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Ok, say your sink is 36" wide and 9' high. Use a piece of 3/4 plywood 12"or so x8'. Make a box out if it. 38+- by 11+-. Put the sink in it and let it stick through as it will once it's installed and same amount as desired overhang. Use 1/8 or 1/4 luan 3" wide. Cut 2 pieces 43" and 2 pieces 15". First long piece goes flat against the edge of box and down on top of sink. Tack to box with dabs of hot glue. Next scribe side piece to each side of sink and once they fit perfectly, hot glue them in place on top of top strip. Place bottom strip under the sink and over side pieces and hot glue together. Gently slip off the sink and pull away. Top piece of luan will sit on top of panel to be cut on sink cabinet. Center template, trace inside template. Cut/sand to the line. I've always kept the box and I since I remodel kitchens for a living, I use it quite a bit. What do you think?

I like it. I don’t know when I’ll do another one of these sinks but I’ll remember this if there’s a next time and I decide to try a template.

@@ThePhunt60 The only problem I see with this is that this puts the sink flush with the counter top. Manufacturers recommend leaving a 1/16 to 1/8 inch gap at the top for sealant/silicone.

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Solid advice!

I just read your comment and followed your advice about making a template. I just cut out, built out and installed a sink yesterday. This was especially helpful since these sinks are often irregular (the front is not the same as the back as you said). Mine was opposite than yours so I had to cut the front face of the cabinet 1/16 wider on both sides (1/8 wider total). Thank you for adding this option to these guys page. I'm sure they appreciate it too.

@@shakashon The fire clay sinks are tricky, no two are alike. I'm happy my template trick helped you get it right. I have installed over a hundred of these sinks and all fit perfect with this method.

These are Medallion cabinets. Colors are Irish Cream and Islander I believe. Island is also oak.

Possibly if the sink is square on the top edge. The sink I used in the video had a round edge so it gave plenty of space for caulk. If you do leave a gap an 1/8 might be excessive.

I just ran a level across and made it even with the top of the cabinets. That way the countertop is completely supported. Most farm sinks have a rounded edge so there is plenty of room so seal between the sink and countertop with caulk.

Thanks. This sink had rounded edges so I just made the sink flush with the top of the cabinet. Going flush with the top of the cabinet should work with any sink.

@@HowtoHacks Cool. Thanks for the response.

Thanks. 33” sink in a 36 inch cabinet.

This is true. I ended up changing it and putting 2 small blocks on each side as stops instead. I go over this at the end of the video at 9:30.

You didn’t watch until the end!

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I don’t at the moment. I can add one and let you know.

I think trimming the soffit will look better. However, it depends if there are any mechanicals in that soffit like plumbing/electrical and how much room there is to reduce it. If you start tearing into the soffit you will probably end up rebuilding the whole thing unfortunately. Trimming the toe kick down 2 inches will only leave a 1.5 to 2.5 inch tall space which will look strange in my opinion. You can also cut the whole toe kick out and build a platform that is even with the cabinet (same size) and cover it will trim. This will eliminate the toe kick completely but won’t look unusual. Hope this helps.

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The way I installed, the top of the sink is flush with the bottom of the countertop.

You mean foam on the inside of the cabinet to support the sink?

@@HowtoHacks the framing is supporting the sink the foam would be to kinda make it snug on sides and back.

@@praiselifeworshiplife1ca That’s fine to do and should help hold it in place.

36 inch cabinet 33 inch sink

Thanks. Colors are Irish cream and islander. Colors are from medallion cabinets

They should line up with where the cabinet was cut out at the bottom.

Reveal is 1.75 inches. The weight of the countertop, silicone caulk between the sink and the countertop, and the drain assembly will hold the sink in place.

They often build shoulders, L R and back sides, in the cabinet to support the weight for heavy sinks

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You can use heavier lumber both dimensionally bigger and a stronger species like oak.

@@HowtoHacks I was just thinking the same thing whilst pondering the project this morning. I appreciate your confirmation of the viability of this approach because it will be my first attempt at a project like this and I don’t have the experience to fall back on. I was beginning to feel a bit intimidated by the sheer weight of this thing but you’ve allayed my fears. Thank you.

The weight of the countertop and the silicone caulk along the joint between the sink and the underside of the countertop.

Circular saw with a make shift guide to make a track saw makes a perfectly straight cut while a jigsaw can be a little shifty. However, you could make a track for the jigsaw as well, it would just be slower cutting . For the blade, I had a brand new one laying around so I just used that. Don’t remember how fine it is but the more teeth the smoother the cut. I would get a blade rated for trim work to get the best cut.

