Straight Desks — Expert Answer

My straight desk vibrates or shakes when I type — how do I fix this?

Desk vibration during typing is usually caused by one of three things: an uneven floor causing the desk to rock (fix with adjustable leveling glides or felt pads under the short leg), an under-desk drawer pedestal that's not properly secured (tighten connections between pedestal and desk), or insufficient desk mass for the workload (lightweight desks amplify movement more than heavy commercial units). A keyboard tray that mounts under the desk can help by lowering the keyboard below the main work surface level where the motion transmits differently. Adding keyboard wrist rests reduces the force transmitted per keystroke. For desks with obvious wobble, check all leg connections and tighten any loose hardware. FindOfficeFurniture.com's commercial desks are designed for stability — call 888-719-4960.
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