and a 330lb weight capacity.
- Additional information
Additional information
Frame Type Versatile, 3 Leg, Standard
Frame Color Black, Silver, White
- Specification
Specification
Lifting Column Specifications:
- Height adjustability for the Standard and Corner Frame 24″-50.5″
- Height adjustability for the Versatile Frame is 26″-47″
- Square Profile: 3×3″
- Material: Metal
- Finish: Powder coated
- Speed: 36mm/s
- Voltage: DC20V
- Weight/moving capacity for the 2-Leg Frames: 220lbs.
- Weight/moving capacity for the 3-Leg Frames: 330lbs.
Feet Specifications:
- Width: 3″
- Width of Center/3rd Foot on Corner Frame: 7″
- Depth: 23″
- Material: Metal
- Finish: Powder coated
Frame Specifications:
Versatile –
- Width: the top of each lifting column, when attached to it’s angle brackets, is 10″ wide
- Depth: the top of each lifting column, when attached to it’s angle brackets, is 6.5″ deep
- Material and Finish: Powder Coated Metal
Standard –
- Width of frame adjusts from 43″-61″
- Depth: 22″ (meaning your desktop must be at least 22″ deep)
- Distance between support brackets: 6.2″
- Material and Finish: Powder Coated Metal
Corner/L-shaped –
- Width of frame adjusts from 43″-61″ on each side
- Depth: 19.5″ (meaning your desktop must be at least 19.5″ deep)
- Distance between support brackets: 6.2″
- Material and Finish: Powder Coated Metal
- Warranty, Shipping, & Returns
Warranty, Shipping, & Returns
Warranty:
All of Direction Desks’ standing desks come with a 5 year warranty on all electrical and mechanical components of the desk. If any electric or mechanical part of the desk malfunctions within 5 years, you will get a replacement part or complete new desk free of charge. For more details about the full warranty policy, please click here.
Shipping:
The Direction Desk standard desk ships in 3 separate packages (2 boxes for the frame and 1 for the top) They all ship out on the same day and will ship within 2 days of your order. Standard transit times are 3-5 days. Expedited shipping available at checkout.
Returns:
All of Direction Desk’s products come with a 30 day satisfaction guarantee, and a hassle free return process. If the desk is not meeting your expectations, simply reach out to info@directiondesk.com.
- FAQ
FAQ
Q: What’s the difference between the Versatile Frame and the Standard Frame?
A: The Versatile Frame does not come with the crossbar in between the lifting columns and the end brackets seen in the Standard Frame. Instead, it comes with angle brackets to maintain supportiveness. Taking out the traditional support brackets enables you to have more freedom with the size of your desk. The Versatile Frame is perfect for smaller than usual desks and for 2-leg corner desks, because you can position the legs as close or as far a part as needed.
Q: What is the lowest and highest height these frames can go?
A: The Versatile Frame goes 24″ low and 50.5″ high. The Standard and Corner Frames go 24″ low and 50.5″ high (all measurements are from the ground to the top of your desktop).
Q: Is the keypad One-Touch programmable? I want to go to desired position without pushing and holding the button the whole time.
A: Yes. Steps to set up the One-Touch feature are listed in the instruction manual
Q: How deep are the feet – from front to back?
A: 23″
Q: Is there a warranty besides the 30-day satisfaction guarantee?
A: Yes, there is a 5 year manufacturer’s warranty on mechanical and electrical parts. You can read more about this on the Warranty tab.
Q: What is the length of the wire attached to the control?
A: The power cord is 9′ long. The cables that connect the legs to the control box are 47″.
Q: Are the black legs a true black or are they more of a dark grey/ charcoal?
A: They are a true black.
Q: Can casters be attached?
A: You can replace the rubber self-leveling pads with casters that are M10 by 15mm.
Q: What is the inside width between the feet when moved apart to the maximum? I.E. how much room between the legs for a chair to move left to right?
A: When the desk is at its maximum width, there is roughly 62″ of clearance between the two legs.
Q: Does installation take hours like most office furniture/desks?
A: Not at all! Our new Quick Installation process takes the average person 10-minutes to install their desk frame. With the “click into place” design, there is no drill required to set up the frame. You will only need a drill to attach the frame to the desktop!
- Our 1% Pledge
Our 1% Pledge
We donate 1% of all our revenue and time to environmental, military and youth non-profits. In addition we donate 1% of all products manufactured to schools, libraries, & more.
