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1. 
   calvin | Oct 07, 2005 04:26am | #1

   I spread caulk on the cut edge of the sink cutout.  An extra line of defence in case water makes it past the initial seal.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   Quittin' Time

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   TRIGGER | Oct 07, 2005 04:39am | #2

   Hi Mr. 1107,

        Heres all I know. Should be more to follow.

    Make as manny connections as possible before dropping the sink into the hole.

   Attach the whole mess to the counter top before setting the counter top.

   Make your cuttout on the bottom side of your countertop before you do any of the above.

   Make shure you consider the fastening clips for your sink while you are locating the posistion of said sink. Again, before any of the above!

                   TRIGGER

3. 
   plumbbill | Oct 07, 2005 06:23am | #3

   Good tips posted above

   I'll add use tub & tile caulk for easy clean up.

   If your countertop is double thick a paddle bit helps for your retaining clips.

4. 
   Mitremike | Oct 07, 2005 09:00am | #4

   Best tip I have to offer is when you cut your hole for the sink--stop here if you are reuseing your tops)

   don't make square cuts in the corners if that is how the sink hole is. ALWAYS use a paddle bit to radius the corners---wheather a 90 or two 45s,

   The radius relieves the stress point that can lead to a crack in the laminate radiant out from under the sink--oh yeah it happens.

   Now go make the DW happy and come back real soon.

   Welcome to our side of the fence--see the grass is greener over here.<G>

   Mike

   " I reject your reality and substitute my own"
   Adam Savage---Mythbusters

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   rich1107 | Oct 07, 2005 01:54pm | #5

   Thank you everybody for the tips; see...those nasty rumors they spread about you folks in Knots are not true;)

   This little project is for my daughter and son-in-law.  I think it is one of those deals that if you have ever done something you become the family "expert";)  On that basis, if you ever cleaned a horse stall you would be an "expert" on horse racing;)

    I will make sure my freinds in Breaktime get some credit:)

    

   Thanks again everybody:)

   John

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   Mooney | Oct 07, 2005 02:17pm | #6

   I dont know how old you are and how big you are but Ive put on both.

   I always take my grandson to mechanic under the sink. He can actually climb around under  sink. Put everything on the the sink before setting it as its a lot easiar than looking up. The little guy attaches the sing from underneath while I watch till it comes tight and sip cofee. I never use 100 % silicone next to counter top. Always the clear paintable as it washes with a soap rag and it has never failed with a leak. I do use silicone around and under the sink faucet connections to the sink. If there is a plate attachment then putty is great. Dont for get bringing the boy and teaching him as this joh is exellent.

   Tim

    

    

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   rich1107 | Oct 07, 2005 02:30pm | #7

   Unfortunately, I have no grand children yet.  I guess my two children are either too busy trying to make a living or they believe the vicious rumors that I would be a bad grandfather, no doubt spread by my ex-wife;)

   Possibly, I could find a short politician and put him to work in the role you suggest?  It is probably the only way to get them to actually do any useful work and even get their hands dirty;)

   Thanks for the help:)

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   Mooney | Oct 07, 2005 04:33pm | #8

   Maybe you will have to adopt your own then. Their seem to be plenty in every hood. Ive picked up several through the years . My Father used to do it and got some very trustale hands when they were grown.  Those boys would come back to visit him after they were married. My Grandson is 11 and hes a good hand , with a lot of fire in him. He loves twisting bolts and nuts too.

   I picked up a kid one summer that stuck his head inside and wondered if we were hiring . He was really afraid to come in. I told him we did have a job opening if he could handle the work. I kept him for 3 summers.He still gives me a call and I call him too to see how he is . He was a natural mechanic , so I sent him on to do that . He rebuilt my lawnmower at 13. He always kept my stuff running and taught me a lot . No kiddin.

   Tim