Sink Covers Revisited

davidz71 · 02-07-2006, 09:50 PM

I've used the search function for sink covers and am wondering if anyone has tried the Camco SinkMates? I've also thought about going to Lowe's and buying several of the white cutting boards and cutting to overlap the 12" X 14" inside dimensions of my sinks. I wonder if a router could be used to take the thickness down that would overlap the edges of the sink or if it would be better to add an additional thickness with the 12" X 14" cutout keeping the top piece in place. How would these two pieces be mated together if I did this?

2airishuman · 02-07-2006, 11:11 PM

hi craig......

i am using this camco sink insert cutting board thingie......is this what you are referring to?

i do like it...and as you can see from the pics, it's thin enough to fit under the sink covers without raising them....

it has 4 adjustable rubber stops on the bottom....that when positioned properly....keep it from sliding around in the sink.

as you can see it isn't a perfect fit for the classic sink size....but still works great.

i think in the close up (#4), you can just see one of the black bumpers....this was before i adjusted them the 2nd time a little tighter....

cheers
2air'

**azflycaster** · 02-07-2006, 11:51 PM

I do not have sink covers. Has anyone made them from butcher block? I was thinking of cutting them a little bigger then the sink and then routing the bottom to fit in the hole. I would like to hear what you may have done........

juel · 02-08-2006, 06:05 AM

Well, I have the sink covers for my Argosy, but this may be the place to ask another "kitchen" question. The Argosys didn't come with the burner top cover. It is the same stove that's in the Airstreams of that era, but just didn't come with that stainless cover. Anyone know where you can buy that cover and retro fit it. I think it should work. Any input?

overlander63 · 02-08-2006, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by juel

Well, I have the sink covers for my Argosy, but this may be the place to ask another "kitchen" question. The Argosys didn't come with the burner top cover. It is the same stove that's in the Airstreams of that era, but just didn't come with that stainless cover. Anyone know where you can buy that cover and retro fit it. I think it should work. Any input?

You can, and I did with our Argosy. I picked up a cover at the rally flea market, and installed it in about 30 minutes, before we even left the rally the next morning.

juel · 02-08-2006, 08:23 AM

Thanks, I'll have to start lookinig for salvage parts. Good to know it can be done.

BIGED52 · 02-08-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by juel

Well, I have the sink covers for my Argosy, but this may be the place to ask another "kitchen" question. The Argosys didn't come with the burner top cover. It is the same stove that's in the Airstreams of that era, but just didn't come with that stainless cover. Anyone know where you can buy that cover and retro fit it. I think it should work. Any input?

Judy, I may still have one in my garage if you are interested? Just let me know (PM) and I will try to dig it out from all my restoration parts. Ed

Tom Nugler · 02-08-2006, 01:00 PM

I once cut and routed a wooden cutting board to fit the sink. Covers a multitude of sins hiding in your sink, including a pot of water to soak off the dried oatmeal from breakfast.
Went inside the coach a few weeks later to get her ready for the next outing. The board had warped up about an inch and a half on each side from the evaporating water.

Cut the next one from plastic.

Tom.

**flyfshr** · 02-08-2006, 04:21 PM

I took the time to make a butcher block sink cover with my new table saw I got for Christmas. Had some maple laying around from a garage sale and wanted to put it to good use. Made the cover, routed the bottom edge enough to fit the sink and rounded the corners so the radius would match the corners on the sink. It came out great. I was sooo proud. Left it in place in the trailer during the following week and went out on Saturday morning and it had warped slightly. Still undecided about whether I want to route it some more to make it fit or what. I'll probably get over my frustration and make it work. Then I get to make a second one.

Brad
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87MH · 02-08-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by davidz71

.....add an additional thickness with the 12" X 14" cutout keeping the top piece in place. How would these two pieces be mated together if I did this?

I used "Liquid Nails" to mate the granite sink covers with plywood "insert stops" on the 345.

davidz71 · 02-08-2006, 07:55 PM

Dennis, sharp looking counter. I wish mine looked that elegant.