DIY Treadmill Desk: Exercise at Work | The Carpenter's Daughter
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- March 2020 Treadmill Desk Update:
After using this treadmill, the motor only lasted a month. I've now upgraded to a LifeSpan TR2000-DT3 after asking if the Treadmill Desk Store company if they'd give me a little PR discount as I knew I had to update these links. It is MUCH better for the job and I will be sharing my slight desk adjustment very soon:
www.thetreadmi...
Last week, I decided to put an end to being on my bum almost all day as part of my job. You may have heard the line floating about that sitting is the new smoking. So, I decided, for 2020, that I'd make my own DIY treadmill desk.
The total spend was £264, excluding tools. I've tried it two days in a row and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! I've reached 20k steps each day and I was still able to do all my usual desk work... replying to emails, messages and editing this entire video on there too!
However, I've read it's not for some people regarding multitasking. I was worried about that too, but I've only been doing 1kmph and occasionally 2. And already, I can tell my thighs are toning up.
Anyway, here's a list of what I used. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases made through links
Note, I'm 5"4 if that gives you an idea about this design and treadmill:
Treadmill: AFTER ONE MONTH OF USE, IT WAS FAULTY & HAVE NOW RETURNED FOR A REFUND
10 x CLS 75mm x 38mm lengths of timber
Evolution mitre saw (*GIFTED): geni.us/IJ3Lhj [Amazon]
Evolution mitre saw stand (*GIFTED): geni.us/echXE0 [Amazon]
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Tape measure: geni.us/5camdWB [Amazon]
Einhell Combi drill: (*GIFTED) geni.us/sOQCNt [Amazon]
Trend pocket hole jig: geni.us/FubF [Amazon]
Coarse screws for pocket holes: geni.us/zyViD [Amazon]
Clamps: geni.us/vH8BaAw [Amazon]
Jigsaw: *(GIFTED) geni.us/M7AbV [Amazon]
Einhell Impact Driver: *(GIFTED) geni.us/1jmUhR [Amazon]
12mm large 1220 x 2440mm sheet of soft plywood
Danish oil: geni.us/SUwhAJ [Amazon]
Circular saw: geni.us/Ipupy [Amazon]
Safety goggles: geni.us/QABijp [Amazon]
Ear defenders: geni.us/BA5U [Amazon]
Curved rasp: geni.us/EJmF [Amazon]
Combination square: geni.us/rBEzoP [Amazon]
Dickies safety boots *(GIFTED): geni.us/mIng8Q [Amazon]
Einhell orbit sander *(GIFTED): geni.us/79HK7 [Amazon]
Palm router: geni.us/wmRle [Amazon]
Chamfer router edge from this box: geni.us/lpQJ [Amazon]
Dust mask: geni.us/nBB1J [Amazon]
Wood filler: geni.us/ufalB3q [Amazon]
Chalk paint in Carbon: geni.us/qgpnzsU [Amazon]
L-brackets: geni.us/tJlPU [Amazon]
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March 2020 Update:
After using this treadmill, the motor only lasted a month. I've now upgraded to a LifeSpan TR2000-DT3 after asking if the Treadmill Desk Store company if they'd consider giving me a little PR discount as I was going to buy it anyway and knew I had to update my links. It is MUCH better for the job and I will be sharing my slight desk adjustment very soon:
www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk/collections/treadmill-desks/products/tr1200-dt3
Sorry to hear about the motor not lasting. The link to the new platforms look easier to set up, now some of us are working from home it could be a good thing, I'll have a look to see if I can do the same thing. Love your videos, keep up the good work and please keep your and your family safe. x
Thanks, @@wayne6220 . Yes, it was a bummer and I spose the saying is, you win some, you lose some. But it was probably good that I made a DIY version first to understand this set up really was for me, because I definitely wouldn't have paid nearly 1k from the offset.
Also, LifeSpan desks cost as much as the treadmill itself, so I've still saved half the money. I use it every day and don't regret it at all.
Let me know how it goes if you do make something similar around it 😊
Carpenter's daughter??? Look at the way's she's working, knows her stuff!!! She could buy a treadmill then build a house around it!!! Foundations, plumbing, electrics, swimming pool ...... no problem!!! RESPECT !!!! .... oh yes AND treadmill desk!!!!
Just came across this channel. Wow! What a great idea. Simple but never occurred to me.
There’s something very attractive and impressive about a woman using tools so well.
Well done!🤟👏👏👏🫡🤙🔥
all that timber resting on the leather couch.. I can hear my boss screaming lol
Lol... I'm the boss, so I'm ok with it 😂
I think the paw was a ‘where’s mine Mum?’ Lovely implementation. Thank you for sharing!
