CUTTING A WORKTOP FOR A KITCHEN SINK

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  • Here's a little video about how to cut a kitchen worktop for a sink or countertop with a router and a drop saw. Hopefully it'll help you tackle your own! I'll show you how to measure it, how
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  • @plumberparts
    @plumberparts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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    • @MarcGray1990
      @MarcGray1990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohhh the stainless sink!!! I only fit these every sodding time at work... (council houses) must have put in nearly 1000 of these! Full of greasy slime out the factory and sharp as hell! 🤦‍♂️ nice video though dude! My way is to mark it out drill the corners out with a spade bit matching the radius of the sink corner... then plunge saw the strait bits near to the corners then finish off the corners with a jig saw 👍

    • @Land-of-reason
      @Land-of-reason 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are crazy getting your fingers that close to the circular saw blade. Blades do jam.

  • @benjaminc1816
    @benjaminc1816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A router is always the cleanest way to cut worktop - good brave effort freehand too James ha! (I’m not a chippy / just a keen DIYer addicted to learning from guys like you and others on here - proud owner of the PlumberParts Diploma in PlumbProud DIY plumbing ha) - but for best results using a router to drop a sink - make / buy a jig (i made one out of 6mm MDF) - use 1/2 inch shank worktop bit and drop it about 5mm and cut the outline - then use a rough cut jigsaw blade to cut through the middle of the routed channel to get rid of the bulk of material, then pass the router around again in 10/12mm steps for 3 passes to clean up the cut - makes for a lot less work on the router bit (£15/20 a piece for the trend bits so not cheap) is quicker and saves on dust - first time i did a kitchen Filled up my 20 litre vac with dust just on routing!! - an old boy chippy gave me that tip a few years ago and i haven’t looked back since!!

  • @rossbarbero4474
    @rossbarbero4474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Neat trick, If your working on a separate worktop (1.5m, 2m ect).
    Mark your sink measurements on the underside of the worktop, and cut with a circular blade on the worktop "upside down". The circular blade cuts the enamel on the "right side up" cleanly. Prevents having to use masking tape.

  • @tonyhughes7792
    @tonyhughes7792 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks James. Amazing the lengths you go to to educate us.

  • @stevenprince9907
    @stevenprince9907 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much that was a brilliant video and looking forward to the next installment. "Hold Tight"

  • @adzyk6197
    @adzyk6197 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for videos .. I love watching them as gives me so many idea and explanations of different areas..
    At 10:22secs I did concerned about your index finger on your left hand.. But you a pro so you know exactly what your doing.. Keep up the great work..
    Your megaflo videos were great.. Thanks again bro..

  • @tonypybus8003
    @tonypybus8003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    great video as usual - only thing I would suggest is is to take a couple of plunges with the router to final depth - cutting a full depth counter in one cut is likely to burn out the motor quite quickly

  • @greeneboi123
    @greeneboi123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video there’s many ways to cut a sink and think you videos are always great for those new to the trade or wanting to tackle it diy.

  • @colinratford416
    @colinratford416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a new subscriber and a complete novice when it comes to tasks like this but I found your tips and guidance to be extremely useful. Thank you.

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      colin ratford no worries Colin glad to help!

  • @ericthekingthekingtheking4842
    @ericthekingthekingtheking4842 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Spade bit all four corners!! then jigsaw out 2 minute job,am i missing somert here

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Jus showing another way of doing it sweetheart! 😘

    • @actiongirl5
      @actiongirl5 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep that would be the way I would do it, the router just seems pointless when you don't see the cutout. Also using some masking tape helps with the keeping the lines clean and preventing damage to the worktop. I suppose there are many ways you could chop out this hole but using the router seems wasted for this purpose. It is another way but I actually thought I was about to be wowed with some revelation that was a better and easier way to do the job.

    • @davezeraschi7936
      @davezeraschi7936 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      plumberparts 🤣🤣🤣

    • @krzysiekv12
      @krzysiekv12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's just playing about, nothing wrong with it

    • @tulipproductionsxox3217
      @tulipproductionsxox3217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Plumber's rates drag job out 😆

  • @mrfr87
    @mrfr87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. TIP - It’s always good smear silicon into the edge of the cut chipboard to prevent it blowing up(so the chipboard is sealed). Especially on a stainless steel sink which can get condensation in some conditions.

