Who Needs a Treadmill Desk?

I've been hearing all the research showing it is not good to sit at a desk all day long.  I also wanted to spend more time walking on my treadmill.

So, of course, I had to try to design and make a treadmill desk.  I thought this might just be a prototype, so I just used pine lumber from Home Depot.  If I ever decide to make it fancy, I could re-create it with hardwood, stain, and varnish.  Here is how it turned out:

There is plenty of room for my laptop and some newspapers (which I read on the treadmill, too).  And also a fan, since I am a woman of "a certain age."

If this seems like fun to you, please go to the next page to find the instructions.  It is not so hard. I think the only tools you need are: 

• a saw (unless you can get Home Depot to cut the lumber for you)
• a yardstick or tape measure
• a drill (this really helps -- admit it, you want one.)
• a screwdriver
• some screws and nails (see instructions)
• a hammer 
• Elmer's wood glue
• paint or stain if you want to get fancy

And remember, if you goof somewhere, no one has to know.

If you want to see other furniture items I have made, here's a link:

http://lauriehammons.blogspot.com/2016/05/furniture-i-have-made.html

I like to work out the designs for a project and then see whether I can actually make it.