Would I be able to replace the keyboard tray with my own that screws into the top surface of the desk? Can the top surface take screws? This is what I want to install: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B0F1BQ/r...
1968367
The keyboard tray, that comes with the desk is mounted with screws. But, it doesn't weigh much, and the desktop is only about 3/4" thick. The weight shown, for the tray you want to install is 18.5 lbs. That would be a big concern for me. I don't think screws would hold that much weight. I don't know exactly how it would mount. But, I sure wouldn't trust screws to hold that much weight....
1468716
The metal assembly for attaching the tray to a desktop is heavy, and should be attached to solid wood 1.5" In. thick or moreThe unit is not very stable (without adding side stabilizers) to the keyboard when used at full width however.
2248429
I keep the keyboard on the desk top so I can't speak for ease of use. However, if it helps, the keyboard tray is designed as a drawer. It has a front that flips up and snaps into place (I use it as a drawer). If you put the keyboard in it, it slides out easy enough and the front snaps down very easily. The hinges are plastic so I don't know how they'd stand up to repeated opening and snapping closed over time. I've used a desk with a slide out keyboard tray, and this seems like it would work just as easily as long as you kept the front flap unhinged so it laid flat.
2085798
Yes, though if you do, the keyboard tray is a bit low so it is likely you will bump your knees on it. I assembled it without the keyboard tray.
514778
This keyboard could have the width cut down. The original keyboard has indentation holes for the railing screws pre-marked, which would be cut off of one end when you cut the keyboard width down. Someone skilled in woodworking could cut the keyboard down to the size you want, but you'd have to be careful to put the screws for the railings in absolutely straight after the size was cut down. I'm not saying it can't be done, I'm just saying it would take some careful time and patience to be absolutely sure it was cut straight when the width was cut back, and to mark the new screw locations exactly straight, but in capable hands it seems doable. Got a woodworking buddy?
1557579
I also won't purchase now knowing that it can't be mounted. The default stand will get in the way of my keyboard / desktop-working-space. When a new version is made that can be mounted, please let us know.
1835042
Call the company and they will ship you a replacement part for free. I had to do that when the desk top part was cracked during shipment. Shipping time took about a week but they were friendly and offered no hassle. You can request a new part too via their website. Look in the instruction manual.
763679
Yes. You can't install the tray on the larger side because there are no slot for keyboard tray.
854956
Depends how flimsy your desk is. My desk isn't real wood and this keyboard tray attached fine. I've been using it for at least a few years now with no harm to the desk.
108874
Yes you can !!.....Keyboard shelf is a pain in the A_s to put in anyway. desk is very neat & clean... U will have to clean it every day,,,dust !!!! Keep in mind if you move the file storage to the other side, the door will be a bit inconvenient swing to the left !!!!
1888479
I had to switch the screws with the rounded heads that are listed for the set of flat head screws that are needed in the last step. Then used those on the bottom of the keyboard tray at the end.
127420
Yep. All the pieces have the correct holes to be able to assemble it however you'd like to. You could put the keyboard tray on the side with the upper shelf, and you can put the shelf on the right side. I've had this desk for nearly a year, and I love it!
108875
Yes you can !!.....Keyboard shelf is a pain in the A_s to put in anyway.desk is very neat & clean... U will have to clean it every day,,,dust !!!!Keep in mind if you move the file storage to the other side, the door will be a bit inconvenient swing to the left !!!!
547325
In short yes, basically you could construct the desk in about every configuration you would want. Technically only one side has the holes to mount the keyboard tray. However, that being said, you can construct the desk in a number of different fashions, for example, I have my keyboard on the right-most wing. The two sides are pretty much identical and you could mount the quarter circle centerpiece to make it so that the desk is facing a number of ways.
2145952
I bought the desk and it is pretty sturdy. as for installing your own keyboard tray you would need to drill your own holes
2005684
Yes. Once the desk is assembled, the keyboard tray will stop and will not come out.
548258
The desk does not come with the keyboard drawer! I was blown by this when setting it up. I wished the seller placed that in the description before I made my purchase, but you do have to purchase it separately though.