When it comes to monitor stands, the price range can be quite vast. You can find them for just a few cents at a thrift store or spend hundreds of dollars on a high-end model. One popular style, known as the “General Grievous,” features adjustable arms that are spread out around a central pole. While this design is effective, it may not be the most visually appealing. That’s why [Steven Bennett] decided to take a different approach and create his own monitor stand out of extruded aluminum, making it both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
To start, [Steven] designed a cantilever-style stand with a VESA adapter and a c-clamp. By 3D-printing adapter brackets, he was able to attach them directly to the tracks in the aluminum. However, he soon realized that the 3D-printed parts may not have the necessary strength for the loads they would be supporting. To address this, he sent the design to a fabrication service to have powder-coated steel parts made. After using the stand for a few months, [Steven] decided to make some improvements. He moved away from the cantilever design and opted for a single 1×4 piece of aluminum with an offset center post. This allowed him to create 3D-printed attachments for holding headphones, flash drives, and cables. You can find a detailed build guide online, as well as printable add-ons for the stand.
While it may not have a built-in computer like some other stands, such as this impressive wooden one, there’s no denying the utility and aesthetic appeal of the aluminum version.
Check out the video below to see [Steven’s] aluminum monitor stand in action:
