[hubaseball02]

I was wondering if anyone out there has examples or plans for a radiator cover. I am building one for my parents place and want to get some ideas and see what else is out there. Thanks in advance.

 

[Corndog]

This guy had a show on the subject.

http://www.greatbritishwoodshop.co.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx

He's the Norm of Britain!!!:thumbsup:

Every once in a while the episode shows up here...

http://www.thewoodworkingchannel.com/

Hope that helps.:thumbsup:

 

[Steve G.]

heh, thats funny, I just built my Grandfather a radiator cover a few months ago...i'll see if I can dig up some pics.

 

[hubaseball02]

Thanks

 

[Boardman]

Made a few. At the BORGs they have a shield material for the insides of them. It's basically 1/8" bubble wrap with foil on both faces. It has 98% reflectivity of heat so it pushes it all out the front and protects the wood from the heat. Sold by the roll, but I can't remember how much. Found in the insulation section.

 

[CuCullin]

Made a few. At the BORGs they have a shield material for the insides of them. It's basically 1/8" bubble wrap with foil on both faces. It has 98% reflectivity of heat so it pushes it all out the front and protects the wood from the heat. Sold by the roll, but I can't remember how much. Found in the insulation section.

I'm using foil (or aluminum sheet, haven't decided - need to finish fixing two doors first), but I'm going with MDF to avoid any swelling of the wood.

hubaseball, if its baseboard (like mine) be sure to add a way for you to take atleast the front or top of easily so you can vacuum your fins - don't want to have to disassemble the whole thing for an annual cleaning

 

[Boardman]

This is the main U.S. mfr., and it shows the inside foil.

http://www.radiatorcover.biz/styles.htm