[pure-silver] Re: Sink Decisions and Waterproofing

From: jeffrey <puresilver@xxxxxxxxx>
To: pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:47:02 -0700

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
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[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 are
darkrooms. I went the
route of marine plywood with white epoxy paint with
hardener. It
reassembles Jims set up. I am working on digital stuff
today at home, but
will be down in the studio later. If you'd like I can snap
a few shots of
the set up. It is made with 4 sheets of 1/2 board. I have
10" high fronts
and sides and back splashes that are 18 to 24 inches. The
joint in the
middle is a routered lap joint. This has been working for 6
years in this
location. I was in a hurry when I made it and only put two
coats of paint
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
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  From: pure-silver-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:pure-silver-
  bounce@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 coming
together. It won't
be anything fancy. But I do hope to make it workable
reasonable
pleasant. I've just about finished making a work table
for the
enlarger. Now comes the sink. First decision is
whether to build my
own or buy one of the inexpensive Delta sinks. Does
anyone have
  experience with the Delta plastic sinks?
If I build one out of plywood (I don't have much
carpentry
experience, but I have learned a few things making the
enlarger table
and do have detailed instructions in the "Build Your Own
Home
Darkroom" book), I will need to waterproof it. Here's
what's been
recommended to me so far at local paint stores.
Comments?
1. "Tile-Doc" An epoxy paint made for refinishing
(guess what)
  bathtubs, tile, etc.  About $33/quart.
  2.  "Gluvit" +"Interlux Brightside Polyurethane"  The
first is an
epoxy sealer and the second a topside marine paint.
About $60 for
  the two.
  3.  ?????  Other suggestions?  Could I use Gluvit and a
less
  expensive oil-based enamel?
  Thanks for help.  This list is a continuing inspiration!
  --Ben
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