On Apr 27, 4:02 am, "3G" wrote:
"tom" wrote in message


correct way for sink installation in laminate top.

use blue painters tape around perimeter where sink will be cut out.
lay sink upside down, place in position on countertop.
measure twice..........cut once.
trace perimeter of sink with pencil.
lift sink up.
measure 5/16" inward (towards sink center) from original trace mark and
connect marks.
measure twice..........cut once.
drill 4 corners with desired paddle bit w/spurs.
cut countertop with jigsaw (w/downward tooth laminate cutting blade as
tom said)

TIP
cut front and back first
screw a piece of scrap to the sink cutout (in center) overlapping the
countertop.
now cut the sides.
the scrap piece will stop the cut out from falling into the hole.

leave a minimum of 2 1/2 in. in front of sink.
and make sure faucet fits behind sink before cutting.

Thank you for the good tips!
Steve