I read all the helpful reviews below before buying this keyboard tray at the Prime price. The suggestion to inset the installation by 4” from the edge allows for a chair with arms to tuck in enough to look like it’s not sitting out awkwardly (and the tray can be pulled out entirely from under the desk). Otherwise, I would’ve taken the arms off my chair. I attached the tray to a standard IKEA desktop. Installation was straightforward because I could flip the desk over. If you can’t do that, I recommend using a drill to put in pilot holes and the wood screws provided, and a helper to hold the heavy frame in place.
The package was delivered quickly. The box contents were well padded with foam.
Materials were sturdy and heavier than I imagined. Time will tell if the IKEA desktop will hold the screws. It held the previous lighter plastic tray without problems. There are six wood screws, so the odds of all of them failing at the same time are unlikely (I hope). The plastic lever to adjust and hold the tray in your preferred spot is an odd note compared to the heavier steel plates and MDF (?) tray, but works when you meet resistance as you tighten. I wouldn’t overdo it. A right-angle screwdriver will help with the back two screws for the tray where the frame gets in the way. Or switch to a screwdriver to avoid stripping the screws.
I was a bit worried at how hard it was to initially move the retracting piece to prepare for installation. Those worries disappeared once everything was in place. I pull the tray in and out by the two corners with a light touch without needing to WD40 anything. If I pull from the centre, the tray’s angle sometimes alters slightly. I left the wrist rest off as it made me put weight on the tray and got in my way of typing — I prefer having a clean, flat surface. If you like your keyboard at an angle, you’ll probably need it.
If you have to go under your desk for cable management, remember to account for the lower clearance for your head. I, alas, forgot.
I’ve used the generic plastic keyboard trays before. Those had no room for a mouse like this one does. I prefer having no lip around the tray. Neither my mouse nor keyboard move much as I move the tray.
I’m pleased with this purchase.
| Manufacturer | HUANUO |
|---|---|
| Place of Business | ningboshi, zhejiang 315171,CN |
| Brand | HUANUO |
| Model number | HN-J |
| Colour | Black |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Material Type | Wood, felt, Metal |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 25"W x 9.84"D |
| Manufacturer Part Number | US-HNKB03 |
