OT: need help with kitchen sink replacement
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jar944
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rlitman
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Four posts before you buddy.
I'd like to thank everyone who offered suggestions. It turned out to be surprisingly easy.
I ended up getting an open box Dayton SS sink for $75 (avg retail close to $200). I managed to install all 12 clamps, 3 on each side. The corners still lift slightly due to the limited width of the clamp rails but silicone fills that.
I had to cut open the right side cabinet and misuse my router to cut away part of the front ledger for clamp fit/access but it was easier than I had expected.
It is indeed surprisingly easy to cut Corian (wear a mask). I didn't have clearance at the rear corners for the jigsaw and ended up using a 90 degree pneumatic die grinder to radius them.
I quite like how it looks.
I appreciate everyone's willingness to throw ideas out. It's often really helpful to be able to talk out loud, if only to confirm your approach.
I ended up getting an open box Dayton SS sink for $75 (avg retail close to $200). I managed to install all 12 clamps, 3 on each side. The corners still lift slightly due to the limited width of the clamp rails but silicone fills that.
I had to cut open the right side cabinet and misuse my router to cut away part of the front ledger for clamp fit/access but it was easier than I had expected.
It is indeed surprisingly easy to cut Corian (wear a mask). I didn't have clearance at the rear corners for the jigsaw and ended up using a 90 degree pneumatic die grinder to radius them.
I quite like how it looks.
I appreciate everyone's willingness to throw ideas out. It's often really helpful to be able to talk out loud, if only to confirm your approach.
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nickelTwin
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That turned out nice.
nickelTwin
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It must be nice not to have to look at that old ugly sink, or trying to clean a cracked sink.
The old sink used to bleach out ok. I'd just not done it in while. It was embarassing to have to post the pics with how stained it had become.
This will certainly tide us over until we do the kitchen remodel. I !#%ing hate the existing cabinets, the previous owners totally cheaped out with laminate coated MDF. Where the door corners are 90 degree jointed water gets in and lifts the MDF.
Chance
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That came out great for temporary!
Pretty clever using the die grinder on the back corners where the jigsaw wouldn't go. A lot easier than using a coping saw. Not something I'd have thought of, so I'll write that down for the future.
Pretty clever using the die grinder on the back corners where the jigsaw wouldn't go. A lot easier than using a coping saw. Not something I'd have thought of, so I'll write that down for the future.
Jayman17
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Nice job, you might have bought yourself 15 years before you have to tackle that remodel now. 