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good shout. I often use a bit of enamel paint...anything water proof!

  • @davidoshea1536
    @davidoshea1536 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, as always🔥👊

  • @nikolapetrov966
    @nikolapetrov966 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video! Keep them coming james. I really enjoy learning the right way to do plumbing! You have to be a pro at the end of the day not a ''that will do plumber''

  • @leeburwood3073
    @leeburwood3073 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great vid, tbh its easier on every sink to put it upside down, draw around it then reduce it by 8mm all round. Then cut it out. Just a note some sinks you cant cut it that tight on the corners as you will leave a gap

    • @waheedjalali1618
      @waheedjalali1618 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      100% agree mate

    • @TexLfc
      @TexLfc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah i saw someone go right to the corners 50 yr ago .had four little triangle holes in each corner.still piss myself thinking about it after all this time

  • @peter-gn8ey
    @peter-gn8ey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i'll be honest jimbo, my toes curled a fair bit when you went for that full depth cut with a 1/4" router, could hear it crying in pain. those clips look the business though, hadn't seen them before.

  • @kurluk04
    @kurluk04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James! In your cylinder video you never spoke about self priming/primatic cylinders! Any perhaps a little mention on how to drain and refill correctly without popping the bubble? Love the vids 🙌

  • @paulmatthews4293
    @paulmatthews4293 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always find a router challenging to use freehand. There's just such a tiny hole to peer through that's also got chips flying round. They are awesome with some form of template or guide.
    As others have said multiple passes will make the router and cutter last longer.
    Personal preference for cutouts like that? a jigsaw with T144DP blades from the back of the worktop. Those blades stay remarkably straight.

  • @AcheForWake
    @AcheForWake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    6:55 going to use your Wi-fi router to cut the hole? He he sorry mate great video!

  • @salam238
    @salam238 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your name should be Gem instead of James. I love watching every of your video. So informative and full of fun. Bless you.

  • @hectorheath9742
    @hectorheath9742 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wot's the best way to get a question to you about plumbing please!?

  • @samposton9101
    @samposton9101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good vid, get yourself a straight edge clamp it on and run the router along that. You’ll get a perfect straight cut with the router and it’ll take way less time too.

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I was going to clamp my level on there but thought I’d buy a shit one instead.

  • @MBHOMEIMPROVE
    @MBHOMEIMPROVE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awwwwsomeee!!

  • @cjboyle1635
    @cjboyle1635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Notification squad where u at

  • @jamie3566
    @jamie3566 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi James I've got the sink in I'm literally just waiting on you to tell me how to correctly install the waste,,,,, times a ticking son 👍 good vid bro

    • @brokenswisswatch
      @brokenswisswatch 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He did a vid on installing sink wastes, can’t remember when it was posted though sorry

  • @slockey
    @slockey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeah great vid. Flew over to the Amazon Store, to buy it. Guess what? “Currently Unavailable”. Don’t you just love it.

  • @scottnever8732
    @scottnever8732 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you need to cut draining board section out?

    • @tomsanders8714
      @tomsanders8714 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes because otherwise you wont be able to clamp it down. Let that sink in.

  • @crm.carpentry
    @crm.carpentry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sound: 1/4 inch router struggling to stay alive 🤣

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And still alive today!!! 😂

  • @ApplianceGuy
    @ApplianceGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    00:41 lol

  • @DevilbyMoonlight
    @DevilbyMoonlight 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    top advice - thanks - pandemic madness has set in, sine we been shielding for what seems like forever and the mrs wants a new kitchen so this is well handy to keep her calm and prevent her morphing into some sort of dragon thing....

  • @Ben-ol2fr
    @Ben-ol2fr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am 17 and only narrowly passed english and maths i did awful at school but i am a very practical person could i become a plumber? or should i look else where no offence taken👍

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah mate you’ll be fine. It’s all about how much you put into it. Good luck!

