Reddit reviews Woodtek 164228,"Hardware, Table, Folding Table Hardware", Coffee Table Top Lift Mechanism-L+r
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Coffee table lift raises top for dining or reading.Specifications: Length=18-1/2 in, Height=1-1/2 in, Table Travel=8-1/2 inSpecifications: Capacity=20 lb, Height Adjust=6-1/2 in
Yes, It's not terribly hard and the instructable link below is about the best. The most difficult part is actually the counterweight which is not covered. You will need to have a rather large weight, which is dependent on the weight and lever of the top and also the placement from center of the counter weight. I suggest a cheap prototype, because it's difficult to get right on the first attempt.
You can also google cantilever hinge and find many interesting articles.
You can also buy the mechanism.
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=2318&filter=coffee%20table
or cheaper version
http://www.amazon.com/Woodtek-164228-Hardware-Folding-Mechanism-L/dp/B0097EVIOM/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1380732651&sr=1-2
Several cheaper diy options,
http://www.ikeahackers.net/2010/12/lift-coffee-table.html
http://www.amazon.com/DIY-Standing-Desk-Kit-Height-Adjustable/dp/B00H59LTCC
buy some coffetable lift brackets (50ish bucks and convert your desk to use them - http://www.amazon.com/Woodtek-164228-Hardware-Folding-Mechanism-L/dp/B0097EVIOM
https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/13cat7/thought_reddit_might_enjoy_my_diy_convertible/
http://mechanicallumber.com/desk-plans/
getting fancy - https://www.reddit.com/r/DIY/comments/2hxd5p/suspension_bridge_standing_desk/
I don't know of any plans but you could probably incorporate the mechanism used for lifting coffee table tops into a traditional desk design.
10 minutes! I'll call 911. http://www.amazon.com/Woodtek-164228-Hardware-Folding-Mechanism-L/dp/B0097EVIOM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1382642592&sr=1-1&keywords=lift+top+coffee+table+hinges
Found something.. http://www.amazon.com/Woodtek-164228-Hardware-Folding-Mechanism-L/dp/B0097EVIOM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1382642592&sr=1-1&keywords=lift+top+coffee+table+hinges
Thanks for the help all.. these look like what i'm after.. but longer.. On the hunt for shorter ones now.
http://www.amazon.com/Woodtek-164228-Hardware-Folding-Mechanism-L/dp/B0097EVIOM/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1411667924&sr=1-1