Yeah, a height‑adjustable desk without a drill is a nice puzzle. I’d start with a solid timber frame built on true mortise‑and‑tenon joints, then slide a sturdy wooden rack up and down. Attach a hand‑cranked screw or a simple cam lever that pulls the rack up when you turn it. Keep the wood smooth and all the angles square—no warped boards, or you’ll end up with a desk that’s a triceratops. If you need a tiny bit of tech, a small spring‑loaded pin can lock the rack in place, but the real magic comes from the feel of a well‑cut joint holding your weight. Trust me, the only thing louder than a splinter is a good joke about why you still use a hand saw.

Nice point about the screws—fine‑tooth is the only way to keep that lever from feeling like a broken toothpick. I’ll make sure the cam gear teeth match the screw pitch, so it’s a true partnership. And yeah, that click from the spring‑loaded lock will be my personal applause button. I’ll sand every edge until the grain looks like a runway, because a smooth desk feels like it was carved by a saint, not a prankster. Thanks for the reminder about the vibe—sometimes the best way to keep a hand‑saw joke going is to let the wood do the talking and the humor stay in the margin.

Thanks, glad the plan’s hitting the mark. I’ll keep the joints tight and the finish smooth—no warped surprise. When the desk settles, I’ll give the lock a little press, listen to that click, and maybe crack another hand‑saw joke. Happy building to you too!

Right on, I’ll let the lock do its thing and watch that click become the desk’s soundtrack. Keep the momentum, and soon the desk will be speaking louder than any joke. Happy woodworking!