Here's a less expensive option which I purchased for my prep sink. I purchased this one because I wanted two ledges and it had pretty good reviews.

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Finally will be installed in a couple of weeks. With O.com coupon you can save even more. They also sell the stainless grid for the bottom.

Same sink is also marketed under the Nantucket name in two sizes.

ZR-PS-3018-16 and ZR-PS-3220-16

Thanks for both of your comments. Not sure I need/want a double ledge as I plan on fabricating a ledge in my counter tops that will extend appx 1.5' to 2' left and right of the sink. As of now, I'm looking at this sink if I go with a ledge sink. Much more money than the two Wilson suggested but I saved 2,500 on my appliances yesterday, so what the hell :)

https://www.creategoodsinks.com/collections/ledge-sinks/products/1-2-radius-ledge-33-single-bowl-with-offset-drain-left-5ls33l

Suggestion?

Just make sure that your ledge will be able to hold the accessories that are available or you will have to make your own accessories!

@RCKsinks. Lovely sink and accessories but not exactly what I'm dreaming up. Main difference is that I'm looking to have the top cutting boards flush with the counter top and able to slide them to the right and left of the sink while still being flush to the top of the counter.

@chispa. Good point but luckily my old man is a TV repair man and has the ultimate set of tools. I can make the accessories for myself :) Seriously, I have always planned to custom make my own wood cutting boards for the top level and have these guys fabricate a few pieces with cut outs for colander, strainers and bowls for the bottom rack if I couldn't source something off the self.

http://www.cuttingboardcompany.com/

I did that with a farm sink, so no front strip of counter material to worry about. Coincidentally, we already owned two bamboo cutting boards which fit perfectly, front-to-back, but aren't quite as thick as the countertop. Doesn't seem to matter.

mama goose: can you share a picture of what you did with the farm sink?

@ Jim F. Thanks for the compliment! When your ready to have the cutting board made contact me. I have several vendors who do individual boards at a reasonable price. They are the artisans I use when my customers want a more individual look to their cutting board. Good luck on your project!

RCK -

Thanks again for the offer but I will not be taking you up on it. I was only half kidding in my reply to chispa. My dad isn't TV repairman (are there such a thing anymore?) but he does have an ultimate set of tools (anyone get the reference?). I up-loaded some pics of a few scrapes he has thrown my way. When I get to his house I might take a few pics of the complete quarter sawn Oak kitchen that he did. not my cup of tea but I must they they do look great and the craftsmanship is top notch. He has other intricate pieces that he has kept for himself there as well. Here are three of his projects, a few more pics in my profile. Cutting boards shouldn't be a problem.

Jim F, those boxes are pretty!

Ratontoo, thanks to photobucket I couldn't find pics of my sink in previous GW threads, but here's a link to my OneDrive kitchen album. Scroll down ap 2/3 of the way to find where work started on the sink wall, and at about 3/4 of the way are pics of the sink reveal and one cutting board. I used a positive reveal on the back wall, but the sides are m/l flush (it was DIY ;).

Kitchen album (corrected)

"Seems like a no brainer to me. Unfortunately that usually means I'm missing something....Please let me know what it is!"

If you're still around after a couple of years, Jim F, I just have to say that's one of the funniest things I've read here at Houzz, maybe because I totally identify with thinking out of the box and then finding out later maybe why no one else does it that way! Hope your sink project worked out well. I'm looking at having Havens manufacture an apron-front sink with a 1 1/2" back flange so I can specify a 1/2" back reveal and set a cutting board front to back on it.

Not advised to create a ledge. You physically can, but now you depend on silicon to keep things water tight. If you keep a zero reveal or an overhang, then water is less likely to accumulate on the sink flange (Which is used to create the ledge). The silicone then can stay intact longer, and not be needed as the primary water guard.

Often the biggest problem we see with ledge sinks is with the installation. Some issues we have been told is with accessories not fitting. However, this is easily avoidable with two best practices:

1. The fabricator should always follow the template

2. Once the hole is cut for the sink, dry fit the accessories to ensure smooth sailing from the client.

If you like ledge sinks then check this new release: Kraus Kore

Joe:

I have to respectfully disagree. Any undermount sink always depends on silicone to keep things water tight, ledge or not. Zero reveals can create an elongated silicone joint which can fray and look terrible. A negative reveal is a crud catcher and more likely to retain water because you can't see the water to wipe it up. A slight positive reveal is best for undermount sinks, no matter the manufacturer's installation template or instructions. And always strap, never clip or block sinks in place.

Clips leak:

Leaking sinks rust reinforcement rods and rusting rods burst countertops.

Joe! How you been?! I always learn something from you.

How does a neg reveal act as a crud catcher? I would think a positive revel would catch because it can act as a shelf and pool water or catch debris.

Negative and zero are the method here in the northeast. I have not heard of issues with it.

It's out of sight, out of mind. Some people don't clean under the lip.