Gotsa get a table

[TridenT]

So, I've been wanting a table to cover this up for a long time and have a table to put stuff on. I've decided that I should see if I can just put one together instead of looking around for one that would work.

Here's the space I am trying to cover: http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3343/tabletime.jpg (The radiator) Mirror will be moved and so will other items.

Here's some measurements I've gotten,
Minimum width from wall the windows are on: 17"
Maximum width from the wall the windows are on: 48". (Any longer and it gets really awkward)
Minimum and probably maximum length: 45".
Maximum height and probably near ideal height: 32.5" (Includes up to table surface)

Cut into the board for pipe must be at least 5" from wall.

I want to have this table flush against the wall. Ideally it would be nearly flush against that radiator pipe that stands in the room, but that's asking a lot in my opinion.

Any ideas of what materials to use and where to get them? It's going to be difficult because the legs will likely have to be different lengths, but maybe not? It's all about how you want to do it.

Ideas?

 

[IronWing]

Does it need to be movable so you can use the radiator in Winter?

 

[TridenT]

Does it need to be movable so you can use the radiator in Winter?

No, but it cannot be affixed to anything that would cause damage. (Holes in wall from drilling holes to hold the support devices, etc.)

It gets plenty warm in the winter without the radiator even on.

 

[TwiceOver]

A radiator cover? Yeah you should be able to just buy one...

 

[erikistired]

A radiator cover? Yeah you should be able to just buy one...

(he's trying to prove he is a man by pretending he's going to make something with tools)

 

[Bignate603]

1. Buy table with removable legs
2. Remove legs from table
3. Cut legs to correct lengths
4. Notch table top for pipe
5. ...
6. Profit

 

[ArJuN]

What tools do you have access to? You can very easily make a table fit snugly around that pipe. I'm assuming you're going for cheap, so a piece of cabinet grade plywood for the top would be a good start.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Take into consideration fire codes as well. Realistically I doubt a radiator gets hot enough to actually ignite something, but when it comes to fire codes you never use the word "should be ok". You also want to be able to explain that it's safe if a fire marshal walks in. As a start, use non flammable paint (ex: not oil based), and make sure the table does not touch the radiator, and that it does not block heat flow, and you should be ok.

I'm not sure of any specific codes related to this, but I'd look them up first. Maybe there's a code that states you can't have a piece of furniture within NN inches etc...

Personally I think those old style radiators look awesome. I would just leave it exposed.

 

[RavenSEAL]

That would be relatively easy to do.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Took less time to google this than the OP to make this thread - How to Build a Radiator Cover

 

[TridenT]

1. Buy table with removable legs
2. Remove legs from table
3. Cut legs to correct lengths
4. Notch table top for pipe
5. ...
6. Profit

Though about that already. It's unlikely to work because of how legs are positioned on most tables. :/

Also, I have very few tools.