Materials: VIKA HYTTAN table top and LACK side table
Description: 1. Assemble Lack side table with casters.
2. Lay Vika Hyttan table face down.
3. Using a pencil and measuring tape, identify the area where the Lack side table is to be mounted with L brackets.
4. Place the L brackets in their proposed locations and drill the pilot holes with a power drill. 3 L brackets were used on the lateral sides of the Lack side table in this case but you could add a couple more on the front and rear sides if you think it's necessary.
5. Secure all the screws and voila! The Lack side table as a base provides storage for books, magazines, blankets, etc.
A friend suggested fixing a magnet on the remote control so it never gets lost.
~ Carlos Chavez, Austin, TX
I just wanted to say that you are brilliant!! I love your blog--I'm here nearly everyday and you make everything look so easy! My hat's off to you--continue the great work!
ReplyDeletelove the stainless steel look and its so durable! great stuff
ReplyDeleteThis may be a bummer but stainless steel isn't magnetic.
ReplyDeleteSo, you can always use a magnet to be sure if you're dealing with steel or stainless steel.
Do you have any issues with balance? It seems like any amount of weight on either side would tip the whole table over. No?
ReplyDeleteLove it!
What an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'd be tempted to put two LACKs underneath - I love the idea. I'm going to suggest it later - would be so easy to clean :D
ReplyDeleteThe Lack side tables that I see all have 4 legs. Can you please provide a link for the one you use here with the 2 side panels? I'm very interested in making one of these.
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Here's the lack with sides:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90198412/
Anonymous asking about balance: Sitting on either side would definitely tip the table over but I've had no trouble with balance just kicking up my legs on either side.
ReplyDeleteSaw this and ran to ikea.. Using 2 lack side tables underneath and they guy perfectly. I left the wheels off the bottom so it would sit flat on the floor.
ReplyDeleteI just laid down a rug backer to keep the top from sliding around on the tables. The top is magnetic btw.
I love it but the stainless steel collects all sorts of fingerprints and other streaks. Bought some bar keepers friend and microfiber clothes to clean it which works fine buy will get a bit tiresome down the line I'm sure.
Does anybody have any other suggestions for keeping the steel top clean?
May I ask where you found your rug? Thanks brother
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