Direction Desk’s overarching goal is to provide health and wellness to as many people as possible. The philanthropy that the company does is in direct alignment with that mission and is what makes us different from companies simply looking for profit. See more here: Philanthropy.
- Assembly Video
Assembly Video
- Reviews (44)
44 reviews for Direction Electric DIY Desk
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Michael norton –
Simple assembly and intuitive design
See You Space Cowboy –
Assembly was quick and easy, the desk works well as promised and thankfully had a wide range of heights (both low and high). It is quiet and smooth, better than I had thought at this price point.My order initially had a leg that was dead on arrival, but support was prompt and sent me a new leg that worked without issue, free of charge. I was impressed with the quality of customer support 🙂
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A. Salazar –
Since, like so many, I am WFH due to covid, I wanted a standing desk similar to what I have in the office. The ones we have there are really high end (i.e. expensive) so I wasnt going for anything like that but wanted some decent.I looked at many and it came to 3 things that made me choose this. One, is it has dual motors for smoother motion and less clutter between. Two, it had to go as low as possible for better ergonomics. Many I looked at would only go as low as 27-30 inches withOUT the desk which adds an inch or so. This one gets to 23 inches. May not sound like much but it makes ALL of the difference to me.Third was the width. I have a desk that is about 24 x 63 and this was listed as going up to 83 inches. While it might be able to support an 83 inch top, the legs get no where near that wide if you want to use all of the included hardware. In order to make it adjustable, the two legs are not directly connected. There are two adjustable steal beams that slide inside their rails to allow the legs to move closer or further apart. Watched the animated video the seller included as part of the pictures to see this. That bar is way too short to get anywhere near 84 inches. For my desk, they do reach but only inner locking bolts that hold everything together are usable – the outer two, which help stiffen everything, miss. The whole thing ends up with a bit of flex to it. I uses some wood shims to help a little but there is no easy way to resolve it.I contacted them to see what my options where but they do not offer logger ones. I think the intent is that you keep the legs closer together and have more desk overhang the outer edges. I cant do that because of limitation of my setup.Generally, its works out ok. But positioning of the legs is a bit tricky. I had to do a bunch of trial and error with twisting and pulling/pushing the feet apart to keep them going up and down smoothly enough so the safety sensor doesnt trip on the right leg and stops moving. Even still, half the times it does it at least once. I just have to release the button and press it again to finish. This is what prevented me from giving it a 5 star review.Overall though, its a very good setup and the quality is very high. They do not feel light or flimsy – they have substantial weight to them and the motors are quiet. And the include “sock” to bundle the wiring is really well done and effective. I would buy again figuring that competing desks would likely have similar limitations.
3 people found this helpful
Austin –
I got this desk for my gaming setup and very happy i did!
Grace Lee –
It’s a heavy but sturdy frame.
Million Shiferaw –
Easy to assemble, sturdy, above all customer service is super responsive. Best experience buying a product
Jen in AZ –
I had a hard time finding an adjustable sit/stand desk that could go lower than normal sitting height. I’m 5’2″ and this can actually go a bit lower than I even need. It was pretty easy to put together with my IKEA desktop. The mechanism seems pretty smooth and quiet. Definitely worth the money!
Brenden –
Words don’t do this product justice. I absolutely love it! I was able to turn my custom desk top into a workstation that not only looks good, but feels good. I get the modern feel in the legs, but the rigid look of my top. Plus, the motors on this standing desk are almost 100% silent. You really have to have a quiet room to hear it. Plus since it can handle a large weight capacity, I’ve had no issues with this frame and I’ve been using it for a 6+ months now. Highly recommend this if you’re looking to have a super custom desk setup, or if you just want a standing desk at the fraction of the price.
J Webb –
This standing desk is everything you need. It’s sturdy, solidly built and even at it’s highest setting (which is way to high for me) remains wobble-free. I highly recommend pairing this with a nice wooden top (I went for a birch butchers block from Home Depot). You won’t be disappointed. Also, Direction Desk have been excellent to deal with so a great experience all round – very happy customer.
tom –
The legs came in a box that was pretty ragged. The innards seem to be too heavy for the external box and caused it to bend and bulge. The insides were packed pretty loose with some bubble wrap and cardboard ends to protect against shipping brutality. even though the box was pretty bad after shipping, the parts seemed undamaged. assembly and installation was a breeze and the legs seem to handle the weight of the desk with all the gear attached. With cabling, I estimate that the top weighs around 120 lbs. At first glance, this is a great product for the price. I deducted a star, as the packing could have been better. I will update this review if there are any changes for the worse in the coming months.
