I have always wanted a Multi-Monitor Stand, but everything with more than 3 monitors gets really expensive, and i can't really afford them as a student. So, i decided to build my own Monitor Stand for 6 Monitors! My Initial Idea was a Metal Rod, somehow attached to my desk, with two horizontal, height-adjustable bars attached to it. So i went to a local hardware store and wandered around a bit. I then went home with the following stuff:
If everything works out, i will attach a second bar with the same mechanism above this one. now i'll have to do some testing if this is stable enough. I have also ordered these VESA mounts from ebay:
Thanks for the link, his version looks very nice, i had thought of using metal pipe, but it was very expensive at my local store, also i wanted height adjustement as i have very different monitors.
Thats what im trying to figure out right now :D The weak point is probably the small base plate of the table leg, but thats why i bought that metal plate - i might use it as a support. the aluminium bar should be strong enough, but i noticed that it twists a bit if you pull down on one side of the bar - i might have to find a better solution for mounting the bar to the table leg. EDIT: i could swear he asked if it will be able to support the weight. :D
I think one table leg might be able to support my 3 monitors, but because i plan on making a stand for 6 monitors, i decided to get a second table leg. i plan to make the VESA mounts removable from the stand, for easy monitor attachment, so tomorrow i will redo my first mount and attach a second table leg.
So today i finished the first "Phase" of my Monitor Stand - I have now attached it to my desk with some clamps and attached my two VESA-Compatible monitors. my third monitor does not have a VESA mount, but i have a plan for that one :) "Phase 2" will then be the second row of monitors. But enough of the talking, here are the pictures:
