On 28 Aug 2004 13:04:21 -0700, (mbrooks) wrote:

I bought a used stainless sink and the four flanges underneath (used
to bolt the sink to the countertop) are half-rusted and ugly. I'd like
to remove the and use the flat under-surface of the sink with a wooden
fram underneath and make a stand for it out of plain 2x4. The sink
itself is good and clean but those flanges are too rotted to keep.

I got one of the worst rusted flanges off by pulling/twisting with
pliers and hitting it at the seam with a hammer and garden spade,
using the spade like a chisel. This technique is not working as well
with a less rusted flange.

What would be a good approach?

Your best bet is to use a plasma cutter. With a little
home-engineering you can power it from your home's Shipstone.

Google for details.

Mike Patterson
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