Hehe... we've tried him on it too and he wasn't entirely keen, but he's given it a few goes instead of just the once, so that's quite promising lol. And thank you :)
That is excellent, I want to build one now. I really enjoy you're videos. Happy Christmas.
Thank you so much. Well, we may be outnumbered from the looks of things 😂 But it's already been extremely handy... I've been getting in 20k steps a day so far compared to 4k sat at my desk.
Great idea! I don’t personally have space , as we’re knocking our bungalow down to rebuild .
Mind you, I love my CrossFit so too dangerous to try combine both..lol. But well done!
Thanks, Claire! You could always just go for two single sides instead (like the left side) then add a top. Shame there isn't a crossfit/treadmill combination where the arms can be removed lol
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Thank you and you too :)
That's a great project. We have a factory made one in work but nearly no one ever uses it.
What a shame.. I would've had it 😂😂
But nice that your work have given you the option!
That's a great desk to RUN a business from, merry xmas
Haha, thanks and merry Christmas to you too!
Hi thanks for the video, yes we have these at work,have fun next video i want to see you runing on it....
Haha... can't see that happening while I work 😂😂
Have a happy xmas
You too 😊
Merry Christmas, good job great use of a treadmill
Thank you :)
Fantastic savings money wise on making your own desk 👍🏻 merry Christmas 🎅🏻🌲
Thank you so much. I agree! The prices for the desk part for treadmills are about 500 alone and this one was £54 :)
Wow wow This I'd such a cool project ... it looks so slick and modern with the black and clear wooden surface ADORE it ! And need one for sure ! As I sit on my sofa and watch lol x Merry Christmas to you girl xx Fantastic video 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Thank you Claire. Would happily make you one when I'm in your area next 😂 EVERYONE needs one lol
And Merry Christmas to you too!
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK ❤❤🎄🎄🎄
I like it! Very motivational but I'll continue using my lunch break to go to the gym. I find I need the time away. Merry Christmas as well. Next year is going to be a good year! Thank you for all your videos.
Thanks! I wish I could be that organised 😂 I never liked losing time to pack and travel to the gym and I know Hans would constantly bark while I was gone. Now he can pester me instead to be let out all the time 😂
Happy Christmas and new year. Looking forward to your video in 2020.
Thanks and happy Christmas to you too!
That's brilliant love your pocket jig keep meaning too invest in one overall project looks great happy Christmas 😃
I put 2 hook screws in the sides of a board, used a bungee cord strapped it accross the arms of treadmill boom done! No measuring or cutting needed.
Cool! I'd be tempted to do the same if I didn't feel the need for two screens 😂
Great work. Have a lovely Christmas and best wishes for 2020 Vicky.
Thanks and same to you :)
Can you fix a dynamo to the treadmill and charge the laptop win win. Happy Christmas to you and your husband , looking forward to more great projects in 2020
Haha... interesting! And Merry Christmas to you too :)
Nice job, your going to have to turn up the speed on the treadmill to overcome christmas festivities!
Yes, very true! I'll be on it asap when I'm back to work! 😂
Merry Christmas to you too :)
Thanks :) And you!
Cracking job and explanation as usual
Thanks again, Simon :)
Your welcome and happy Christmas and New year to you and yours
And you :)
Very good looks good great idea I could use one of them but I repair TVs so just a bit difficult 😂😂😂
Have a great Christmas and all the best for the new year 👍
Ah, that I can imagine you'd need to be VERY still and careful 😂😂 And thank you :)
Great job 😀😀🎄🎄🎄☃☃☃
Thank you :)
I just made my own treadmill desk... yours looks a bit, errrr, nicer... than mine. lol 🤣
Nice work Vikkie
Thanks so much :)
Very nice idea. Thank you very much for the video
Thanks! Hope the idea is useful :)
You sound out of breath thank you so much for the video its shown me treadmill desks are to tiring for me 😂
Lol, my husband said the same thing 😂 I think it's the machine hissing 😝
Lets go xmas shopping love !!! Vicky pulls into b&q car park 😂 hubbie says what you gettin a few gifts for the family ? No 20 lengths of 3x2 4 sheets of plywood and a router 😂
Happy christmas vicky
Bit of fun the comment x
Lol, if it gets the job done 👌😁
get a dust extractor on that chops.
That would be nice eventually!
Wow they are expensive, I just looked them up. You could make a fortune selling these, haha. Happy Christmas 👍 🎅
Merry Christmas to you too! Yes, they're eye watering 😳 Perhaps if there were more demand, the prices would be more competitive 😊
Treadmill is so boring, so this is a great way to do something productive while enduring the grind.
Nice one.
