Could I use this without the top piece ? Would there be any holes showing if I were to eliminate the top?
260925
I think that would be difficult. The back is made of one solid piece of sturdy cardboard, so it would need to be cut. I think it would be wiser to get a unit designed to be used as a table top for a TV.
260926
It's been a while and now an ex has it! If memory serves correct you do assemble the hutch separately. I'd goto the Sauder website and see if you can't download the schematic and take a look and see if it's possible - I believe it is. It's tremendously top heavy.
2141057
Yes, just don`t assemble the top and the top legs. There will be pre drilled holes showing but so small not to notice on the black wood. ONE THING- Mine was made so cheaply with pre drilled holes in wrong places that I had to drill all new holes anyhow. OK but not a passer downer!!
892517
The adhesive strips are very strong, but I think if you were able to get the top off, you could use Goo Gone to remove any remaining residue. Might take some elbow grease though too.
1316202
I don't think so, but I won't be able to check until tomorrow. The whole top can be removed (frame & glass together). I do like my little table though.
1452494
Yes, but you would have visible holes in the side pieces where it is inserted. In my personal opinion I don't think it would look nice with the holes.
1341560
Yes. I've never done it, but if you unscrew the top it should removable from the bottom.
1987395
When we bought ours it was at the top. ..may be they didn't put one in. I would cut a small hole at the top :)
2213355
The base can be removed from the top (it is shipped disassembled), but it is not well designed for using another top. The base fits into a lip on the top.
509518
Well it's not designed for the entire top to come off, it's designed so that you can only access the interior through either the mesh or the installed 3" screw plug. I suppose you could take it to a local fabricator and have the top cut and banded so that it could come off and on.
2032233
Yes, you could if you wanted. You would just have the 3 pre-drilled holes on the top.
689936
No, the top is not easily removed. A better bet may be to drill a whole in the top to run electrical wires. The top is bolted down pretty good.
1735731
No the grate does not have to be on top. I use mine all the time without it.
1422246
The top is not easily removed. It is fixed onto to cabinet in the box, but could be removed by cutting the silicone and there may be some brackets also.
1020777
It all depends on your front site. I did not want to remove it so I needed a higher riser to see over it.
1973542
The whole top could come detached if you wanted to replace it with something else I'm sure. It could come off and be a fancy wall shelf also. But when I received this, the frame was already set up.. and I'm not saying if you took the top piece off that it wouldn't harm the product either. It's really just up to the buyer what they want to do and risk doing. Also white can really light up a tight space but over time it get's messy!! Always consider the pros and cons.
2265477
Actually it may be a good idea to use it without the top. With the top on it absolutely does not stay on.
1542341
Both the lattice piece and the solid wood piece are removable, so the entire top can be removed. The only downside I have found is that there is no drainage at the bottom, so if the inside area gets dirty, it is hard to clean out. I'm going to have my husband drill some holes in the bottom, which should solve that problem.