FAQs & How To's

Sink must be flat – sand sink flange to make sure it’s flat. Locate sink location on countertop.  Make sure that the drain location is to the rear of the counter. Use hot melt glue blocks to keep sink in correct location. Clean the countertop and sink flange surfaces with denatured alcohol. Apply sufficient adhesive[Read More]

 Rout rabbet in the back (wall side) of solid surface countertop (1/8″ deep and 7/8″ wide). Cut Cove Stick  (15/16″ wide and 1/2″ thick). Cut Cove Splash (3-11/16″ wide and 1/2″ thick).  One side must be machined. Glue Cove Stick to the Cove Splash using Pinske Cove Jig (#91144N). Allow to dry until adhesive is[Read More]

In most cases, a 250ml adhesive cartridge will produce a 40 ft ¼” bead.  As each project has different needs, you need to calculate your own specific needs.  Generally, if you are close to needing an additional cartridge, you should order an extra cartridge.  Several Mixing Tips per cartridge are usually necessary.  Each time the[Read More]

It is always best to call the specific manufacturer of the solid surface material you are interested in thermoforming.  Based on our own shop’s thermoforming experience, we are sharing our observations below. Affinity – www.affinitysurfaces.com Avonite – www.avonitesurfaces.com  (Avonite acrylics will bend – check all others) Formica Solid Suface – www.formica.com (Will bend – large[Read More]

1.  SQUARE SHEET AND ROUGH CUT TOP TO SIZE A.  Place Sheet on tables of 5/4 boards B.  Rout long edge C.  Square end of sheet D.  Square Seam E.  Place template onto the sheet and mark exact size of top F.  Rough cut sheet to approx. 1/4″ oversize   2.  PREPARE SEAM A.  Rout[Read More]

Sand Paper Comparison Chart MICRON P GRIT 15 1200 30 500 40 320 60 220 80 180 100 150       The following is a recommendation for Sanding  Steps for various finishes:   FINISH               MICRON PAPER P GRIT PAPER Matte 80, 60 Maroon Scothbrite P150, P240, Maroon Scotchbrite Satin 80. 60. 40, 30 P150,[Read More]

If you invest $15,000 in Pinske Edge tools and obtain a loan at 10% interest, your payments are $484 per month for 3 years. For example:  If you can save approximately 10% on each job, and the average job is $4000, you can save $400 per job.  If you do 2 jobs per month, you’ll[Read More]

We have suggestions for setting up a Solid Surface Fabrication Shop. See recommendations for The Pinske Edge tools you’ll need: 1-Man Shop Suggestions (PDF) 3-Man Shop Suggestions (PDF)  

You may find the attached useful in helping  your clients select the right surface material for their needs. See Surface Attributes (PDF)