Table-in-a-Drawer (IKEA ALEX Drawer Unit)

Table-In-A-Drawer Solution with IKEA ALEX Drawer Unit (IKEA article number 604.735.48).

The table in a drawer solution gives you a mini-table while sitting next to your computer. Practical solution for daily use at your desk. It works great for breakfast/lunch, a cup of coffee or tea, snacks, tools or a notebook. Reducing the clutter around your keyboard and mouse.

Bill-of-Material:

• 4 x M4 25mm screws
• 4 x M4 Threaded Wood Inserts Nuts
• 4 x M4 Washers (1-5mm)
• 4 x Magnets (8mm dim x 2-3mm thick)
• 4 x 525ZZ Bearings (Dimension of bearing see picture at bottom)
• The (painted) wooden table (292mm width, 18-20mm height, ~270mm length) (Note: You have more room to change the length).
• Superglue
• Padding (cut to fit to soften the stops of the tracks, where the bearings touch).
• IKEA ALEX Drawer Unit (article number 604.735.48).

HOW-TO: (Simple instructions)

• Print the .3mf-file (all in one prepared) or each individual part (NB! Read the notes for each part).
• Glue the tracks and the magnet holders to the drawer's side walls.
• Drill holes in the wooden table and insert the threaded wood insert nuts.
• Screw the bearings with the screws, and add a washer between the bearing and the threaded insert nuts.
• Glue the 4 magnets to the sockets (2 x drawer magnet holder and 2 x table magnet clamps). Remember to test the polarity of the magnets.
• Align and glue the table magnet clamps to the wooden table.
• Add padding to the stops of the tracks, where the bearings touches at the ends.

Bearings Dimension:

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