I want to make a sink cut out and us as a counter top in a prep area. Can this material be cut using wood working tools?
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Yes. You'd need to have a way to remove it to clean it and a way to "lock it" into place, like with some kind of edge, because it's not very thick. It's a great material, but something that must be substantiated to get the most out of it. A killer deal for a tabletop (that's how I use it on a waterfowl cleaning bench).
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yes you could use a jig saw or router to cut it once you had the pilot hole. Would have to use some serious adhesive like Liquid Nails as it could warp eventually, especially if a faucet was screwed through it.
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yeah I'm sure you could cut it with a good jigsaw, fine tooth wood cutting blade. I just used wood drill bits to put holes in it. You might want to do a little at a time, so that the blade doesn't heat up and melt the cutting board. It also could make it a little flimsy, I think. depending on the hole size. Cool idear.
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Yes you can. On some cuts, thats the only way I could get a nice clean cut, as the stone was so soft. You can't beat the 'bang for your buck' you get with this saw. Used on two tiling jobs using granite and ceramic tile, and was very pleased with its performance.
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I think you can. I built mine myself. Drew the measurement and took to homedepot, they made the cuts for me and all I did was screw it together. Was easy and inexpensive.
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You can, as long as it is light cutting. I use a cutting board to preserve finish.
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We bought it when we were replacing counter tops so we had it cut... I would think, unless you had a very large opening it would require custom cut. It is also very heavy, and we had reinforcements put in when installed.
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It has a granite top. I would not use it as a cutting board. I do not know if you actually can or not.
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Hello. I had no problem cutting this material. however, I did not purchase the super thick mat. I used a sharp box knife and a straight edge and was super pleased. I mated 4 pieces to cover the room. I hope this helps : - )
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Yes, but be prepared to cut reliefs in your sink base. Don't worry, it's a fairly common practice and you'll never see it once the countertops are installed. This sink is well less than 34 inches wide so all you'll be cutting is some of the sink base bracing, not the cabinet itself. This is also a good means to center the sink under the window if the sink base is slightly off center by cutting more relief on one side than the other. You can adjust a few inches in either direction without the eye ever noticing. Hope this helps.
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I had a contractor install the sink (replaced existing vessel sink). He had no difficulty at all, but he did not require a cutting template. Sorry I could not be of any help. The sink (I actually installed two of them) looks great and fits the space extremely well.
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Yes, you will need to trim the corner braces a bit but it's not difficult. BTW, great sink for it's size.
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I'm sure you could bud but be careful it's madenof cast iron or at least mine was so the metal is brittle so take you're time. And use cutting fluid Hope it helps man Christopher Smith
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The top is stainless steel, so technically you can cut directly on it. however, steel with steel knives will dull them more quickly.
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That would make a huge mess but I guess you could do it. I used a large serrated knife and a metal straight edge. It's hard to cut precisely. The texture of the material is a little bit like a really firm cake. Due to the density you cant really compress it so cutting it with a power saw would be difficult. I did try my table saw and it clogged up the blade pretty quickly. If you want to use a power tool you might consider a carving knife, it works really well. Otherwise a serrated knife from your kitchen like a bread knife will do the trick
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Yes. It can be trimmed to length to fit under a countertop as I did, or cut in half. I used a hacksaw.
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Yes, I was doing that yesterday with cheap 7mm laminate!The blade acts equally over the whole surface of the laminate, so the wider the piece (or if you cut at an angle), then the harder work it is to cut.
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Lauren, Were you able to cut for your farmhouse sink? I too am thinking of modifying for mine.Thanks.
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no i don't think so, you need a high heat resistant paint which this is not but for any other surface, frig, cabinet, regular countertop which you would use with a cutting board, it is great. just work quickly and confidently with roller and brush. it is a great effect for little money and effort.