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   TomT226 | Sep 05, 2003 01:24pm | #1

   You could try an abrasive blade on a 4" angle grinder. Don't know if it would chip the enamel or not. Tape the good edge, make a scoring cut first, then cut away. You might want to look for an old cast iron or steel sink that has emamel on it for a test...

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   BJMattson | Sep 06, 2003 01:07am | #2

   Hi 44

   Definitely recommend you score any cut line, possibly with a fine bladed tool prior to using the actual cutting tool.  I believe I've seen that approach used in other materials to avoid chipping along the cut lines.

   Also - is the enamel color one for which there are any touch up kits available?  Just in case!

   Good luck.

   BJ

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   SamT | Sep 06, 2003 01:58am | #3

   The enamel will chip, a little or a lot, and the edge will rust. So figure on that touchup paint.

   SamT

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   HeavyDuty | Sep 06, 2003 05:18am | #4

   Here is how I'll do it.

   Score the enamel with a stone on a Dremel tool, bevelled toward the intended cut line.

   Cut the steel just a hair shy of the scored enamel with a cut-off wheel on a grinder.

   Finish with a belt sander or a sanding disc, sand from enamel to steel.

   If everything fails, as SamT said, touch up kit.

   Tom

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   toast953 | Sep 07, 2003 07:38am | #5

   TO ALL, finally a decision, "we" are going with a 24" undercounter fridge unit. Wow, it is sometimes amazing to me the amount of Phone calls and time one can make, researching an  item. I did find out I could get a 30" wide underconter fridge for,,,, $1,200.00 plus $300.00 for freight, 8 to 10 weeks lead time. So, I threw all my options on the table, let some other people look at them, with me, and I'am in the process of chewing out the old 30" fridge in pieces- literally. I DO appreciate this forum, all that I learn from it, and I hope I never have to use these tips on cutting enamel over metal. Thanks all, Jim J

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   xMikeSmith | Sep 08, 2003 02:44am | #6

   44.. the enamel is probably porcelain.. it's going to chip.. your labor will be very excessiver and the results questionable..

    i'd think twice about the option of a new countertop

   Mike Smith   Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   toast953 | Sep 08, 2003 07:14am | #7

   Thank you Mike. Be Safe out there, Jim J