Keith B –
I used these adjustable legs for a stand/sit desk. I needed the extended range these legs provided and couldn’t locate any others to expand my available selection. I liked that each leg is independently mounted. I needed black but these only came in silver/grey, but since these were the only set I could find with the needed range, I went ahead thinking I could paint them.When they came, I tried the electronics before assembling to the table. Nice smooth movement with what I consider a fairly quiet hum during movement. Finger pad has the ability to set a couple positions. These worked as expected. You do need to hold the button for the full movement, but it will stop nicely where you set it to stop. Legs are pretty heavy, suggesting that they will hold up, but I still have some finishing touches on the desk, so no confirmation there yet.I did decide to try painting the legs. I lightly sanded the sections of the legs that are always showing but completely sanded off the original paint down to bare metal on the two sections of the legs that retract inside the primary leg. This removed about 0.003″ from each surface and my trial painting a pipe I had laying around added about 0.002″ back on. I’ve just finished painting the legs with a store-bought “appliance epoxy” which claims to be an ultra-hard enamel coating. Time will tell if this was a good decision.
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The parts come in dirty conditions. One of the screw holes is not well done. The screw can not get in. The left leg sticks and has a delay to control. As a result, the moving down is not even and leads to shaking. Check the video.The seller later agrees on sending me a new lag. Now it works smoothly. The screw problem is due to the paint in the screw hole. So the screw had a hard time finding the beginning of the screw hole. I also screw up the screw using an impact driver. Then I chopped the screwed screw with a saw and the screw is sharper to cut in the paint. If the seller clear the screw hole with paint before shipping, it won’t be so hard.
4 people found this helpful
Renea Mason –
I bought this product to make a high-tech over-the-desk bed. These legs are a major benefit to the design and functionality.
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JDJD –
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Purchased the Direction Electric Height Frame with Dual Motor. Noticed that by the end of day, I was exhausted and slouching. Since installing the motorized frame to my existing desk top, I feel better and tend to even do a bit of exercises while working. It’s a win win, highly recommend it to anyone that wants to combat the afternoon fatigue.The only issue I had is that 2 screws were missing threads. Fortunately, I was able to get a couple at the hardware store.
tech17 –
I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality frame for such a great price. The motors make almost no noise and move super smooth
Keith B –
I used these adjustable legs for a stand/sit desk. I needed the extended range these legs provided and couldn’t locate any others to expand my available selection. I liked that each leg is independently mounted. I needed black but these only came in silver/grey, but since these were the only set I could find with the needed range, I went ahead thinking I could paint them.When they came, I tried the electronics before assembling to the table. Nice smooth movement with what I consider a fairly quiet hum during movement. Finger pad has the ability to set a couple positions. These worked as expected. You do need to hold the button for the full movement, but it will stop nicely where you set it to stop. Legs are pretty heavy, suggesting that they will hold up, but I still have some finishing touches on the desk, so no confirmation there yet.I did decide to try painting the legs. I lightly sanded the sections of the legs that are always showing but completely sanded off the original paint down to bare metal on the two sections of the legs that retract inside the primary leg. This removed about 0.003″ from each surface and my trial painting a pipe I had laying around added about 0.002″ back on. I’ve just finished painting the legs with a store-bought “appliance epoxy” which claims to be an ultra-hard enamel coating. Time will tell if this was a good decision.
Oren S. –
Product arrived well packed and protected, assembly was straight forward, legs are highly stable. My application was as a hobby table to cut fused glass projects. Used butcher block, added cutout with LED lights to aid tracing pattern to cutting glass shapes. Platform is solid and stable, height adjustment gives me the flexibility of sitting or standing while cutting my glass and assembling cut shapes into the desired form. Legs are a little on the expensive side, but definitely a high quality, well engineered product I would recommend.
Jacob A. Evans –
Works well, easy to install, very happy with the product.
