Having a smaller sliding shelf for your laptop ensures a better, convenient work space. Not only does it save valuable space in a smaller work space, but also provides an ideal positioning for work. Although, most desks come with handy sliding shelves, in some cases you might need to build a custom shelf for your convenience.

1. DIY: Steps on Building Sliding Shelf for Your Laptop
Does your laptop own excessive space at your work station? It’s time you localize your
laptop to a specifically designed sliding shelf.
Buying a new laptop will add more furniture to the space and will even cost you a handsome
amount. For that reason, you need something more convenient and economical.
Building a customized sliding shelf for your laptop is certainly the perfect answer to this
problem.
Consequently, we have listed here a step by step guide to help you build a sliding shelf for
your laptop.
Essential requirements
 Plywood section about ½ inch in thickness
 Handy measuring tape
 Jigsaw
 Sliding tracks
 Sandpaper

2.  Paint
 ¼ inch screw and screwdriver
Step 1
Using a measuring tape determine the laptop dimensions and space available under the
desk. Although, most laptops are relatively similar in dimensions, the sliding shelf should be
around an inch bigger than the measurements.
Step 2
Place the plywood section on a flat surface and use a pencil to mark the outline of sliding
shelf. For clear-cut outlining, use a measuring ruler and chop the shelf design using a
jigsaw.
Step 3
Once the shelf is ready, get rid of the annoying splinter with sandpaper. For uneven
surfaces and cracks, paint the plywood and let it dry for sufficient hours.
Step 4
Now separate the two sliding tracks as base piece and sliding part. The base track is the
section that gets installed to the desk, whereas the sliding part will be attached to the shelf.
Step 5
Now on each side of the sliding shelf, line up the base track and attach it using ¼ screws
and a compact screwdriver. Once the base track is fixed, hold it with the selected area
underneath the desk and outline the area with a pencil.
Step 6
Sketch the track direction with marks and install them with similar ¼ inch screw. After
installation, ensure that the track is firmly mounted and is safe enough to sustain the
weight of your laptop.

3. Step 7
Lastly, bring the sliding track next to base track and insert it towards the base track at an
angle. As soon as the one section gets attached to the base track, turn the sliding shelf
straight and push the other end jointly.
Once the sliding shelf is at its desired place, simply push and pull the shelf to verify its
functioning.
Resource: Hays-NYC