Answer by Sherwood Botsford for How to cut a perfect shape out of 4cm oak?
If the sink is a drop in sink, you have about 1/2" to 3/4" (1-2 cm) rim that fits over the edge of the counter. This makes the problem fairly easy, as 1/8" (3 mm) wanderings with your jig saw aren't a...
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Continuing on the laser idea, consider water jets. These are commonly used for cutting thick stacks of fabric without distortion to the material. The trick here is finding a suitable machine. Best of...
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Use a router with a centering bar. A really fine finish can be achieved. If you need a square or rectangular or different hole then bits of batten secured down can give you that shape...
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I need to mount an undermount copper sink to our new kitchen surface. The surface is 4cm oak, which will be varnished with 12 coats of marine lacquer to protect the oak from water. What I want to...
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