Rob –
So far so good, really easy to put together. Pairs very well with the ikea Karlby. It was a nice surprise that the LEDs on the controller is actually WHITE and not RED like how it is displayed in the photo. Fairly hefty but that’s expected. But the best part this desk is the lowest one I’ve found so far. So that’s a great plus for average sized people that want to sit with their feet on the floor
tom –
The legs came in a box that was pretty ragged. The innards seem to be too heavy for the external box and caused it to bend and bulge. The insides were packed pretty loose with some bubble wrap and cardboard ends to protect against shipping brutality. even though the box was pretty bad after shipping, the parts seemed undamaged. assembly and installation was a breeze and the legs seem to handle the weight of the desk with all the gear attached. With cabling, I estimate that the top weighs around 120 lbs. At first glance, this is a great product for the price. I deducted a star, as the packing could have been better. I will update this review if there are any changes for the worse in the coming months.
CSH –
This desk frame works great and is solid made!
MyUsernamesThis –
Been using this desk for over a month now and I have to say it is a great product. Handles my triple monitor setup with Ikea Gerton wood top without any issues and is not too loud either. It does have dual motors so the weight capacity shouldn’t be an issue.You can have up to 3 presets (I use one for sitting height and one for standing height). Height is adjustable from as low as 23 inches to well over 38 inches. Using the desk on carpet floor right now and it is fairly stable. Have not tried it on hard floor.Regarding cables, I have Ikea cable management tray below the desk to hold all the cables. Make sure your cables are at least 6-10 ft long. Overall it is a pretty solid frame and is perfect for those that want to reuse their existing desk surface or pair it with a custom surface.
5 people found this helpful
Darline –
I have been looking for a stand up desk for a long time now and a friend of mine recommended me one from direction desk, since he already had one. So I found the desk on amazon and ordered it.It shipped within the same day of ordering and arrived shortly after that.Pro:- can fit any normal table top- high quality and durable (doesnt scratch easily)- quiet while going up and down- 3 configurable height presets- comes with a long cable sleeve- comes with little plastic things for cable management- electronic panel has a slider built in, so it can go back and forth (in case you wanna hide it under the table top)Contra:- needs a long drill for installation (the screws will fall into the frame if you use a short one!)
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Great Land Ape –
1st point: Love ’em, perfect for the 30″x26″ sit-stand heavy duty mobile work station I wanted to buy but nobody wanted to sell me. They’re beasts, attach easily (if you ignore instructions), and would probably be able to fit any (practical) weird idea you have.Re instructions: they’re bad. Or rather, they were for an (older?) model, so didn’t show the same hardware, control box, wires, fasteners, etc. Luckily, years of bad instructions and a bit of know-how got me there once I STOPPED trying to read the instructions and just looked at what I was provided. For installation itself, everything has a proper screw / bolt for fastening, nice cable management included, relatively easy to do if you ignore instructions that tell you you have the wrong parts and already know what you want to have happen. Given that’s the primary purpose and the instructions were a momentary dark spot on an otherwise exemplary product, not deducting a star, though it was tempting and I totally sympathize with those who did. Pricey product to have bad instructions.Re packaging: gold star. Read a review where things came loose; somebody messed with that order. Everything was excellently packed in two cartons, with sub-cartons dividing legs from control box and hardware and etc.Re error code: reset the system by holding the down key. Happened to me on startup.Re mounting the legs: this is where the versatility comes in. Only rule is that each wants a footprint of 6″ x 10″ under the desk with the mounting brackets, which also means the legs will be at least an inch from any given edge, and at the end of the day the included cords need to reach the control box (not an issue for my tiny desk build). I went with “suggested” since my desk space is tiny, but you can get weird with it if there’s a specific weight point / balance / size issues you’re dealing with.Similarly, included feet are just a square attachment, so can go on “proper” or perpendicular to that, or be ditched for custom solution that works better for your needs; just 4 bolts to secure to whatever you need. Going to switch out the leveling posts (3/8″ thread, unless the guy at Ace lied) on mine for locking swivel post casters and add a metal plate between the two at the back for stability and as a little ground level shelf, will just need to cut it and use existing leveling & bolt points to secure it. Feet themselves are 23″ long, with leg attachment in the center. Because of the brackets they’ll natural wind up at least an inch from a given edge.
Denice –
I have been using this for about 2 weeks now and love it! I was able to put it together by myself without too much trouble. It’s sturdy and goes up and down smoothly.
