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I too am wondering what the best method is....no one here with a answer? |
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Yes, I was wondering the same thing. In the Pinske catalog there are some clips for attaching stainless sinks to a top, but what is the best way? How do you center the sink easily? I was reading a forum that recommended routing the top after the sink is in place. I was concerned with marring the sink Any thoughts? |
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the shop I work at cuts the hole first from the template provided.Then center the bowl and hold it in place using small slivers of material to keep it in place.Remove it ,apply clear silicone and mount it like an intergrated bowl making sure there is plenty of silicone squeeze out on the inside edge.We then take 1/2" material cuts into small block and drill holes in then to insert a plastic plug (like a dry wall anchor).Hard seam them close to the edge. Make 1/2" x 1/2" strips of material to wrap the edge of sink and use the hardware to clamp down .Make sure not to put blocks in te way of faucet
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Frank, How do you make the template to rout the top from the cardboard template they provide? Does your shop overhang the SS over the stainless or does the stainless set out from the SS? How do you caulk the joint where the SS and the stainless meet? Thanks |
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Dave, Usually the cardboard cutout they give you is flush with the rim of the sink. When I cut out sinks I use a 1/2 in. staggertooth bit that leaves an 1/8 in.The customer most of the time wants a little Reveal of Stainless steel. so when I make the template from the cardboard I center it on a peice of partical board or plywood, then trace it out holding a 1/4 in. block ,and then jigsaw to the line . If needed sand back to the line to get a little smoother. Then you take your new temp. and make the cut out in surface. Take a small radius bit and run it around inside and sand that to the desired finish. flip top upside down . center your sink by having hash mark at top bottom and 2 sides. Then actually look under and make sure the reveal is even and presto. hope this helps |
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Dave - I'm Cindy with The Pinske Edge. I wanted to check to make sure that everything went ok with mounting your stainless steel sink. I think you got a lot of good advice from fellow fabricators. One thing that we use in our own fab shop is an undermount kit that has clips and grommets and adhesive. A kit sells for $14.85 - it's featured on page 37 of our most current catalog. Always feel free to call us at 800-874-6753 if you need help too! Cindy |
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WE ARE A KITCHEN AND BATH DISTRIBUTOR CARRYING SOLID RICH VANITIES,SINKS,FAUCETS AND MANY MORE .ALL OUR PRODUCTS ARE IN STOCK.PRICES ARE BETTER THAN WHOLESALE. THOMAS JAHNKE 905-331-5587 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Dave Yes, I was wondering the same thing. In the Pinske catalog there are some clips for attaching stainless sinks to a top, but what is the best way? How do you center the sink easily? I was reading a forum that recommended routing the top after the sink is in place. I was concerned with marring the sink Any thoughts? Hi routing the top with the sink attached using a double fluted bit with a Teflons made bearing guide. depending on the over hang of the top over the sink, use different sizes of bearing. bernard |
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A company called chemical concepts stock sink clips that have a numerous amount of small holes mounted to a threaded stud, thus you can use your solid surface adhesive by applying a small amount in the area that you want your clip. Push the clip into the adhesive pool and it comes thru the holes.
Once this hardens it becomes a permanent part of the countertop. Then install clamps to fasten the sink to the countertop. This is the only way to go..
Drilling inserts are a pain.
If interested go to http://www.chemical-concepts.com
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Quote: Originally Posted by DaveFrank, How do you make the template to rout the top from the cardboard template they provide? Does your shop overhang the SS over the stainless or does the stainless set out from the SS? How do you caulk the joint where the SS and the stainless meet? Thanks
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You need to trace the cardboard template onto a piece of 1/2" MDF. Cut that out and sand the Jig smooth. Then put that on your counter. Cut it out with a template guide and bit. Sand that smooth and mount your sink. Further questions, please call The Pinske Edge at 800-874-6753.
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I HAVE THE ANSWER!!!!!! SOLID STUDS..... no drilling just use glue and it helps relocate the sink for install |
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