SINK UNIT FOR WORKSHOP

[adzeman]

Having a redundant Belfast sink available and seeing an article in a woodworking mag decided a sink in the workshop would be useful, so started by setting out the sink on a rod.

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[adzeman]

Cut to size

Mark out using the rod

Cut mortices

Glue and cramp up end panels using the morticer and drill press as weights

Drill out end stiles to match shape of sink

Sand to fit

Glue on the end stiles

Assembling the middle frame

Rebating the middle frame

Squaring off the corners

As norm says "let's start with some assembly"

Assembly nearing completion

Let's make some doors

Door glue up

Stained and doors hung

Sink unit positioned

Top fitted, ready for the plumber

 

[wizer]

oh v.nice

is it/will it be plumbed in?

 

[Karl]

That's a really nice unit - very functional.

Would you not consider plumbing the unit in yourself? It's pretty straight forward if you understand the basics.

Cheers

Karl

 

[The Shark]

Nice job!

Malc

 

[PowerTool]

Very nice,looks very well made,great pictures,and love the colour as well
I have a plumbed-in sink in my workshop,and think it's a great thing to have.

Andrew

 

[Waka]

Nice and posh for the workshop I have to say, I use a water butt thats outside the back door.

 

[BradNaylor]

I have a plumbed-in sink in my workshop,and think it's a great thing to have.

Andrew

Yes, very handy when you get caught short...

 

[PowerTool]

Yes, very handy when you get caught short...

Actually,I have an outside loo next to the workshop so it's never been an issue.. :wink: (in fact,if I can't make the extra two yards,then I've really got a problem :lol: )

Andrew

 

[Chems]

You did all that today?

 

[BradNaylor]

You did all that today?

I assumed he had.

You need to get stuck into a job, you know!

 

[adzeman]

Thanks for the comments folks appreciated, Yes I will be plumbing it in. and by myself.
One of the concessions with SWMBO was one end of the shop to be owned by her. The end wall has a washing machine, tumble dryer and a fridge freezer. (keeps my beers cool) plus a cupboard to keep soaps and the like.

When I built it last month I only had weekends available so each line as a day:-
set out on the rod and down to the timber yard.
mark out and cut to size.
machine the carcass and glue up the end panels
dry fit, adjust and glue up,
make the panel raising jig
Test it out and then search for a new blade for the saw
Make the large door
make the two small doors
Machine the top and glue up
Polyurethane and leave to dry
Hang the doors
Fit in situ.

12 days net but because of supermarket runs, visiting family etc, etc, etc most of July into August. I have had all of August at home.
Started a new project in building a wall unit above my pillar drill which I have put on a base that turns it back flush to the wall. This allows me un restricted use when using the O. A saw.

What has taken the time is my struggle putting the pictures on to the site.
I read the instructions off this site but I am a bit slow when reading instructions. I will have another go to gain more experience (belive me I did struggle)