S Coombe –
Suddenly faced with working from home indefinitely and the need to be in entire days of video calls I realized I needed to quickly put together a better office solution.I’m very satisfied with this purchase. The frame is sturdy and quiet. It looked intimidating to assemble but wasn’t actually bad. I had a top cut to fit a specific space. I now have a custom sit to stand desk designed around a unique space. It has made the working from home a much better experience.
Jmess –
I purchased this table frame to create a sewing table, it works perfectly. I can lower it when quilting and raise it up for garment construction and even higher for machine embroidery.
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Michael norton –
Simple assembly and intuitive design
Alison Odette –
Fantastic desk. Extremely sturdy!
Jacob A. Evans –
Works well, easy to install, very happy with the product.
Christian Mauerer –
I did my research and there are TONS of other tables out there.I didn’t find one that fits my needs like this one. Goes low, goes high – super sturdy.Really love this desk.Especially if you pair it with an IKEA Table TopDuring my assembly process I just called them bc I had a question & they picked right up and were super helpful.Overall AMAZING quality & experience.Loooove working on it every day.
5 people found this helpful
Colby Fischer –
Used to convert existing desk into a standing desk. Not having the legs connected helped me get around some obstacles. Worked as planned, easy install
Renea MasonRenea Mason –
I bought this product to make a high-tech over-the-desk bed. These legs are a major benefit to the design and functionality.
4 people found this helpful
Doer –
Sturdy frame. Smooth electric mechanism for raising the desk. Works with IKEA’s table top. Can’t speak to longevity; I have had it for only about 1 month.
Pat C –
I added a butcher block top (polyurethaned) and HDPE shelf below. This makes a fabulous cutting table for my sewing room. Perfect – gets high enough to prevent back and elbow pain! Cheaper, more useful and better quality than the specialty cutting tables you can get through stores
One person found this helpful
Teamdoc –
I have two uplift desks so I have a good gauge as to what a good powered desk should be. This one is really solid.. not for the money, but solid at any price point. I’m using it as a synth station in my recording studio and its working perfectly.
SJ –
I ordered three. I installed one today, it is in a very good quality.One little thing is that the cardboard box was broken when I received them, and you’ll find dusts on the part. But the parts have not problem except some dusts.
Colby Fischer –
Used to convert existing desk into a standing desk. Not having the legs connected helped me get around some obstacles. Worked as planned, easy install
Karli AdamKarli Adam –
I really liked my corner desk but needed a sit-stand for health reasons. Problem is… corner standing desks are very expensive and most have 3 legs on them. So I wanted something simple without sacrificing room under my desk with a 3rd leg. Found these legs by Direction Desk and love it! Super easy to install and is really quiet when it moves up and down. Thumbs up from me.
2 people found this helpful
Alison Odette –
Fantastic desk. Extremely sturdy!
Terrence –
You can’t really tell from looking at the pictures but the metal this frame is made out of is really good quality. The pieces are solid, heavy and constructed very well. I purchased the white version and the finish is really nice and durable. Does not look like it will scratch off easy. A major reason I purchased this desk was because it goes really low. Most adjustable frames don’t go lower than 30″. This goes down to 23″. The motor noise is not loud, you do hear it, but it’s smooth and pretty quiet. Love that you can put your own top. The YouTube video to install was helpful but the directions it comes with aren’t too bad either. So far this is really awesome, let’s see how it does over time.
2 people found this helpful
Karli Adam –
I really liked my corner desk but needed a sit-stand for health reasons. Problem is… corner standing desks are very expensive and most have 3 legs on them. So I wanted something simple without sacrificing room under my desk with a 3rd leg. Found these legs by Direction Desk and love it! Super easy to install and is really quiet when it moves up and down. Thumbs up from me.
2 people found this helpful
Isaac Borgo –
Great product and great customer service! I used the versatile option for a very unique set up. I have a semi-antique desk that I refinished, but was going to have to replace for a sit/stand desk. Luckily I found this product and now I can keep my desk and save my back! My desk is a writing task with a second table top down below to rest your feet on. I mounted the legs directly to the bottom platform rather than using the feet and so nothing is on the ground. It turned out very well!
I got great personal and knowledgeable customer service instantly with just a phone call. Direction Desk helped me with some additional fasteners and I could tell they very much wanted my project to be successful.
My only criticism is that some of the instructions were outdated because of ugrades to their existing poducts. But it wasnt hard to install and setup, and now I have a nicer sit/stand desk than my wife’s actual out-of-the-box sit/stand desk.