This DIY Portable Magnetic Laptop Shelf (Laptop Work Station) was designed to be light and compact for easy transport for field use in the elevator industry (IUEC). Omnishelf isn’t just a beautiful and unique-looking briefcase; it’s a magnetic shelf for laptops, tools, and important documents. Effectively, it’s a mobile desk solution for technicians in all industries that gives technicians a workspace wherever they are. On subsequent models I used the same two cutting boards but instead of one 12” hinge I used two Everbilt 2-1/2” x 1-9/16” Hinges (any similar hinge will work). In place of paracord I used Loos Stainless Steel 302/304 Wire Rope Nylon Coated 1/16” OD which I liked much better and rather than hard drive magnets we used several different cup and bar pot magnets and found the CMS Rectangular Pot Magnets worked best in conjunction with 16lb Ceramic Cup Magnets at the bottom (see second video titled DIY Magnetic Laptop Shelf Variations and Improvements…. ) I have to complete some other projects before starting Magnetic Laptop Shelf Version 3 but I am optimistic I will complete V3 before the Cole-Bar ships! Help Support this Content The first commercially made magnetic laptop shelf / utility shelf that I ever saw was The Utilishelf, then MagBench and just recently I have seen The Omnishelf. I know several coworkers who own both the Utilishelf and Magbench and are happy with them. The Omnishelf has the unique feature of also being a case you can store your laptop, tools and material in.

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I use this Portable Laptop Shelf also as a Utility Shelf to hold prints, manuals. When troubleshooting an elevator I don’t need the extra aggravation of having to hold the laptop and prints. I wanted a Countersunk Flat Head fastener so the machine screws would be flush with top of the board. I chose M4 – 0.70 Flat Head Countersunk Machine Screws because it’s a readily available fastener size available in the different lengths I required.I like to use these cutting boards because they are light weight, inexpensive, durable, readily available and most of all suite the task perfectly. DIY Laptop Shelf Materials List: Paracord, Cutting Boards, Hard Drive Magnets, Piano Hinge, Silicon Glue, *Cup magnets would be a better alternative than hard drive magnets and easier to mount but I have an excess of hard drive magnets and this is just the first prototype. The final version will have cup magnets. This post is Version 2 build. Version 3 will be lighter and more compact, just one board that folds like origami. Cable Storage Bag added to shelf Oh snap, Fabian got the UPGRADE! We added a Velcro Cable Bag to Fabian’s Standard V2 Laptop Shelf Fabian Bravo gets shelf # 004 Glueing Velcro to Cable Bag And he got a companion shelf for a set.

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UtiliShelf® in the Field UtiliShelf® works for every industry that demands workers be sent out into the field. From electric metering to oil rigs – and beyond – here are some of the ways our customers are using UtiliShelf® : Portable Desk & Writing Station: Because when you’re in the field, you don’t have a desk. Portable Magnetic Tool & Testing Station: UtiliShelf® can hold up to 15 pounds of tools and testing equipment, while being light enough to grab and go. Portable Computer Workstation: No, there isn’t an app for that. Sometimes you just need a computer in the field. And UtiliShelf® provides a great, productive space for it. On the original magnetic laptop shelf I used two Mainstays 11” x 14.5” Poly Cutting Boards, a 12” piano hinge, Glow in the Dark Paracord and scavenged Hard Drive Magnets. This DIY Compact Portable Magnetic Laptop Shelf (Magnetic Utility Shelf Computer Workstation) was designed to be light and compact for easy transport and use in the elevator industry (IUEC). What about Version 3? Magnetic Laptop Version 3 will put Versions 1 and 2 to shame. It will be more than than just a Laptop Shelf or Utility Shelf yet Version 3 will be thinner, lighter and more compact.

The MagBench Standard is designed for laptop computers and for use with applications that require extra space for tools and test instruments. With the unique design of Gray Marine board and Stainless Steel hardware, it can handle those tough tasks in all-weather conditions. The Standard version is also incredibly strong and it can support up to 50 lbs. The MagBench Standard Workstation can be installed on any steel surface in seconds with just two simple steps; place the MagBench Workstation against the steel surface and fold down the front panel. It’s that easy! We’re Omnishelf, and we’re working to make life a little easier for the busy techs that keep our economy moving. Here’s how you as a technician will benefit from our magnetic computer shelf.