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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 12:13am | #1

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   If your friend with the sheet metal shop is competent enough to do a good job making a sink out of sheet stock, then he should know what sheet he needs.

   If he doesn't know, then I'd be wary of letting him try.

   Either way, I can almost guarantee that you will not be as happy with the results as with a sink from a manufacturer.

   But like Mikie sez... But hey !! Whadda I no ?

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 04:51am | #2

   *Get yourself a ballpeen hammer, a large sheet of copper, and an old steel sink. Lay the sheet of copper over the steel sink, and pound it into the steel sink's shape. When done through it away and buy a proper sink and let these wild ideas be gone from your brain. Next topic: Plaster of Paris countertops -- how do I seal them?

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 05:48am | #3

   *Steve,I've always found that used motor oil works best on the Plaster countertops. Truly an unforgettable finish.

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 07:09am | #4

   *My buddy the HVAC man (aka tin banger) has a beautifull vanity sink complete with overflow that he made from heavy copper sheet stock.joe d

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   SOB_ | Jun 23, 2000 03:42pm | #5

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   Plaster of Paris countertops -- how do I seal them?

   Borrow a hammer (ball peen will work but sledge is better). Break up plaster into small chunks. Place in garbage bag. Seal tight with a wire tie.

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 03:58pm | #6

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   I've done some panel forming for autos out of steel with nothing more exotic than a bag of steel shot, a ball peen and a couple of dollys. It can be done. If you are going for a 'hand hammered' look, or if you don't mind soldered seams showing you will be OK. It would be quite time consuming if you do it yourself. Talk a little more with the metalworker about exactly what he wants to do and be sure you will be satisfied with the results

   Mike
   Takes 'it's a dumb idea' as a challenge

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 05:13pm | #7

   *John - I can understand you wanting this sink, but frankly, the ones from the manufacturer are finished so you don't have to polish them all the time. By the time your friend makes the sink, and then you have a professional, durable factory finish put on it so you don't end up getting bursitis from polishing the bloody thing once a week, you might as well buy the thing from the manufacturer. Take it from a chef - please -

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   Guest_ | Jun 23, 2000 07:17pm | #8

   *According to what type of sink you're looking is what type you want. If you're looking for a regular looking sink made from copper, than you're either buy it from the manufacturers or give it up.If you want something different, try http://www.sinkworks.comSHG

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   Guest_ | Jun 26, 2000 05:43pm | #10

   *Copper can be Gas welded using a piece of the the same sheet stock. sheer a 1/8 piece of copper from the sheet you are starting with as welding rod. DON'T use copper welding rod the alloys will not match. Cooper is very soft after it is heated with a gas rose bud. It can be heated and and bent and heated and bent until you get your shape. It will reharden after a while. I would suggest the you make a small bowl before starting a sink. Think about what gauge copper you want to start with 12, 14,16,18.

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   John_Hardee | Jun 26, 2000 05:43pm | #9

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   I am building a new home and would like a copper sink but don't want to pay the prices that the manufacturers are asking. I'm thinking of buying some 48 oz. copper sheet and taking it to a friend that owns a sheet metal shop and have him make it. I would be greatful if anyone knows the alloy and type of sheet that I should use (alloy C11000?, soft copper?,cold rolled?). Any suggestions will be apppreciated.