I really wanted to be able to use my laptop on my treadmill. I searched online for treadmill desks but was not impressed. They were also expensive. So I told Roy that I’d love to have some sort of platform made so I could sit my laptop on it while I walked. Unbeknownst to me he took measurements and headed over to my dad’s workshop. I had no idea he would bring me back a desk. I was so excited! It’s lightweight and sits perfectly on the treadmill. Its large enough to hold my 17″ laptop with plenty of room for the mouse.

It was unfinished so I could make it look how I wanted. I did a quick light sand and spray paint job on it then covered the top with some contact paper I had. This made it nice and smooth for my optical mouse. Below are the basic instructions for how he measured and put it together. (As each treadmill will be different these are just general instructions with no exact measurements.) Also take a pee





Supplies

Thin Plywood

Saw

Tape Measure

Sandpaper

Paint

Hammer/Nails

Contact paper for top if desired.

Measurement Steps

You need to decide how your desk will sit on your treadmill. Most have a natural place to put them. Then you need to take 3 measurements, again making sure it fits on correctly.

1. The width of your desk.

2. The depth of your desk.

3. The height of your desk allowing for the legs to sit down on the bar.

(Assuming your treadmill is similar to mine.)

Cutting & Assembly

Cut plywood pieces as shown. Your measurements will be decided by your personal treadmill. Make sure the legs have a cut out circular area to set well on your cross bar. The two small pieces are for bracing. Nail the pieces together.

Finished Treadmill Desk

Once it’s assembled you need to sand, paint and cover top if desired with contact paper. I sanded mine lightly as I liked the texture. The desk sits on the top ledge and the legs fit over the bottom bar. No attaching anything anywhere. It comes off and on quick and easy. Bear in mind it can make it difficult to get to the settings and buttons. But if your just walking at a steady pace it should not be a huge issue.