Agree! I don't see exercise as a "treat", so like the time saved :)
Watching your hair get 'scaringly close' to your drill chuck at one point was a bit SCARY!! :-)
When abouts was that? :)
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK - You were using your driver on the floor and your hair was dangling very close :-)
PLEASE NOTE that after ONE MONTH OF ACTUAL USE, this treadmill was faulty and the motor sounded exactly like this other UA-camr's and have now returned it for a refund:
ua-cam.com/video/0JFkGs1wnr8/v-deo.html
I absolutely loved my treadmill desk set up and after a week, was able to work at 3kmph, so will now be looking for a replacement.
Hi there. Thanks for sharing. I'm thinking of doing a DIY standing desk treadmill with plans to buy a regular treadmill but I heard that using regular jogging/running treadmills to walk at low speeds for long periods burns the motor? Was this a factor in why the motor became faulty and will your new one last long?
@@mobk9774 Yes, I believe so. It started to develop a smell. I kept silicone-oiling it daily and it the motor still became faulty.
I looked on so many Amazon listings where people said the manual for even the ones called under-desk treadmills were considered high use for 3 hours a week. I do WAY more hours at my desk than this! I've now upgraded to a LifeSpan TR2000-DT3 after asking if the Treadmill Desk Store company would consider giving me a little PR discount as I knew I had to update these links anyway. It is MUCH better for the job and I will be sharing my slight desk adjustment video very soon:
www.thetreadmilldeskstore.co.uk/collections/treadmill-desks/products/tr1200-dt3
Cool, wonder if you can make one for a turbo trainer for a bicycle, hmmm!
You could apply this to all sorts! :)
Awesome!
Nice thanks for Sharing
Any time :)
Not my thing , but you done a good job of it as usual.Suprised you didn't let Hans have a go on it lol What's the Philips thing on the desk air purifier or beer machine 😂😉 catch you on twitter 👍
Haha... looks like I'm part of a small minority on this one. I absolutely love it 😂 Normally when I'm doing desk work all day, I only manage about 4/5k steps a day. I've tried this out two days in a row and both times go up to 20k. Can't wait to use it again after Christmas.
That's my old bedside alarm clock, but it's great as a lamp in there :)
Arnt you building a small one for Hans at the side so you can take him for a walk 😀
Lol, we tried him on it and it ran straight off 😂 He's tried a few more times, but I doubt it'll ever fall in love 😝
Next.. Car body repairs in the bath! :-)
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It is good. No need for gym. Can exercise in my y fronts and then take shower at-home right away . No need to go to gym with ape men and Barbie girl looking in mirror. It's a winner.
Thanks! I agree! Hate getting ready for the gym, leaving my dog... I don't like wasting time going to the gym either. Always preferred exercise at home and if you can make it part of your natural routine, then I think people are more likely to stick to it, like gentle walking while on the computer.
If it's good enough for Victoria Beckham, it's good enough for me 😝
Was that £264 including the treadmill?
You're Fella must come home to a pile of materials and start thinking "oh no what now"
Sorry... hadn't read it correctly. Yes, it was.
That's good going.
Merry Christmas to you, hubby and Hans.
Thanks and you too!
I could probably benefit from this, I feel my arse getting bigger by the day everytime I'm sat at my desk....
Sadly that's exactly what's been happening to me 🙈 I've worked on it for 2 days and both times reached 20k on my Fitbit. My legs felt more toned and the quality of my sleep was better (again, according to my fitbit). And there was very little I felt could do on it, so I'm very happy I've found a more active solution.
The people scared of excersice are out in force. I'd do something like this but for a bike. Stick my ps4 on there or something 😀
Well if I didn't built it, I'm sure I'd get big bum comments 😂😂😂 I think it'd be perfect for gaming too, so have messaged my brother! Kills two birds with one stone!
You have gone quite hope everything ok
Thanks! Having a christmas/new year break :)
No worries you enjoy your break
I love your videos, but didn't like this idea. good idea thought to you for making it. How about making a rocking chair on your next video.
Thanks for your honesty. It was either this, or buy bigger clothes and keep sitting and so on. I'm glad I've found a great solution which is likely to become my most used project next year.
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK I hope your not upset at what I said. Your one of my favourites. Thumbs up
No, not at all :) It won't be for everyone and know that they may not have full time desk jobs. And thank you 😊
Wow, great work. But it does make you wonder how we seem to think work and exercise can be fused. Really the problem here is managing time around work.
I suppose it depends on the workload. I write for two blogs and channels and really could do with an assistant, but this allows me to work smarter, not harder through the day.
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK Still though, find time around work, and really separate the two if probably better for us.
Is this a joke ?
Lol, no 😂 I've done 20k steps two days in a row while I work.
@@TheCarpentersDaughterUK its like something out of a monty python sketch
Possibly 😂 But I don't mind if I'm get fitter and healthier :)
Didn't make the treadmill...6/10 🤣
Who's got time for that?! 😂😂😂
Are you single?
Married 😄