re-cutting out worktop for new sink ?

grandmaster00

id like to know how difficult it is to re-cut out the hole for the sink in the worktop in my kitchen. i currently have 2 small round sinks and a swivel tap unit in the middle - i want to replace this with a large sink with draining board etc - obviously the hole required would be larger overall the dimensions so that is not the issue im just wondering how difficult this is going to be with the worktop in situ - i take it a jigsaw is my only option really ??

any joiners out there ??

wallbash

Really depends on cupboards underneath.You could find yourself 'sawing' thru a carcass.

But saying that , I would attempt it.

phill99

Its not overly complex.

Just make sure you measure and mark the top properly. (Remember measure twice and cut once). Make sure you have the correct blade in your jigsaw. Take it slowly and it should be ok. As wallbash says, you may go through a carcass but you should be able to see that from the cupboards underneath.

ormus

if the new sink doesnt come with a cutting template, make one from paper or cardboard.

wallbash

Making template , mark round sink , DRAW NEW LINE 0NE CM WITHIN LINE.

rub out old line

Colour_Republic

instead of using a jigsaw you can use a plunge saw, this way you can set the depth of the blade to the worktop so you don't cut through the units below - then finish off the corners with a jigsaw. If you do use a jigsaw, don't put too much pressure on the blade as it can cuase the blade to bend and wonder off line. slowly does it - oh use a down cutting blade too

pupmaster

Put masking tape around area to cut this will avoid chips ans help see pencil line,use a fine tooth blade and measure it twice cut it once!!