Any ideas where I can buy (or how to build) a floor stand monitor pole + arm like this one?

Jul 16th, 2021 6:00 am

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CaptainD [OP]: Member; Jan 17, 2018; 368 posts; 218 upvotes

Jul 16th, 2021 6:00 am

Any ideas where I can buy (or how to build) a floor stand monitor pole + arm like this one?

Jul 16th, 2021 7:12 am

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jwslam: Sr. Member; Feb 26, 2011; 952 posts; 1037 upvotes; Calgary

Jul 16th, 2021 7:12 am

something like this? or you need the tv flipping part?
https://www.primecables.ca/p-356157-cab ... rimecables

Jul 16th, 2021 7:32 am

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CaptainD [OP]: Member; Jan 17, 2018; 368 posts; 218 upvotes

Jul 16th, 2021 7:32 am

jwslam wrote: ↑something like this? or you need the tv flipping part?
https://www.primecables.ca/p-356157-cab ... rimecables

Yeah, I'm looking for one that can angle the monitor downwards.

I'm having some problems with my neck. When I sit upright it starts hurting after 30min.

Jul 16th, 2021 10:59 am

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ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 23792 posts; 6395 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 16th, 2021 10:59 am

the only thing I would be afraid of is the standing coming down & smashing my face while I'm lying down...............

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Jul 16th, 2021 11:05 am

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ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 23792 posts; 6395 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 16th, 2021 11:05 am

Do you need a moveable free stand? or can hook it up to the bed suffice?

The Aduro gooseneck tablet mount/stand might work if you are ok to clip it to your bed's headboard:

https://www.aduroproducts.com/products/ ... ith-holder

Above pic was found here: dollarama-aduro-gooseneck-tablet-mount- ... #p29670419

The black holder looks to be a different version but gives you the idea how this works....

Previous RFD thread that found this product being sold for $4 at Dollarama

dollarama-aduro-gooseneck-tablet-mount-stand-4-2214042/

FS: Nothing at the moment
Heatware: 63-0-0

Jul 16th, 2021 4:33 pm

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CaptainD [OP]: Member; Jan 17, 2018; 368 posts; 218 upvotes

Jul 16th, 2021 4:33 pm

ji2o0k wrote: ↑Do you need a moveable free stand? or can hook it up to the bed suffice?

The Aduro gooseneck tablet mount/stand might work if you are ok to clip it to your bed's headboard:

https://www.aduroproducts.com/products/ ... ith-holder

Above pic was found here: dollarama-aduro-gooseneck-tablet-mount- ... #p29670419

The black holder looks to be a different version but gives you the idea how this works....

Previous RFD thread that found this product being sold for $4 at Dollarama

dollarama-aduro-gooseneck-tablet-mount-stand-4-2214042/

Thanks for the reply. I need a monitor stand because also trying to get some work done with this setup.

In the meantime I'm going to look for one of those tablet holder arms. It could be a good temporary solution.

That thread was last updated in 2018, have you seen any at Dollarama recently?

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Jul 16th, 2021 4:48 pm

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ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 23792 posts; 6395 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 16th, 2021 4:48 pm

CaptainD wrote: ↑ Thanks for the reply. I need a monitor stand because also trying to get some work done with this setup.

In the meantime I'm going to look for one of those tablet holder arms. It could be a good temporary solution.

That thread was last updated in 2018, have you seen any at Dollarama recently?

I haven't really been in a Dollarama recently but will probably go this weekend to find Ketchup Cheetos - will keep my eye out for this product. Stay tuned!

FS: Nothing at the moment
Heatware: 63-0-0

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Jul 17th, 2021 1:54 pm

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CaptainD [OP]: Member; Jan 17, 2018; 368 posts; 218 upvotes

Jul 17th, 2021 1:54 pm

I found a desk that would work perfect for this setup but shipping is too expensive because it ships from Florida.
Has anyone seen a solid desk/printer cart like this from a Canadian store?

Jul 17th, 2021 4:02 pm

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zerod: Member; Feb 9, 2008; 408 posts; 331 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Jul 17th, 2021 4:02 pm

Does your bed have a thin/level headboard, like the ones pictured?
A desk monitor mount could clamp onto one, if you do.
Your monitor just needs to have the VESA mounting holes (same goes for your other options).

Staples has a few of those carts:
https://www.staples.ca/collections/carts-stands-75

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Jul 17th, 2021 8:53 pm

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CaptainD [OP]: Member; Jan 17, 2018; 368 posts; 218 upvotes

Jul 17th, 2021 8:53 pm

zerod wrote: ↑Does your bed have a thin/level headboard, like the ones pictured?
A desk monitor mount could clamp onto one, if you do.
Your monitor just needs to have the VESA mounting holes (same goes for your other options).

Staples has a few of those carts:
https://www.staples.ca/collections/carts-stands-75

My bed has a headboard but I wouldn't trust it with anything heavier than a small tablet.

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Jul 18th, 2021 9:47 am

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notunknown: Member; Aug 18, 2013; 382 posts; 720 upvotes; Next door

Jul 18th, 2021 9:47 am

You could probably use a photography C stand and suitable arms/brackets.