    • @Ben-ol2fr
      @Ben-ol2fr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      plumberparts thanks for the reply 👍

  • @fireblaster9961
    @fireblaster9961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just use a BIG bit spade bit in each corner and then circular saw the rest. On the bear edge rub on clear silicone or wood glue. Hold tight

    • @grayhalf1854
      @grayhalf1854 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be a bear necessity 😜

  • @nauticalmandems
    @nauticalmandems 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brace for the incoming chippies complaining that it isn't a £700 festool - the only true way to cut laminate

  • @That_Guy-
    @That_Guy- 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rub some clear silicone in the sink cut out to reduce the chance of it soaking up water

  • @Stop..carry-on
    @Stop..carry-on 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it freehand, not dangerous at all haha when it catches your know about it. The machine looks like a blatant copy of makitas laminate trimmer/router , them router bits will last for ages for what your using it for , maybe buy a new fluted cutter every now and then

  • @Petertronic
    @Petertronic 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a VonHaus fan heater and it melted inside, nearly starting a fire.

  • @tabzregan610
    @tabzregan610 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would you use a router instead of a plunge saw

  • @AllenGoldsmith
    @AllenGoldsmith 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Apply waterproof wood glue to that raw edge 👌🏽

  • @jackwoods7173
    @jackwoods7173 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the same problem with the hoover connecting, just fucking annoying what tradesman dosent have a Henry hoover! Why can’t they just make it easy for us. I just cut the end off mine lol fits now but now I can’t use the poles 😂

  • @krzysiekv12
    @krzysiekv12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn't this normally cut with plunge saw in under a minute?

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I had a plunge saw I’d use it! 😂

    • @krzysiekv12
      @krzysiekv12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@plumberparts good grief bosch not keen on sending one over 🤣

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@krzysiekv12 MAN IF ONLY! Their stuff is insane.

  • @marknraju
    @marknraju 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hate those sinks! Normally find the clips rest on top of the carcase or too near the wall to get to. Good vid though👍

  • @I-am-not-a-number
    @I-am-not-a-number 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Get a professional kitchen fitter in, Festool they are worth every penny.

  • @gregsmithy1986
    @gregsmithy1986 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hmmmmmm. The only time I'd use a router to do a sink would be if the sink was round.... and I certainly wouldn't do it with such an under powered router 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ nice try though.

  • @jimmcgahon6961
    @jimmcgahon6961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jigsaw I think be quicker,never seen that down before

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jigsaws are ok onthis depth countertop. Any thickier and they tend to bend a bit. That being said, I'll do whatevers needed to get the job done!

  • @darrenpaulgreen
    @darrenpaulgreen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve got a similar Makita copy router and they are decent for the money. Like others have said it’s probably a bit underpowered to do the who sink cutout, better off with a more powerful model with a 1/2” shank. I’m not sure if it’s the camera flipping the image, but I think you’re routing the wrong way, you should work from left to right as the cutter won’t then pull off the line.

  • @JadenRoseGuitars
    @JadenRoseGuitars 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your vids mate but that was horrible to behold and the noise coming from that router! (speeds and feeds) take a bit of time to learn to use it and you will be smashing those sinks in, no problems.. I would say that at the very least you should use a straight edge clamped to the workpiece and use that as a guide for the router base :)

  • @biffoswilly
    @biffoswilly 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The router is a good tool once you take the time to set it up....Chipboard kills router bits!!! And the lovely cuddly jokey Germans dont use a Henry Hoover bud. The Americans use of English language is tragic........Soder no use of the 'L' which IS there and Alimnum no 'I' to name a few. Keep up the good work. Brian Ex Plumber.. gone office designer

  • @nevillerowles5158
    @nevillerowles5158 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    o

  • @Land-of-reason
    @Land-of-reason 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How not to use a circular saw!!!

    • @davezeraschi7936
      @davezeraschi7936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you join the #alearmy you’d know why! Get joining

    • @plumberparts
      @plumberparts  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Risk averse society these days! 😂

  • @deanoh6414
    @deanoh6414 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    FFS !! Freehand ?! Stick down an outer frame with double sided tape, then use a bit with a bearing guide to run against the frame.

  • @nevillerowles5158
    @nevillerowles5158 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Z

  • @bradleighwhite652
    @bradleighwhite652 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow 1 sink cut out and that tool is dead 😂😂😂 please just stick to plumbing

  • @plumberparts
    @plumberparts  4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gloves are for pussies...