My Sink - Updated Finished Added Pics

[Ira]

th sink, doesn't drain reall well since it is a flat pan but it drains enough for what I need. It leaves just a trickle of water in the bottom. Paper towels take up any excess if needed.

Same here--I used the same pan, and the same thing:

A little water left in the pan, but not a big deal.

[glassice]

Do you know what tool they use to punch the hole ? Your whole set up looks great. looks like you'll be camping soon

[asianflava]

Do you know what tool they use to punch the hole ?

Don't know for shure, I'm just guessing. Since she said they punched the hole out (as opposed to drilling it out), they probably used a chassis punch aka greenlee punch.

[bledsoe3]

That's what I thought (Greenlee Punch). You can get them in a manual type that you crank with a ratchet or hydraulic pump type for larger holes or thicker material. They are not cheap.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/it ... 1611769398
Here is the "knock out" manual kit.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/it ... 1611778953

[sunny16]

I wish I had a Greenlee punch when I did mine. I know they will work great. I just drilled a hole first, (tried to use a larger hole saw but it wouldn't cut it, just burned it) and then a fine tooth jig saw blade. Just be careful and take your time.

[Mary K]

Exactly right guys! It was a Greenlee hydraulic pump. They use it here at work to punch holes in our instrument racks. It looks to be a very handy tool. I was fortunate to have access to one.

Mk

[glassice]

Thank you . My Christmas list got longer

[asianflava]

I've used several Greenlee dies but they were the manual variety.

Drill a hole in whatever you want to punch.
Thread a bolt thru with the dies on each side.
Tighten the bolt till the die punches thru.

OK, well not so manual, I used an impact wrench to tighten the dies.

[madjack]

...here is a cheapy, manual set from HF...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=91201
madjack

[Mary K]

...here is a cheapy, manual set from HF...
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=91201
madjack

Good Deal!! Thanks MJ

Mk

[Micro469]

Mary, I've been thinking about how to put a lip on the bottom of the sink.
I have a rectangular warming tray and cut my hole out with the green lee punch too. I found the drain was too high and attacked the sink with a pair of vicegrips trying to put a lip into it. It worked pretty well, kind of messy, but still not deep enough. I was thinking that if I got a greenlee punch the same size or slightly bigger than the drain,and the back punch a size bigger, placed the 2" punch upside down in the sink--so that you are not using the teeth, the back punch on the underside of the sink,and then used the hydraulic to force a lip into it. It might work....You might have to heat the sink with a blow torch so you don't rip the metal.....Chances are you will get a lip or have to buy a new bowl......

[asianflava]

It might work but the stainless may not stretch enough to give you what you want. You might also try a punch a few sizes smaller then the die.

It's worth a shot, you would have to make the step first, then cut the hole. A punch that size would make for an expensive experiment though.

[Micro469]

It might work but the stainless may not stretch enough to give you what you want. You might also try a punch a few sizes smaller then the die.

It's worth a shot, you would have to make the step first, then cut the hole. A punch that size would make for an expensive experiment though.

Sounds like the boys at Mary's work would have a larger punch.... maybe a 3" would work...

[Mary K]

Well I have my sink installed.

I went to Lowes Friday night and well... they suck!! I couldn't get what I needed in the plumbing dept to go from the bottom of the sink to a hose fitting. It was an Ira experience to say the least..

Anywho, Saturday I went to the local Ma & PA Hardware store, ya know the one where there is so much crap in the isle only one person can walk down it. Well they set me up. As you can see from the picture, the sink is fitted out to a Male hose fitting. That will work for now. They also had the single basin Tap I have been looking for!!! Saweeet!!!! (AND I had no less than 6 employees ask if I need help!)




I strapped my belt sander down to the worktable and made this stand off to lift the tap higher over the sink.



I have more detailed pictures in my build pics linky. If you have any questions about the parts just ask, I will try to help.

Mk

[madjack]

...doancha just luv mom and pop stores...we have a local hdw that has been in the same family forever..they are now an ACE(same owners) and not only have aisles like MK descibed but will go into there books and can order almost ANYTHING hdw related that is not in the store...MK, the whole setup looks great .....
madjack