How to Build a Radiator Cover

Photo:  Kolin Smith

Hold a long scrap of MDF on edge against the face of the front piece, flush to one side. Draw a light pencil line along the side of the scrap on the front piece. This will be your guide for drilling pilot holes. Assemble the front piece and one side, held together flush at 90 degrees. Using a countersink bit, drill four evenly spaced pilot holes through the face panel—dead center between your pencil line and the edge—and into the side panel's end.

Steps

• Introduction
• Overview
• 1. Cut the cover pieces
• 2. Fit the trim to the screen openings
• 3. Attach the trim
• 4. Cut the screening
• 5. Assemble the cover
• 6. Attach the feet
• 7. Finish the cover's top