Sliding & Lockable Rail System. 1

[rhys10121]

Hello, I am designing an adjustable standing/sitting desk. I want it to be wall mounted because I want to optimize leg space. The problem I have encountered isn't the desk itself, but rather how I could get the desk to slide up and down the wall with a rail system that locks. I don't need and fancy electric systems, and I won't move it more than 3-4 times a day. I just need a reliable easy to use and relatively inexpensive rail system that I would be able to lock. Ideally it would be around 4 feet in length. But something in that range would do just fine.

Below I have linked a png of my design

Thank you

 

[handleman]

What is your budget? Rolling, locking rail systems strong enough to cantilever a desk from the wall could easily hit $1200 or more for that desk. Will you have a counterbalance? Gonna be heavy.

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[MintJulep]

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[tbuelna]

Wall mounting presents some issues of ensuring the method of attachment to the wall allows for every potential type of wall structure and misalignment condition you anticipate. With this type of desk/shelf structure used in an office work area, where it might be supporting fairly heavy loads, there are often seismic requirements to meet. The desk top positioning system must not release or collapse during an earthquake, and the rails must remain firmly attached to the supporting wall structure.

You should also consider the highly likely case where someone will sit or stand on the desk top, even though they are instructed not to. The supports and positioning system should be designed to handle such an event.

 

[IRstuff]

What the OP describes, other than the ability to move, is a pretty standard looking 1/2 of a 10x10 office cubicle.

As for the moving, the railing isn't the problem, per se; it's more of an issue with keeping all parts of the assembly level, which could be accomplished with some sort of cable system. Then, some sort of rack and pinion crank to raise and lower the system.

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[BUGGAR]

Use a cable setup like those old parallel drafting arms. Use one in each wall plane to keep the table level both ways. Put clamps on the cables to hold it at the height you want. The table can then ride in any glides that keep it stable enough for you. Grooved bearings for glass sliding doors fit 1/8" cable perfectly. Tighten with turnbuckles.