Ultimate Desk Riser – Dual Monitor + Angled Laptop Stand

The Ultimate Desk Riser is a sturdy, ergonomically-designed desktop platform built to elevate two 24–28 in monitors and hold a 15 in laptop at a comfortable 35° angle. At 6 in tall, it lifts your screens to a healthier viewing height and adds 4 long storage pockets beneath, sized to fit 8.5″ × 11″ letter paper.

🔩 Materials & Hardware 

Fasteners & Accessories

• GRK® #8 × 1″ Star Drive Wafer Head Cabinet Screws – 100 Count — Counterbores in risers are designed for this screw
• Grip Fast® #10 × 4″ Star Drive Gold Flat Head Triple Coated Exterior Deck Screws – 1 lb Box — long screws for joining thicker sections
• OOK® 1/2″ Clear Self-Adhesive Rubber Bumpers – 8 Pack — protect your desk and add grip

Lumber

• 1 × 10 Select Pine Board — main platform and structural boards Actual dim 9.25x.75 in 

• 1 × 8 Select Pine Board — laptop shelf and pocket dividers, actual dim 7.25x .75 in

  Any board of these nominal dimensions will suffice, Stain used in my build was Minwax ipswitch pine with teak oil finish

  See the PDF on board Dimensions. 

Tools & Bits

• Masterforce® Impact 6″ Star T15 Power Drive Bit – 2 Pack — used to drive the star-drive screws through long risers 

  Note: Bottom shelf screw holes are used as acces holes for the tool above minimizing number of holes in the assembly. Please  note assembly order in gif

📏 Features & Design

• Supports 2× 24–28″ monitors with stable platform design
• Angled 15″ laptop platform at 35° for ergonomic secondary screen use
• 6″ height improves posture and reduces neck strain
• 4 deep storage pockets accommodate letter-size paper and accessories

🛠 Assembly Notes

• Star-drive screws (both GRK and deck screws) give secure fastening and help prevent stripping
• Rubber bumper feet protect your desk from scratches and add anti-slip stabilization, pockets ensure the bumpers stay in place
• Build is designed to be straightforward using common wood and basic tools
• Attached is a Stp file of the full assembly for viewing.