Perhaps it has to do with one having a reveal (#1 above) and the other not (#2 above). That's the only thing I could see different that would affect how wide the flanges are. Take heed in AndreaK's review on the site for sink #2 on the waterspots. These satin finish sinks spot like crazy. We have 1 sink with a reveal with a satin finish and 1 without a reveal with a brushed finish in our kitchen. It is much easier to keep the non-reveal sink clean (no ledge for anything to cling to + no waterspots. Sink #2 is also a better quality sink based on the thicker gauge (18) and the chrome/nickel content ratio (18/10). Hope this helps!

Thanks, all, for your answers. I spent the last 2 days focusing on selecting and tagging my granite!!!! I'll post pics in a new thread. In the meantime.... willtv - thanks. If I can't find the Ticor S113 (or equivalent), I think that will be my choice - it seems to be readily available, so I'm using it as my back up. lucypwd - I love the idea of the Franke Orca, but not the price tag. :( I actually found it on one website for $575, but then the grids are extra.... it gets even more expensive quickly and I frankely (pun intended) can't afford it. Good to get the feedback that the bottom grid is really the one you most use. And so sorry to hear about your Silgranit/painter episode. I hope they offered you at least some compensation??? mrdirect - thanks for the link to your 346 sink. It does look like (and the dimensions match) the Ticor S113. I had only seen your 345 previously and it wasn't what I wanted. The 346 is, but.... do you have cutting boards and/or drainers to fit? I don't see drainers at all on your website and 346 is not an option when I look at the cutting boards under accessories. Also, a "wire grid" is an option when I look at the sink; can you provide a picture of what that looks like? I am assuming this is the same as a "sink grate" under accessories?

SouthernStitcher....your mom sounds a lot like mine! All the kids wanted to come to our house b/c it was the "fun" house and my mom was always feeding everyone! I have fond memories of the various KoolAid flavors...we each got to choose the "flavor of the day" on a rotating basis...even some of our friends got to pick! My mom also has a SS sink...not quite 50 years old (maybe 30 years...)...but she was just commenting yesterday that when she remodels her kitchen she thinks she'll keep the sink b/c it's in such great shape. I don't know what "brand" it is, but I'm not sure it matters much if you get a sink from a reputable manufacturer. ++++++++++++++ If you do a search, you'll find a lot of threads about sinks...depth, grids, single vs double, SS vs fireclay vs cast iron vs granite composite, etc. Here are some things... If you will be under mounting your sink, the depth will be the depth of the sink + the thickness of your countertop. So, my sink is 9" deep with 3cm (~1-1/4") granite. That means that my sink is approx 10-1/4" deep. The taller you are, the harder a deep sink is on your back b/c you have to lean over farther to get to the bottom of the sink. The larger the ledge in front of the sink, the more you have to lean in to get to the sink. Sink grids will raise the bottom of the sink up an inch or so. They also keep things off the bottom so that it's easier to rinse the sink (items aren't sitting on the bottom blocking access to the drain), they're flat so things don't tilt, you can drain dishes on them w/o re-immersing them in dirty/soapy water, they protect the bottom from scratches, etc. You'll find this information and a lot more if you do a search. Search one of two ways: (1) Directly in GardenWeb. Use the search button on the bottom of the thread list page, not the the top of the page. (2) Using Google or other search engine. If you do it this way, be sure to specify "site=ths.gardenweb.com" as part of the search (at least for Google).

In our old house we had the Krauss undermount (loved it!). Now we have the Kohler Stages 45" in our current house (love it more!). The Stages is 10.5" from the bottom of the sink to the top of the granite. There is a grid on the bottom of both these sinks, so that brings it up a bit. The only time I find it tough on the back is when there are a bunch of pots and pans from some special dinner or canning or cooking project. Realistically, those events are tiring all by themselves, so I don't think it's the depth of the sink necessarily. I'd go for it.