Making a sink - type of finish?

Jan 26, 2004 26 Replies

Many darkroom users make wooden sinks

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English manufacturer of teak bathroom/kitchen fixtures.http://www.largeformatphotography.info/lfforum/topic/408099.htmlRosewood sinks
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also saw a bathroom sink that was epoxy coated on one of the home TVshows.

Experiment. I would think that the drain would not have to be a problem. My Delta faucet came with a plastic drain assembly which should not put excessive strain on the sink hole.

Derek

Explain please. Why would your plastic drain fittings not put as much strain on the wood, if it expands/contracts, as a metal fitting? Is yours a flexible plastic drain fitting and not just a Schedule 40 or 80 PVC?

- Andrew

Another thing to consider is the overflow. Most, if not all, commercially made sinks have a overflow drain. This is usually just a couple holes near the rim of the sink that connect into the drain. Prevents the water from overflowing the edge of the sink with the accompanying damage to the floor and ceiling below. An ounce of prevention....

Harry

Try Raka

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They have all kinds and weights of cloth and good epoxy at a good price

Dig

Thanks, Digger. I've been searching for really light glass cloth without success. 1oz. was about the finest I've found.

Max

Check out

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Search for "basin" The wood sink will headup the list. The start at a little over $2,000.00 to almost $3,200.00 forsink only!! I sure would turn one before I would pay those prices!! Mutiplecoats of epoxy should seal all surfaces.

Glad to help. I like their stuff.

Dig

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