Building a butlers sink stand

[HawkEye244]

I'd like to get a few opinions on building this stand.

I'm pretty good at joinery, but I know I won't get a spray lacquered finish as per the photo.

This aside, how easy would this be to build? How should I best go about it ?

 

[Deleted member 174758]

That's a mortise and tenon jointed frame and panel construction. How good are your joinery skills? If you aren't that good, maybe a simpler approach using Dominos, dowels or even (wash my mouth out) pocket hole screws might work for you.

 

[foxhole]

Depends how close you want to match the photo. Easy enough to buy lacquered panels and get similar design.

 

[Roger928]

A few thick planks needed for the top. PLaner/thicknesser?
Be sure to cut the ends off and use them for the side on the right. As opposed to wasting a huge chunk doing a cut out.

 

[HawkEye244]

Depends how close you want to match the photo. Easy enough to buy lacquered panels and get similar design.

Where can I find lacquered panels ?

 

[JohnD]

if you build anything using that kind of sink, bear in mind that the user's hands will mostly be near the bottom of the sink, not at worktop level.

If you mount it with the top of the sink at worktop level, the user will probably be constantly stooping, and complaining of backache.

I have had the misfortune to use one in a house belonging to a little old lady.

 

[Roger928]

If you mount it with the top of the sink at worktop level,

That's higher that it is currently. Which is not how most Belfast sinks are fitted.

 

[JohnD]

how most Belfast sinks are fitted.

they are mostly fitted as fashionable ornaments.

 

[Roger928]

They are ideal for utility rooms imo.
If you have back problems then don't bend over.

 

[foxhole]

they are mostly fitted as fashionable ornaments.

Doubt it,they are very useful and easy to use , hold bigger volume . Also popular in commercial buildings especially for the cleaners to use .

 

[HawkEye244]

I'd expect me building this would cost far more than a factory fitted unit. Seems more trouble than it's worth considering all the odds and sods involved.

If there's anyone interested here I can pass the job on. Client lives in London