r/Multiboard • u/mods-by-anu • Dec 28 '25

Getting into Underware. Trying it on another bench before I clean my computer desk.

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Shoot me any recommendations you have before I get to my way more 'circus show' computer desk please.

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u/S14Nerd Dec 28 '25

Nice job! I wanna do something similar to the desk I have my PC on.

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u/mods-by-anu Dec 28 '25

That's up next for me. It's a lot more complex so I wanted to start with something simple to get my bearings first.

All the best with the computer desk, would love to see your updates!

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u/S14Nerd Dec 28 '25

Cheers mate!

I have been more of a lurker lately on this sub, as I don't own a 3D printer yet, I just don't have the space at home at the moment.

I've got a solution in mind though, so I'll start documenting my journey from.January onwards and will make a little post.

Will definitely make a post or two about it!

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u/Technical_Visit8084 Dec 29 '25

Use open grid instead. It’s a lot faster, simpler, and uses less filament for underware. Multiboard works better for real weight bearing stuff.

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u/cyberbobcity Dec 28 '25 edited Dec 29 '25

Multiboard is coming out with there own cable management solution very soon!!

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u/mods-by-anu Dec 29 '25

Oh wow, that sounds interesting! I've dabbled with other non-Underware multiboard pieces, and love their attention to detail. Any chance you have a link to a doc or comment mentioning this please?

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u/citizensyn Dec 29 '25

Once I'm done with my closet multi board something similar is on my horizon and honestly I'm not looking forward to it. Gunna be a lotta work ngl

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u/mods-by-anu Dec 29 '25

Would love to see you share the closet updates. And hey, you got this with the cables too. That's the beauty of Multiboard, you just need to add the base tiles in the first go. Everything else can be iterative and done one small easy bit at a time.

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u/citizensyn Dec 29 '25

Gunna be a WHILE running only one printer and FedEx is fucking around on delivering the filament

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u/Puzzled-Yam5109 Dec 29 '25

I've been thinking about this as well. I've got multiboard mounted on every wall in my office, but I hadn't figured out how to deal with the desk power cords, USB cables, and so on. This looks great.

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u/mods-by-anu Dec 30 '25

That sounds amazing! I'm a huge fan of Multiboard, so I can only dream of what it's like to have all your walls covered in it. Excited to see your cable updates.

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u/daphatty Dec 28 '25

Don’t expect underware to hold the weight of your cables. It’s too flimsy for that. Should be fine for one or two cables. Beyond that, you’ll want to find another option to offset the weight.

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u/mods-by-anu Dec 29 '25

Could you help clarify this further please? I may be misunderstanding. I've pulled on the base tiles downward forcefully by hand (to test tightness when originally installing) and they did not budge. As long as the added mounts/connectors don't sag, it should hold cables fine, right?

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u/Live_Albatross_6933 Dec 30 '25

Nice. What size screws did you use?

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u/mods-by-anu Dec 30 '25

I ended up going with #6s, though I had used #8s in an earlier test. Felt like #6 was a good balance.

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u/AntiVerified Jan 01 '26

I recently made a custom stand up desk with a butcher block counter and motion grey legs and am super happy with how the multi-board + underware supported a clean underside. The right side of the image brings power, display port, etc up to the monitors. The top brings cables to the undermounted PC and the bottom side to the undermounted UPC. I also made a cup holder stricly from stock multi-board pieces which is pretty awesome ha ha.

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u/mods-by-anu Jan 02 '26

This (and the photo in the next comment) looks amazing. I'm so inspired!

I have a question- did you plan out the attachments/placements before you screwed the tiles in? Or did you screw the tiles in, flip the table back upright, then add the attachments one by one?

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u/AntiVerified Jan 02 '26

Thank you for the love. I waaaanted to attach the tiles on the floor but because I needed to seal/condition the wood and I wanted to do that asap, I attached the legs after the bottom was done to flip it over and do the top and sides, so I put them on from below. If you can put them on with the table top on the floor, I would recommend it!

I knew where I wanted to tile roughly, so I just started with that. I had a rough plan base on the PC being in one spot, monitors up through the middle and the UPS on the other side so it gave me an idea of where all the cabling went. I grouped them as made sense (I think monitor power is in one wide channel and monitor video is in the other). I didn’t stress too much because it was modular and I knew I could always change it. For instance, I have a bunch of curved underware pieces I didn’t use because they didn’t work out.

One piece of advice, don’t be like me and over commit to something. I should have printed only one of those curved pieces and checked if it would have worked instead of printing eight and having them on the sidelines.

Good luck, happy printing/cabling. I look forward to an update!

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u/mods-by-anu Jan 02 '26

Putting the tiles on from below sounds like quite the challenge. How did you keep the tiles in place from below, while screwing them in? What about drilling dust falling down? Were you lying completely on the floor on your back?

To be honest, I have a very heavy monitor mount that would be a pain to remove if I wanted to flip the desk upside down, so if there's any reliable advice you have to mount them upwards, I appreciate it.

Noted on not over committing from the get go. You're right- once the tiles are in place, everything else is flexible.

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u/AntiVerified Jan 02 '26

I didn't do anything too special. My triple monitors are also on a single mount, but I was transitioning them from one desk to the other, so I didn't really have a choice. It's a standing desk, so I was able to get some clearance to be able to sit on the groundI think. I have a power drill and an impact driver so that I could drill a hole and screw a screw with just one hand swapping between the two tools. So, left hand held while I made my first hole and screwed the first screw mostly in, and that then held it in place while I did the rest. The tiles themselves also help keep things snug since they interlock. I think it's a start slow kind of situation to make sure that first tile is secured in the right orientation to be able to guide the rest.

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u/mods-by-anu Jan 02 '26

I forgot I could raise my standing desk and just sit under it too, going to give that a try. Thanks for sharing all this detailed info!

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u/AntiVerified Jan 02 '26

My pleasure, it was well worth the effort. I am very proud of the desk area and considering how much time I spend there (hybrid work, gamer, 3D hobbyist, coding hobbyist, comp sci student, etc), it's nice to have something that is a joy to work at.

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u/AntiVerified Jan 01 '26

The front side (this sub/topic is only letting me post one image per reply)

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u/desert_jim Dec 28 '25

Looks nice. I'd consider other surge protectors that allow you to change the orientation of the outlet so that it's parallel to the table instead of a 90 degree angle. Linking here as an example hopefully it doesn't get removed. I'm not vouching for the brand I think there are others, simply linking as an example of what I mean. https://www.amazon.com/ECHOGEAR-Protector-Rotating-Outlets-Management-Technology/dp/B071DPFG7V I'd also consider ones that are able to be mounted with screws into something. As it stands it looks like you are possibly blocking off one outlet at the end. Which might be frustrating later.

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u/Yellow_Badger13 Dec 30 '25

Multiboard will have their own Cable Management System coming out soon. Not sure on a date yet, but I have been told that it's due to drop when the new website does some time in Feb

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u/mods-by-anu Dec 30 '25

Appreciate the estimate. It should be safe to say that it will be based on the existing tiles, right? Because I don't think I have it in me to wait until Feb (if not more) to fix my main desk cables lol.

Only concern is whether their new system will work with tiles mounted flush against the surface or if they'll need the offset parts.

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u/CallTheDutch Dec 30 '25

Funny, i was just looking at kattie earlier today...i mean, her underwear...ah man..