Make a Custom Pipe Desk Mount 📐💻
Tags: desk, dev, build, workstations
Published: 2020-05-19 16:15:53

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title: Make a Custom Pipe Desk Mount 📐💻
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tags: desk, dev, build
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Here is a quick write up on how to create this desk setup:
![Desk Completed Front](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/veleyzwqd64utyz9c6pi.jpg)
![Desk Completed Back](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/b2sgzlkx1mh6v164wq9c.jpg)

## Parts List for pipes
4 - [24" 3/4 pipes](https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/galvanized-pipe-fittings/galvanized-steel-pipe-schedule-40/30734x24/p-1444437534664-c-8568.htm)
1 - [24" 1 1/4 pipe](https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/galvanized-pipe-fittings/galvanized-steel-pipe-schedule-40/307114x24/p-1444437552956-c-8568.htm)
2 - [3/4 elbow connector](https://www.homedepot.com/p/LDR-Industries-3-4-in-x-1-2-in-Galvanized-Iron-90-FPT-x-FPT-Reducing-Elbow-311-RE-3412/100567434)
1 - [1 1/4 Tee connector](https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/galvanized-pipe-fittings/ldr-industries-reg-galvanized-pipe-tee/311t-114/p-1444437538039-c-8568.htm)
2 - [1 1/4 to 3/4 reducing connectors](https://www.homedepot.com/p/LDR-Industries-1-1-4-in-x-3-4-in-Black-Iron-Threaded-Bushing-310-B-11434/100163934?MERCH=REC-_-rv_search_plp_rr-_-100534625;100576427;100533214;100537138;100549747;100200160;100205848;100571552;202283713;100583738;100542084;100561567;202310616;100207441;100542953;100136006;100176305;100158263;100140424;100115986;100186709;307816936;307816940;307814811;-_-100163934-_-N)
2 - 3/4 base
1 - [1 1/4 base](https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/pipe-fittings/galvanized-pipe-fittings/ldr-industries-reg-galvanized-pipe-floor-flange/311f-114/p-1444437536227-c-8568.htm)
12 - 1/4 bolts

![plain pipes](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/cn8r0tlsb6j5wiuk172p.jpg)

#Mount List and other desk tech
- [Mount for laptop tray and monitor](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083F3RPRK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Boom Mic Arm](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0819VZ6HN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Tablet Mount](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RD8B8ZB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Clamp Mount](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CSMCPKQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Laptop Tray](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z1VBIE0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Stream Deck](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKNZT1P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Elgato Lights](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L755X9G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Phone mount and Circle Light](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H3NRJ7H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Pink wrist pad](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07THMTHB2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
- [Pink Razer Quartz Keyboard](https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Huntsman-Quartz-Opto-Mechanical-Board/dp/B07NBXQ3C7/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=razer+quartz+pink&qid=1589905450&sr=8-5)
- [AKG P420 XLR Microphone](https://www.guitarcenter.com/AKG/P420-Project-Studio-Condenser-Microphone.gc?source=4WWRWXGG&gclid=CjwKCAjwqpP2BRBTEiwAfpiD-4BLWnRt9F7ZHvloVBHPzSIe_b-Ty6MLiT-a7HhKA2LQGYogAASENBoCXUgQAvD_BwE)
- [Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface](https://www.guitarcenter.com/Focusrite/Scarlett-2i2-USB-Audio-Interface-Gen-3.gc?source=4WWRWXGG&gclid=CjwKCAjwqpP2BRBTEiwAfpiD-xmTwCwkM9Q6ZiF14bl9VFMU302xlIn1ITkgr1S3cGRW-FseIo8sDBoCkZkQAvD_BwE) 

## Build the pipe mount
1. Measure your desk and see what size will work best for you. My desk was 30 by 60 so 24 inch pipes worked perfect!
1. Assemble pipes and make sure they are level.
2. Wash and sand the pipes before painting. I used dish soap and a sponge in the driveway.
![sanded and ready to paint](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/458tlt4dotw5s8hcf53b.jpg)
3. Get spray paint that works for metal
![painted black](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/nid3fvx7858rx5s5uces.jpg)
![painted pink](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/0m6rgxo6stl42tr5zkpk.jpg)
![Vesa Mount](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/pr5cjtg1fnss6i2d3asa.jpg)
4. Let dry over night. Then measure to center on your desk. Dont mount directly on the back. This is a heavy mount!
5. Bolt to desk. I used 2" bolts but depending on the thickness of your desk you may need different ones.
![mounted to desk](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/hz6lrw9rm2c31vhtc63z.jpg)

Have fun building and feel free to post questions below. I will try to update with more detail later but I wanted to get a parts list out there for people that are asking! 😊