Of course, if you can find a cabinet-maker in need of a portfolio of
photos of his/her fine cabinetry, and he/she is willing to barter....
I did discuss building a cabinet to hold the sink with a cabinet builder. The sink has a slightly rolled edge that could be suspended on a cabinet. My decision was based on what the cabinet would cost me vs. what the frame costs. I'm not a carpenter, and though I can build "sturdy" things, they don't show much finesse, and usually end up costing more than I wanted them to.
If you do get the frame, I recommend getting some silicone sealant and using it to fasten the sink to the frame.
Bob Younger
-----Original Message----- From: pure-silver-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pure-silver-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ben R. McRee Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 11:12 AM To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [pure-silver] Re: Sink Decisions and Waterproofing
No need to post photos of your sink, Eric (though others may want to see?). I have a pretty good idea of what my sink ought to look like.
A question for those of you who have used the Delta sinks: Would it be practical to use a home-built support (probably 2x4 verticals and 1x4 rails along the sides) to set it on? Or is it designed in such a way that it really needs the custom metal support that Delta makes?
--Ben
AS you can see, there are as many sinks as there aredarkrooms. I went theroute of marine plywood with white epoxy paint withhardener. Itreassembles Jims set up. I am working on digital stufftoday at home, butwill be down in the studio later. If you'd like I can snapa few shots ofthe set up. It is made with 4 sheets of 1/2 board. I have10" high frontsand sides and back splashes that are 18 to 24 inches. Thejoint in themiddle is a routered lap joint. This has been working for 6years in thislocation. I was in a hurry when I made it and only put twocoats of paint[mailto:pure-silver-on. I may add one coat to the heavily used wetter end soon.
Eric Neilsen Photography 4101 Commerce Street Suite 9 Dallas, TX 75226 http://e.neilsen.home.att.net http://ericneilsenphotography.com
-----Original Message----- From: pure-silver-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxxtogether. It won'tbounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ben R. McRee Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 11:25 AM To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [pure-silver] Sink Decisions and Waterproofing
Slowly but surely my darkroom project is comingreasonablebe anything fancy. But I do hope to make it workablefor thepleasant. I've just about finished making a work tablewhether to build myenlarger. Now comes the sink. First decision isanyone haveown or buy one of the inexpensive Delta sinks. Doescarpentryexperience with the Delta plastic sinks?
If I build one out of plywood (I don't have muchenlarger tableexperience, but I have learned a few things making theHomeand do have detailed instructions in the "Build Your Ownwhat's beenDarkroom" book), I will need to waterproof it. Here'sComments?recommended to me so far at local paint stores.(guess what)
1. "Tile-Doc" An epoxy paint made for refinishingfirst is anbathtubs, tile, etc. About $33/quart. 2. "Gluvit" +"Interlux Brightside Polyurethane" TheAbout $60 forepoxy sealer and the second a topside marine paint.lessthe two. 3. ????? Other suggestions? Could I use Gluvit and aexpensive oil-based enamel?
Thanks for help. This list is a continuing inspiration!
--Ben
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