u/Ruskiiipapa

I’m in the process of building a custom standing desk using the FlexiSpot E7 Plus (4-leg) frame. My office is 8' wide, and I want the desk to span wall-to-wall against an acoustic wood slat accent wall.

I have two potential paths and would love some feedback from those who have built similar setups:

The Goal: A 96" x 30" or 84'' x 30'' workstation.

Option 1: The Single 8ft Slab (96" x 30")

• The Plan: Source a custom 96" x 30" butcher block from a local lumber yard.
• The Concern: Most off-the-shelf blocks (Home Depot/Lowe's) are 25" deep. I know the E7 Plus frame depth bars are 23.6", so a 25" top physically fits, but I’m worried about ergonomics. Does a 25" deep desk feel too cramped for a monitor arm, keyboard, and depth for mouse movement? Has anyone regretted going narrower than 30" on a full-length desk?

Option 2: The Two-Piece Join (72" + 24")

• The Plan: Use a 6ft block and a 2ft block to get my 8ft length.
• The Concern: I am hesitant about the seam and the structural integrity. Does anyone have experience clamping or bolting two butcher blocks together? Is there a clean way to hide the seam, or does it eventually become a point of failure/sagging?

Option 3: Just go with a (60'' x 30'' - last option)

Specific Questions:

1. Is 25" depth actually "too shallow" for a daily driver desk?
2. If I go with the custom 96" x 30" slab, are there specific mounting considerations for the E7 Plus 4-leg frame to ensure the desk remains stable wall-to-wall?
3. Am I overthinking the 30" depth?
4. Do I need 8 ft no, but it could be nice, I could also try 7 feet, but they dont have a 7ft by 30 inch either.

Appreciate any advice or photos of similar 8ft custom setups!