3M Easy Adjust Keyboard Tray, Standard Platform, 23" Track, Black

I had this exact keyboard tray at my old office. It was my first experience with a keyboard tray, so I didn't think much of it at the time. However, I appreciated how easily it allowed me to maneuver my keyboard under the desk when not in use and then back into the right position for typing. Several offices and years later, when I needed a new one, I opted for a less expensive model with good reviews. Unfortunately, that one was a disappointment from the start. It bounced while I typed and was challenging to maneuver. I promptly returned the inferior model and, thanks to my Amazon order history, found the same model I'd bought five years ago. This 3M model is exceptionally sturdy and doesn't bounce when you type, unlike the other brand. It's also easy to maneuver, which is crucial for me. I did find the joints a bit stiff initially, so I applied some WD40 to them. A few squirts did the trick. While the installation process is straightforward, be warned that the tray is heavy, making it slightly cumbersome to install. Once set up, it works brilliantly. It comes with a comfortable gel wrist pad and mouse pad, plus adhesive strips to keep them securely in place. I didn't realize just how excellent this tray was until I tried a cheaper alternative.

Very good and no problems after more than 2 years of use

Muy sólido, no se mueve mientras escribes. El mecanismo es resistente y no se siente frágil. La altura es facil de establecer pero la inclinación no. No son independientes así que debes aflojarlo todo, modificar la inclinacion, apretar un poco y modificar la altura (cuando modificas la altura la inclinación se te mueve un poco), le tienes que tantear, no es facil se modificar uno u otro por separado de manera rápida. La bandeja es innecesariamente profunda a menos que tengas un teclado gamer muy ancho. Si haces lo que dice la guia sobresaldrá mucho una vez guardado, hay que medirle para que entre todo. Si APESTA a sustancia toxica. Lo instalé y era insoportable al nivel de doler la cabeza. Lo dejé ventilando una semana y no sirvió. La unica solución fue lavar la bandeja sola en agua caliente, jabon y bicarbonato. Con el agua caliente brotaron burbujas en toda la tabla, debajo de la pintura. Disminuyeron pero al ser mdf obviamente algunas regiones se hincharon un poco. No se nota y lo volví a poner y ya no huele. Recomendaría repintarla o algun metodo para remover el olor, es demasiado. Fuera de esos detalles hace la función y esta bien si solo lo deslizas, no esperes mucha movilidad una vez que lo ajustastes. Considerar tambien que el mecanismo es muy pesado, mi escritorio no tiene refuerzos para la parte central asi que se pandeó un poco, nada mas. Cualquier caso de una mesa un poco larga y sin soports podría ceder por peso.

I ordered this tray to have something adjustment as I’m working from home during the pandemic. Overall I am pleased with the tray itself. It’s adjustable up and down, in and out, and even the angle can be adjusted. It slides in and out of the tracks very smoothly. The only issue I have is with the quality control when packing the parts. It was missing the two self tapping 1/2” screws the lock the keyboard tray in place so that it doesn’t slide off of the track. It was frustrating because I didn’t check all of the parts as they were in sealed plastic bags. The bags had a lot of screws and washers, etc. It wasn’t until I got to that part of the installation I noticed they were missing. I double checked the box. I checked everywhere and they were nowhere to be found. The box was not previously opened. Everything appeared to be factory sealed. Except for the missing screws I would have given this product 5 stars.

I needed an adjustable keyboard tray. This is the only one that I found on the market that seemed promising. With a bit of care, it was not difficult to install. For installation you will need: a drill to predrill screw holes under desk; a multi-bit screwdriver; a tape measure and marker for centering the paper template on the underside of the desk. The paper template made installation easy. As another reviewer indicated, there are two minor missing parts - two small screws are needed for holding the guard that blocks the tray from pulling out too far and off its tracks. You will need about 5/8" flat head screws, width number 6 or 8. There is, however, a problem with the design, puzzling to me. The tray is too narrow. I use a small keyboard. Even so, there is barely enough room to also fit the mouse onto the same tray. See photo. It works but is jammed with very little room to manoeuvre. The rectangular mouse pad that 3M provides in the kit is also too wide to fit onto the narrow tray. Was this product designed on a blueprint but not tested? The non-adjustable tray that this adjustable tray is replacing was the right width. It is about 20 cm wider (10 more cm on each side). If you use a keyboard with an extra set of number keys, and use a mouse, this tray won't work for you, unless you have a separate surface for the mouse. Perhaps there was a wider tray available from 3M and I missed it in my online search. ? In any case, the problems with this one are as described. Question/Request to 3M: Do you have, or can you make, a wider and also adjustable tray that can be purchased by the general public? Thanks.