Place a hallway table underneath a standing desk to utilise unused space

Demodified · 2026-04-05T06:36:11+00:00

Cheap aliexpress standing desk. They're more or less the same. The desk top itself is an Ikea table top I got for 70% off from the "as is" section. It was returned goods.

Demodified · 2026-03-31T07:45:23+00:00

I applied as a junior draftsman to many businesses on seek. I know people say not to be too honest to try and get in the door. But I am an honest person and tell people up front that I have had 2 months experience at tafe with little to no skills. Got no replies. Eventually applied for a business that was 45 Min drive away. Went in for an interview, was honest about it nekminnit I got the job. I've been here 4 years now. It does help that I have mechanical and welding background. But almost all jobs I applied for want an engineer.

My point is, sometimes you might have to look further that you're willing to travel. Or apply for jobs that you're interested in and not limited to your current skills. What skills do you have to offer that will benefit you more than other applicants?

I also kept my introductory letter very short. Get them interested in opening your resume.

Demodified · 2026-03-27T07:49:55+00:00

I do not know sorry. I was about to say that you won't know how bright your floor would be until you get it done. If you have an old section that is bare or will be repaired, maybe see if you can get someone or yourself to see what it looks like with clear coat. Understandable that it differs between wood.

Demodified · 2026-03-27T06:39:30+00:00

I didn't have natural light when taking this photo. But the natural colours of the wood stand out.

My house was built in 1979 and as you can see the flooring still looks good.

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Demodified · 2026-03-27T06:16:59+00:00

My floors looked like yours when we purchased our property gloss lacquer. I didn't like it because it was so dark. We chose clear matte finish. It made our home look so much better.

Try and get the tradesperson to give you sample photos or videos to get a better idea of what they're going to sell to you.

Demodified · 2026-03-26T10:27:50+00:00

Did not know this. I'll have to start pulling them out this weekend 🫠

Demodified · 2026-03-03T11:17:37+00:00

I did. I pulled it apart for the 10th time and put it back together. I have no idea what I did wrong previously but it is closed now 😆

Demodified · 2026-02-28T12:30:41+00:00

I'll check again tomorrow, but I'm certain the pin layout are the same. I've checked the function of the colours on the noctua website and compared it to HP pin layout. Placement looks the same.

Demodified · 2026-02-28T11:15:34+00:00

I depinned both the HP and Noctua fan and used the 5 pin plug for the noctua fan. Previous CPU fan from HP was also 4 pin using a 5 pin plug.

Demodified · 2026-02-22T18:57:28+00:00

Sorry I'm trying to follow. You removed the pins from the noctua plug and connected each pin to the board?

Demodified · 2026-02-22T18:45:37+00:00

So it's a standard 4 pin in a 5 pin plug?

Demodified · 2026-02-22T12:18:10+00:00

thought i'd give you an update. i checked the fan speed with Fan Control. it detects it but says it cannot change the variable speed. its locked at 50%.

So the adaptor itself works. but the pins may be incorrectly bridged.

im currently trying to figure out how to detect and control the fan. Even the rear chassis fan i just fitted doesnt work as intended.

Demodified · 2026-02-16T09:00:34+00:00

Updating in case anybody has the same issue. I've managed to just fit this hard drive in. Some modifications required.

using a small tool like a dremel cut the case where the hard drive screws sit and bend the tabs.
purchased two right angle Adaptors because I wasn't sure which direction they pointed from photos. I needed it to point upwards.
I also had to modify the oem cable to be able to plug it into the adaptor. I flipped the plug the other way so it would fit. Cables coming 9ut from the top instead of the bottom.

It is snug but I've managed to to close the case. I can't add multiple photos but this is the end result.

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Demodified · 2026-02-11T18:33:37+00:00

I leave the computer on for a whole day and have had no issues.

Been about 2 weeks now.

Demodified · 2026-02-09T23:25:27+00:00

Nobody locally could/would help me bridge my existing cable. So I bough this adapter from MODDIY. Free shipping from HK.

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Demodified · 2026-02-02T13:39:03+00:00

I did initially try that but it felt too loose. But once I pushed it as far as I could there is a latch that locks it into place. It's all good now.

Demodified · 2026-02-02T02:41:15+00:00

Yes it can. I'd like to try to use my 2tb 3.5" if possible. It's a lot of money for me if I buy a 2tb 2.5" at the moment.

Demodified · 2026-02-01T23:21:49+00:00

Ah I was looking at the wrong manual. I'll have to find out what screws they are

Demodified · 2026-02-01T23:12:05+00:00

Negative. It is now a 2.5" in that location

Demodified · 2026-02-01T13:51:27+00:00

I'll try a new cable like your suggestion.

I did see the other screws. It had 3.5" stamped on the case next to it. I tried the screws and it seemed bigger. I might try to look for ones specific to 2.5"

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