I want to order that $35 sink bridge, but that website makes me nervous....
I agree. I'll be a close follower after seeing reports from the first pioneers.
Ken
I want to order that $35 sink bridge, but that website makes me nervous....
I’ve ordered several things from AliExpress (Alibaba—the Chinese EBay). I was pretty nervous at first, but at this point I wouldn’t hesitate. I’ve had no issues in the 5 or so purchases I made. Some take a while to get here, but one arrived within two days (it was stocked in the US).I want to order that $35 sink bridge, but that website makes me nervous....
Yeah, the steel rods may rust, and the thumb screws may strip out of the nylon or HDPE or whatever is used to hold the stone. It’s a risk, but for $40 delivered I figure it’s worth a gamble, and worse case I’ve got a starting point to make a better version than I receive. Will post an update when I get it.7cm wide.. abt just wide enough for a regular stone
i did use a similar sinkbridge over a long commercial sink ( long) .. ONly problem i had was that it can topple over either to the left or right if you do not spread pressure across the whole width of stone..
A switch over to a 10cm wide plank and very stable
The steel rods may rust..
What do you mean by a while? Do things take about a week or a month? I'm just trying to understand the timeframes.I’ve ordered several things from AliExpress (Alibaba—the Chinese EBay). I was pretty nervous at first, but at this point I wouldn’t hesitate. I’ve had no issues in the 5 or so purchases I made. Some take a while to get here, but one arrived within two days (it was stocked in the US).
I want to order that $35 sink bridge, but that website makes me nervous....
Thanks! Might order one. Though I do have some spare scrap walnut... Seems a shame to use walnut for a sink bridge, though...Yup. i have the Kramer sink bridge and like it alot.
Thanks! Might order one. Though I do have some spare scrap walnut... Seems a shame to use walnut for a sink bridge, though...
My latest acquisition:
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Total overkill, of course, but it's fun to use and very well made. Grey anodised aluminium blocks, stainless steel rails and screws. (The screw for the centre support for the stone is made out of brass.) Weight is 3 kg.
My great great grandchildren will still be able to use this…
Received the $35 (ok, so $50 all in) sink bridge from China tonight. I lost track of when I ordered it, but it seems like it took about 3 weeks to get.
All in all I'm impressed. The plastic pieces are substantial and look to be UHWPE or equivalent. The stainless rods are sturdy, and the stainless thumb screws seem decent enough. Will post some pictures in use, but here's a pic after unwrapping.
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Looks really good! Check for flex of the steel rods when you use it. If they are stiff enough, I think you have a bargain there!All in all I'm impressed. The plastic pieces are substantial and look to be UHWPE or equivalent. The stainless rods are sturdy, and the stainless thumb screws seem decent enough.
I have been away too long. I need that.My latest acquisition:
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Total overkill, of course, but it's fun to use and very well made. Grey anodised aluminium blocks, stainless steel rails and screws. (The screw for the centre support for the stone is made out of brass.) Weight is 3 kg.
My great great grandchildren will still be able to use this…
Anyone have any experience with this guy?
https://www.cutleryandmore.com/henc...JCRFDc-nqoxPcQbmEaIrepBEWy5tl5p8aAt0dEALw_wcB
It popped up on a google search for "homemade sink bridge"... literally the exact OPPOSITE of want I was searching for google But hey, 1/3 the cost.
Oh no! Your knives will all be blunt!Meanwhile, I am using piece of wooden plank with old rag...
Me, too!Meanwhile, I am using piece of wooden plank with old rag...
Wooden plank with two stops. Check out some of the earlier threads. Realistically, it works just as well, and costs a tiny fraction of what you pay for the Czar one. Make another one for $3 once the current one rots enough to throw away.I tried getting one from Australia or from China but the freight was just too high.
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