I am just excited because person doing our cabinets now says he can get a 33 inch sink into the current sink space and still keep the 24 inch dishwasher. So, I now have more sink options. I'll look again at fireclay as suggested, but thinking price is prohibitive and thought there were some negatives to it that I didn't like, but, I will look again. I do prefer stainless for use over cast iron, but love the look of cast iron for an older house. It's not life or death to me either way now that I can fit in a double bowl. I know there are advantages to single, but I've been here 17 years w/a deep single cast iron that was put into last owners remodel, and I still haven't adjusted. My husband and I, as well as our kids all cook, so I know the disadvantage of double w/large pots, but a minor inconvenience for me compared to the trouble of washing dishes in a deep single. I always have so many things that can't go into the dishwasher that I'd prefer the ease (for me) of washing all that extra stuff in the double. As far as stainless showing water spots, I just have too many other cleaning problems to confront that water spots arent' an issue for me. Really, we are a messy family. The stainless drawback for me is really that I'm spending all this money on a 1920's kitchen look and then sticking a stainless sink in it. I still might do it, but the look is what bothers me. If I had a newer kitchen, I'd definitely do stainless. I don't like the breakage either w/cast iron. That's it's biggest drawback for me. Right now, I'm seriously considering the kohler tile-in brookfield, cast iron, because I really, really love the look of a tiled in sink and would prefer losing the dirty edge that comes w/the drop in sink. But, I could change my mind. Oh, and columbusguy, I totally appreciate the way you got your sink. If i could fit an old cast iron w/those built in drainboards, I'd prefer cast iron. Had an apartment w/the drainboards and loved it. We will be putting in a cast-iron pedestal sink we picked up at a garage sale for $12. Cast iron definitely for me outside the kitchen. Oh, and just wondering if you are in Columbus, columbusguy? We just got back from visiting my brother and his family in north columbus, pretty close to OSU campus. I'm originally from Ohio, but in upstate NY now. Thanks for all the input.

Kraus. Many happy owners on this forum. 16-gauge stainless, comes with sink grid and strainer free. I'll link below a reputable website that also always has coupons for 5%-15% off (the home page will show the coupon code). You could also think about Blanco Silgranit instead of stainless steel. Lots of fervent converts on this forum, who have converted from stainless steel sinks to Silgranit. The main reasons being no water spots, scratching, or dullness. Do a search on this forum for Silgranit and you'll come up with a lot of threads. Here is a link that might be useful: Kraus Stainless Steel Sinks

Funny you should resurrect this semi-zombie thread, Jon-West -- I FINALLY picked countertops and installed everything a few weeks ago. I'm happy to say the S112 looks great, I absolutely love the grid, and am super happy with everything. Pic taken before I picked up a few stainless steel outlet covers at HD to complete everything. Materials: counters -- Silestone Steel tile -- Susan Jablon Lime Melon blend faucet -- Hansgrohe Metro sink -- Ticor S112 w/grid airswitch -- Galaxy Tool Supply brushed nickel soap dispenser -- Premier brushed nickel bar stools -- Lumisource Mojito

Is your ticor sink the 405? Can't find it anywhere. Galaxy tools have them backordered till early Dec "IF" they arrive, could be held up in customs so he says. I am scared to take the chance and my fabricator really wants to get going. My other choices are the Kohler 3099 D sink which is quite pricey (anyone have one installed?) or an off brand from Builders spec that is basically the same size as the Ticor except overall width is a little smaller. It is from Italy and the salesgal online says people rave about the sink. Decisions, decisions............. If anyone knows of an available Ricor 405 please let me know, doesn't look like overstock has the right one.