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This is what I came to ask as well. How dare back do you decide to place it? Is it a standard amount of space or a preference?

@@fairoaks42so I found someone ask the same question further down finally with a reply. Sounds like it’s just a preference. He said he’s read anywhere from 3/4” to 2”.

Thank you! Mines been installed now for a about a month. It is about 1" past the countertop... looks awesome. Love my farm sink.@@signsoflove6605

Yes the sink is level with the top of the cabinet and the countertop goes over the top lip of the sink.

The top of the cabinet faces are the same height as the plywood.

There is no standard measurement that I’m aware of. I did 1” past the countertop overhang. You can also set it even with the countertop if you want. I think most farm sinks are overhanging the cabinet 3/4 to 2”.

Link to the sink used in this video. amzn.to/3Egfb0c

I read further found the answer, video very helpful thank you! How to Hacks: 3 months ago Once they set the counter on they caulk along the top edge. That caulk and the drain assembly hold it in place.

You want to use pan head cabinet screws of the correct length. Length is determined by how thick the boards are. You don’t want to go through.

36 inch cabinet and a 33 inch sink. There is a link in the video description to the sink I used.

You should order the 33 inch

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It’s towards the end of the video above. We purchased the cabinets and the back panel and installed them.

Link to the sink used in this video. amzn.to/3Egfb0c BOCCHI 1139-001-0120 Classico Apron Front Fireclay 33 in. Double Bowl Kitchen Sink ‎ 33 x 18 x 10 inches

The counter prevents the sink from moving up. Also, after the counter is put in the sink is caulked with silicon along the counter edge. Silicon holds a lot after is sets up. The drain assembly will also hold some.

@@HowtoHacks thanks

@@HowtoHacks finally the answer I've been searching for!!! Thank you!

Because I traced on the opposite side from the sink initially. This left a gap between the line and the edge of the sink that was the thickness of the framing square. The framing square I used was about 1/16th on an inch thick which is enough to notice.

@@HowtoHacks thx makes sense. I am going to trace the under edge and just cut it off 😉

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My sink fit tight on the sides so I did nothing. On the bottom of the apron I used quarter round.

You just have to modify the cabinet to make it fit. Without seeing exactly what you have and are trying to do it’s hard to say exactly what you should do.

Thank You. I will try to put it together and can send you picture. Not sure if i can

No. For instance in this video I installed a 33” sink in a 36” cabinet.

33 inch sink

Not until you install the counter top. When the counter is in you caulk along the edge. This holds it in place.

I like the 10 inch deep bowls. I believe this one is 11 inches deep from the top lip to the bottom outside. However, it could also depend on what will fit where you are going to install it. If it’s an existing cabinet you could potentially be limited to what you can install.

Go to a custom cabinet shop and let them know what you need.

Have you tried to contact a custom cabinet shop?

We ordered a farmhouse sink base from RTA

Probably not but it does help to have an extra set of hands to hold the cabinet so it doesn’t move while the other is sanding or cutting and to lift the sink for test fits. Also, cabinets are expensive with a long lead time. Especially custom cabinets. One slip up and the results could bad. So having an extra set of hands and eyes to double check stuff for that short period is worth it.

BOCCHI 1139-001-0120 Classico Apron Front Fireclay 33 in. Double Bowl Kitchen Sink ‎33 x 18 x 10 inches amzn.to/3Egfb0c

Thank you. One more question. Is the basin cabinet at 33 in wide or did you do the standard 36 in cabinet?

@@justinlitton626 standard 36 inch cabinet

Interesting. With the way the sinks end touch the sides of the cabinet I thought you did a 33 in cabinet. How far out did you extend the apron past the bottom cabinets?

@@justinlitton626 the sink overhangs the front 1.5 inches.

The sink gets caulked in when the countertop is installed.

Yes we adjusted the height of the sink so it fit under the counter by using a level that spanned across the cabinet. Then adjusted as needed.

lol same. Did you find a good video of one?

@@TheBestAsianGamer No, I gave up looking and just modified what I had based on pictures of farm sink cabinets. I took a typical 60" W sink base cabinet I bought at Home Depot (I didnt have the time to build one as I was getting some surgery) and just built a platform in it for the sink to sit on. I obviously had to remove that board in the front, up top, just above the doors and cut the doors down to size so they fit under the platform\sink. Theres still a lot of cabinet space underneath as I installed the platform about 7" down from the top of the cabinet.

They look great actually…

Once they set the counter on they caulk along the top edge. That caulk and the drain assembly hold it in place.

@@HowtoHacks thank you so much for replying! And I loved your video by the way!

@@dowhatmakesyouhappy7002 thanks and you’re welcome.