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02-11-2016, 08:36 PM
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Location: Southern California
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Increasing Counter space while using 17" sink
The DW likes the large sink when cleaning up. However, when preparing meals it takes up a lot of usable counter space. The pop-up extension helps but it's a long reach over the sink. When looking at other RV sinks, many have a divided lid covering which adds more counter space yet allows for sink use.
My solution was to cut the round lid so as to provide more counter space and utilize the round sink.
We made templates of cardboard to see what works. We made one side larger to add more sink rim to provide support. Also we had chip on the edge so we made the cut there. That's why the hand cut out is off set. I used a Dremel rotary tool with a tungsten carbide thin bit and made many multiple passes to make the cut. Then I sanded the edge with ever finer sandpaper.
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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02-11-2016, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Burbank, CA
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Looks GREAT! I'm going to have to do the same when I get a chance. Extra counter space while having the sink is always good.
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02-11-2016, 08:46 PM
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Location: Southern, IL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sagecoachdriver
The DW likes the large sink when cleaning up. However, when preparing meals it takes up a lot of usable counter space. The pop-up extension helps but it's a long reach over the sink. When looking at other RV sinks, many have a divided lid covering which adds more counter space yet allows for sink use.
My solution was to cut the round lid so as to provide more counter space and utilize the round sink.
We made templates of cardboard to see what works. We made one side larger to add more sink rim to provide support. Also we had chip on the edge so we made the cut there. That's why the hand cut out is off set. I used a Dremel tool with a tungsten carbide thin bit and made many multiple passes to make the cut. Then I sanded the edge with ever finer sandpaper.
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Nice clean job. Your skillset is good.
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02-11-2016, 08:51 PM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
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Excellent mod. More counter space is always better. Your location for the hand cut out being off set because of a small chip secret is safe with us 
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2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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02-11-2016, 08:56 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southern California
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Thanks, took a few tries with templates. I first tried doing it like a crescent moon, but the small piece had no support and fell into the sink. Found that making one piece larger by an 1" or 2" than the other gave it a little more counter space and seem more pleasing to the eye. I tried a template with one side larger by 3" and 4", but it didn't seem to allow enough of the sink opening.
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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02-11-2016, 09:46 PM
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Location: Lafayette, IN
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I like this! Well thought out and practical. Nicely done.
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02-11-2016, 10:00 PM
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great job....
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02-12-2016, 12:55 AM
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Wonder why I don't see this on NEW POSTS? I do see it under Recent discussions.
What does it take to be on New Posts?
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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02-12-2016, 02:35 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Florida
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Super mod. I love it
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02-13-2016, 03:42 PM
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Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
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If we did a larger half moon cut on the main cover, would that achieve the same purpose? I think I'll send this to our countertop people. Good idea.
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02-13-2016, 04:10 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southern California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
If we did a larger half moon cut on the main cover, would that achieve the same purpose? I think I'll send this to our countertop people. Good idea.
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Thanks Brian,
As I mentioned, we made the lid slightly larger on one half as it does give it more stability and support.
Actual measurements are the lid is 17"
Made larger half 10" radius minus 1/8" for kerf of cut
Small portion of lid is 7"
I thought it was more offset, but only 1 1/2" and it does make a difference.
Attached photos show the cut in half template on top of the one I used on the bottom.
I mentioned this to Kary K at the Pomona RV show and I believe he might be keeping up with my ideas and mods.
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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02-17-2016, 03:40 PM
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Class C Representative
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: In a van down by the river
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This is a really cool idea! I took it to Kary with pictures yesterday!
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02-17-2016, 05:59 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Southern California
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Practical use of sink lid
Here's a photo! Just making coffee this morning. Should have taken a shot last night making dinner.
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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02-17-2016, 06:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
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Did something similar with my double sink, but used a 24"x18"x1/2" white industrial cutting board. Cardboard pattern, jig-saw. I like your split idea, I might give mine one more cut between the two sinks.
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02-18-2016, 01:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joshua Cavitt
This is a really cool idea! I took it to Kary with pictures yesterday!
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I hope you explained why the hand cut-out is where it is, to cover a chip in the lid.
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2004 Winnebago Minnie 22e(went to a nice family Oct 3, 2015)
2016 Forester 2701DS (Aug 31, 2015)
2017 Camping 12 trips 38 nights
2018 Camping 10 trips 38 nights
2019 Camping 6 trips 19 nights
2020 Camping 0 trips Cancellations 6
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02-22-2016, 09:14 AM
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I sent him the whole thread.
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