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Clear, and waterproof

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Clear, and waterproof

David Hammond, in Powder Springs GA

>I'm toying with an idea here, so humor me. I've been looking at all the new sink options places like Home Depot are carrying - the free standing type sinks, and those that are simply a cast porcelain bowl, or a glass bowl, sitting on a counter, with the faucet coming out of the wall. Very cool look. I realize this subject has been addressed indirectly, but my question is this: is it at all possible to take a wooden bowl, and finish such that it would stand up to the rigors of water and use, as a sink? Totally crazy idea I know, but I've been looking around, and I'm not just considering your local hardware type finishes - I'd be willing to try whatever, such as epoxies, some of these new, high grade waterborne laquers, or anything - am I shooting for the impossible? I can't get this idea out of my head; it seems as if I could create some incredible looking sink bowls, that would fit into this uniquly modern look that is showing up in stores today - any ideas?

David Hammond

My Dad & Me, Inc.

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John Lucas

>Dave

I've built several darkroom sinks using epoxy. It stays waterproof even using the acids and alkaline chemicals from photography. I was never worried about how they looked after strenuous use so I can't say how the sink will look after several years. I can say it will probably still be waterproof. John

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Brian Roberts

>Hi David - Wooden sinks are becoming the new "high style" items to have, it seems. A google search turns up many links, some with reference to the finishes used. Here is one link:

http://www.woodenbaths.co.uk/

and another below.

Give it a shot! Looking at the prices they are charging you might be able to make some good money too!

Brian


Wooden Sinks

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RonZ

>My friend makes sgmented ring wooden sinks and uses two part epoxy coating and has many satisfied customers.

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Bob Hackett

>Hodgdon yachts built a sailboat called the Antonisa recently.Among the lavish interior of the master stateroom was a bathtub made of cherry and finished with clear epoxy.

The wife and I were also wandering about in a local antique mall today and I came across a solid teak sink that someone had brought back from the Korean war.It was hollowed from one massive piece of the trunk and the growth rings were visible on each end.The basin was approx 30"X18" by about 12" deep.A separate backsplash was inlaid with an oriental scene in stone and shell.The asking price,$5,000.

Mainely,Bob

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David Hammond, in Powder Springs GA

>Thanks guys! Looks like I need to do some experimenting...

David Hammond

My Dad & Me, Inc.

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Steve Worcester

>Another option would be to have it stabilized. Just like they do to the pen blanks.

Steve Worcester

www.turningwood.com