Check B&H Photo for Manfrotto / Avenger or Matthews brand monitor stands and arms. A quick search showed an FSI Solutions VESA to C-stand adapter.

It won’t be cheap but this is pro level stuff compared to what you will see at Aliexpress.

B&H shipping to Canada is fast, accurate and hassle-free. You can also compare at Henry’s or Vistek.

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Jul 18th, 2021 10:52 am

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CameraBill: Deal Addict; Sep 3, 2005; 1676 posts; 290 upvotes

Jul 18th, 2021 10:52 am

Laptop stand?
https://www.long-mcquade.com/91231/Pro- ... -Stand.htm

You can try audio recording sites or photo editing sites. Both industries use stands and booms.

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Jul 18th, 2021 11:58 am

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CaptainD [OP]: Member; Jan 17, 2018; 368 posts; 218 upvotes

Jul 18th, 2021 11:58 am

notunknown wrote: ↑You could probably use a photography C stand and suitable arms/brackets.

Check B&H Photo for Manfrotto / Avenger or Matthews brand monitor stands and arms. A quick search showed an FSI Solutions VESA to C-stand adapter.

It won’t be cheap but this is pro level stuff compared to what you will see at Aliexpress.

B&H shipping to Canada is fast, accurate and hassle-free. You can also compare at Henry’s or Vistek.

Would a 15-20" long monitor arm + 20lb monitor be stable on one of those stands? On all the photographer stands that I can find the camera/monitor is mounted very close to the pole.

An idea I had is maybe getting a tv stand and mounting the arm to one of poles (without installing the tv).

This is the monitor mount I have right now.
VIVO Single Monitor Desk Mount, Extra Tall Fully Adjustable Stand
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0155LJATK/
I originally planned to move my desk beside the bed but the desk is too weak and shaky to clamp on the monitor mount.

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Jul 18th, 2021 2:11 pm

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notunknown: Member; Aug 18, 2013; 382 posts; 720 upvotes; Next door

Jul 18th, 2021 2:11 pm

CaptainD wrote: ↑ Would a 15-20" long monitor arm + 20lb monitor be stable on one of those stands? On all the photographer stands that I can find the camera/monitor is mounted very close to the pole.

An idea I had is maybe getting a tv stand and mounting the arm to one of poles (without installing the tv).

This is the monitor mount I have right now.
VIVO Single Monitor Desk Mount, Extra Tall Fully Adjustable Stand
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0155LJATK/
I originally planned to move my desk beside the bed but the desk is too weak and shaky to clamp on the monitor mount.

The 20 lb weight being too far from the pole is certainly the major issue. Not sure what to tell you unless the manufacturers have a suggestion. Sandbags are commonly used by photographers to hold a stand down.

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Jul 18th, 2021 3:07 pm

#15

jayoldschool: Deal Addict; Sep 4, 2006; 1378 posts; 1158 upvotes; Ottawa

Jul 18th, 2021 3:07 pm

I'd dual monitor it and mount one securely to the ceiling like they do at the dentist office.

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Jul 20th, 2021 5:06 pm

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ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 23792 posts; 6395 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 20th, 2021 5:06 pm

ji2o0k wrote: ↑ I haven't really been in a Dollarama recently but will probably go this weekend to find Ketchup Cheetos - will keep my eye out for this product. Stay tuned!

stopped by my local Dollarama on Saturday & unfortunately didn't find the Aduro gooseneck tablet mount/stand.

Apologies.....but I did find plenty of Ketchup Cheetos & Ketchup Doritos!!!

FS: Nothing at the moment
Heatware: 63-0-0

Jul 20th, 2021 9:40 pm

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CaptainD [OP]: Member; Jan 17, 2018; 368 posts; 218 upvotes

Jul 20th, 2021 9:40 pm

ji2o0k wrote: ↑ stopped by my local Dollarama on Saturday & unfortunately didn't find the Aduro gooseneck tablet mount/stand.

Apologies.....but I did find plenty of Ketchup Cheetos & Ketchup Doritos!!!

Thanks for checking. Doesn't look like it's available at any dollarama stores here either.

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Jul 26th, 2021 11:27 am

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JAC: Deal Expert; Apr 16, 2001; 16321 posts; 3049 upvotes

Jul 26th, 2021 11:27 am

You could also do this

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Jul 26th, 2021 10:30 pm

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Fraser River Rat: Deal Addict; Mar 4, 2007; 2213 posts; 403 upvotes; Vancouver

Jul 26th, 2021 10:30 pm

Hi,

Isn't that just a nightstand with a keyboard & monitor arm on casters? If you're handy, you could buy a cheap nightstand from Wayfair or Ikea & build your own mobile computer cabinet.

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Jul 27th, 2021 7:13 am

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CaptainD [OP]: Member; Jan 17, 2018; 368 posts; 218 upvotes

Jul 27th, 2021 7:13 am

Fraser River Rat wrote: ↑Hi,

Isn't that just a nightstand with a keyboard & monitor arm on casters? If you're handy, you could buy a cheap nightstand from Wayfair or Ikea & build your own mobile computer cabinet.

I've been looking into nightstands but I haven't found any that seem solid enough to handle the weight of a monitor arm + monitor hanging off the side. If you see any please let me know.

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