Options for a slanted composing-desk surface? (DIY, bought, etc?)

Hello! Until I have the funds and luck to purchase a type cabinet with an actual slanted/tilt composing desk surface, I’ve been looking into DIY or less-expensive options that would still give me a wide surface at a good angle, at the right standing height to not hurt my neck, with a ledge/lip at the bottom (or material that makes it easy for me to glue/nail a ledge there). I’ve only seen full type cabinets with composing tops for sale, when looking at used options actually used for this purpose in the past.

I’m curious what folks have been doing to achieve this?

Things I’ve seen while researching:
- I see a variety of tutorials for slanted writing and drafting/architecture desks, which look good and easy (e.g. hacks to Ikea tables/desks) or inexpensive (basically just need to hold a large board up in a sturdy way, and add a ledge at the bottom). I don’t necessarily need more links to those, unless you’ve personally used one for this purpose, or find ones that use only commonly purchasable wood sizes (so I don’t need a saw or to have the store custom cut—no car, so difficult).
- I also see used writing desk-tops with a slanted surface and storage space inside; etc. The latter tend to not be wide enough for 2-3 galleys. I’m also mindful these need to be the correct height to not hurt necks, so need a sturdy anding desk/table of a certain height to sit on.

Thank you!

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