ᐅ Ikea Faktum Oval Sink 2009 / Cut-out Template Missing

Hello fans,

I’m moving and will receive a used Faktum kitchen. Before that, I need to go to the hardware store to buy a new countertop and want to have the correct hole cut for the sink.

The sink nearly fills an 80cm (32 inches) wide cabinet. The basin is wider than the draining board with the well-known wide grooves.

- Why the hardware store? On the other side, the kitchen has an acacia countertop, which is not available at IKEA, but at...

- Question 1: Have you ever had an oval cutout made? (OK, this is more a question about..., but maybe someone can still share their experience)

- Question 2: I only have a photo of the kitchen; the sink is no longer available in the current range – where can I get the template to have the cut made correctly?

P.S. Unfortunately, there is no URL with the kitchen photo – can I upload photos myself?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

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- Question 1: Have you ever had an oval cutout made? (OK, this is a bit off-topic..., but maybe someone can still say something)

Is the cutout really oval, or is it an arc?
An oval (elliptical) shape can only be done with a CNC router (at a carpenter’s workshop), but I don’t think you want to know the prices for that… 😀
If it’s an arc, they might be able to do it with a plunge router, but I have no idea if your hardware store offers that service, or what the cost would be.

Otherwise, you’ll have to make the cutout yourself using a jigsaw.
Although that’s not exactly easy either, especially to get a perfectly perpendicular cut. On curves, the saw blade tends to drift outward at the bottom, especially with thicker material…

- Question 2: I only have a photo of the kitchen; the sink is no longer available - where can I get the template to have the cutout made correctly?

You could simply use the cutout from the old countertop as a template.
Either trace it onto cardboard or take the piece of the old countertop directly to the hardware store…

If the old countertop is no longer available, you’ll need to do the following:
Place the sink upside down on a sufficiently large piece of cardboard and trace the exact outer contour.
Then measure (in several places) the width of the rim between the outer edge of the sink and the vertical metal flange where the mounting clips attach.
Draw this distance all around the outer contour you just traced to create the required cutout shape.
Double-check for errors, then cut out the inner shape.
Your template should now fit the sink perfectly.
If not, make adjustments again.
Once everything fits, take it to the hardware store or cut it yourself.

Best regards

Hello,

a good jigsaw has a blade that can be adjusted at an angle, or more precisely, an adjustable bevel. You don’t need a CNC router or a woodworking rasp for that 😉

Just a bit of finesse, a fresh sharp blade, and enough patience.

Keep in mind not to confuse the top and bottom edges; otherwise, the basin will only fit upside down AND you’ll need a new board – in other words: plan carefully!

That's right, good jigsaws have an adjustable bevel angle.
But I have noticed myself sometimes that especially with thick and hard materials, the blade doesn’t stay straight in tight curves; instead, it bends towards the outside of the curve.
As a result, for example, a round hole on the underside becomes larger than on the top side (where the jigsaw is).

And unfortunately, curve saw blades only help to a limited extent in this case...