Can you put a monitor arm on any desk?

The Freedom Arm® is a stylish monitor arm that can easily attach to any standard desk (or be used as a wall mount) allowing you to free up valuable desk space.

Will a monitor arm damage my desk?

If you’re using a monitor arm to your wooden desk and the monitor arm has a C-clamp mounting, it may damage your wooden computer desk. The clamp of the monitor arm could stress the surface of the tabletop and damage by leaving scratches and dents.

How do I stop my monitor from shaking at my desk?

If a dampening shim under the monitor like the towel or foam rubber already mentioned above doesn’t work, and you don’t want to or can’t wall mount the monitor, you need to add mass to the desk to reduce the magnitude of the wobbling to the point the towel or foam rubber pad can take care of what’s left.

Is it worth getting a monitor arm?

Monitor arms are also great tools for people who are very particular a clean look on their desk. Using arms gives you a much more compact and clean look versus a dual or single monitor base sitting on your desk.

Is a monitor mount worth it?

The high-level insight is that a high-quality monitor arm is a tool for greater office ergonomics. Its use contributes to better posture through the neck and lower body even without an ergonomic intervention — though adjusting the product to the ideal height, distance, and angle certainly helps.

Can you mount a monitor arm to a glass desk?

The monitor arm will tend to reflect this through a monitor that vibrates as you type. It can be rather disconcerting. Problem is the table has a glass top. Clamping the monitor arm mount to it will definitely break with the weight of a 20″ LCD attached.

How do I stop my desk from shaking when typing?

The major reasons why standing desks wobble are uneven floor, loose bolts, and using the desk at max height with more loads. So, similar to a sitting desk, repositioning the desk on an even floor, re-tightening the bolts, and using the desk at optimal height with fewer loads can solve this wobbling issue.

How do you use the 3M mechanically adjustable monitor arm?

Unclutter your desk and move your LCD monitor into the best ergonomic position with the 3M Mechanically Adjustable Monitor Arm. Fixed to your desk with a secure grommet or clamp mount, this arm will allow you to move your screen up, down, forward, back, and more.

How do I mount the monitor arm to my desk?

The 3M Monitor Arm can be mounted securely to your desk in two ways: by clamp or by grommet. Clamp mounting positions the clamp at the back edge of your desk, while grommet mounting is ideal for a desk that already has a cable hole. And except for a Phillips screwdriver, all parts and hardware are included.

How do mechanical monitor arms work?

Economical and dependable, mechanical monitor arms allow several height options for placing your monitor in the best ergonomic position, while offering more desktop space. Highly adjustable arm moves up, down, forward and back. Height adjusts up and down through an 8″ range at 6 fixed positions.

How can I Make my LCD monitor more ergonomic?

Free up space on your desk and easily move your LCD monitor into the best ergonomic position for viewing or out of the way when not in use. Highly adjustable arm moves up, down, forward and back with just a touch.