First of all, you will need to call Ticor to see if they are still selling the S112. For some reason, it's not on their web site right now.

I bought mine about a month ago and it was just installed this week. I love it!

I was not interested in accessories, so that would not have been a draw for me. I do like the sink grid that came with the sink. I'd never had one before so I had no idea what I was 'missing out' on. And for the price of the Ticor... well, that savings can certainly be spent on some other kitchen item. :-)

Hello ma-bookreader - thank you for the input.
I just checked yesterday and it was there. I did notice that if you go to their website and put it in their search engine it doesn't come up, however, I googled it and there was a site for galaxy tool, clicked on it and there it was! Not sure why that is....taking your advice and calling them.

Just to clarify, 16 gauge is thicker (better) than 18 gauge (thinner) one of the many things that make the Ticor sinks such a good deal, however 18 gauge is fine for a main sink so I wouldn't worry either way. I would avoid 20 gauge (thinner still) for a large main sink. It would be fine for a prep or bar sink.

If you are worried about the depth, Galaxy Tools has a new Ticor sink the S6505. It's almost identical to the S112 (large single bowl), but it's 8" deep instead of 10". It's also only $165. I just bought the S112 yesterday after much deliberation. I'm worried about the depth (about 11" deep with undermount and granite), but it's nice to be able to hide dishes while they soak.

There have been many discussions here on how deep is too deep and is it hard on the back etc. Is it hard if you're short, tall, etc. If I recall correctly, the general consensus has been that the depth is not a problem.

What scares me is if I decide it's too deep there's nothing I can do. The granite will be cut and in place.

- Jim

I've been trying to buy the S112 for over a week so I know what's going on. They had been out of stock. Their new stock of S112 came in on Friday. They told me the website would be updated on Monday to show the S112 again. If it's not there you can buy it buy phone for now. That's what they told me to do.

- Jim

We've been using our S112 now for two days--it's just great. The grid is super sturdy, yet easy to lift and clean under. We didn't want any other accessories. I don't think you can go wrong with this one. We got it because of all the accolades on this forum.

Just had my Ticor S 112 installed. It is wonderful! No regrets...fantastic price and the grid comes with it!

I love the S112, and I do not think its too deep (I'm 5'4" if that matters). With the grid in it is slightly less deep than the 10", but still hides whatever you stack in there. Oh and having the grid is great! I do wish it had an offset drain, but for the price and the quality (16 gauge is better than 18 gauge) it is a deal not to pass up!

And, their customer service is superb. When I ordered mine, it came within 2 days!! And I did not pay for speedy delivery.

I also bought my faucet from them. The one I bought (adige) was not on the website. I found out about it by talking to the customer service rep. And then she have me quite a discount on the price. Nice deal all around.

Anybody install this in a 30" cab? I've been told it can be done-- but have yet to hear from somebody who actually did it. If it requires extensive trimming of the cabinet I'll probaby go with a 28" Elkay.

Thank you all for your input - I greatly appreciate it! Sounds like I can't go wrong with this one.

Jim - I was thinking the same thing, once done, thats it - we too are going with granite so I want to make sure that the sink I get will be for keeps.
Great to know that they still have them - I tried calling earlier and was on hold for 15 min and decided to try later - maybe because it's the weekend? I was worried that I'd have to start over in finding a sink and just when my DH was relieved to hear the price - everything in our remodeling has been pricey.

mcul 2 - Good to hear that you don't think it's too deep - I'm 5'5" - you've put my mind at ease. Didn't think of the grid raising it a bit, that helps. I love the thought of hiding my dirty dishes!

Quality, price, speedy deliveries and excellent customer service - Almost seems to good to be true!

LoveToCook9...depth is more of a problem for taller folks...they have to lean further down to get to the bottom of the sink. That said, my 6'5" DH says our Ticor 9" deep sink is fine...no problems (9" + 3cm granite = approx 10-1/4" total depth). (We have the S405D--2 bowls.)

Morton5...the S112 has overall dimensions of 31-1/2" x 18-1/2". They state you need a 32" cabinet. When I first started looking for sinks, my KD told me that any sink w/overall dimensions of 1/2" narrower than our cabinet would work. In our case, we have a 36" sink base with the S405D...35-1/8" x 20-7/8"...and we were able to fit our sink in without modifying the cabinet in any way (3/4" cabinet sides). Bottom line...the S112 will not fit in a 30" sink base w/o modifying it and, possibly, the cabinets on either side of it. Is there any way you can fit a 32" or 33" sink base?

Another Ticor S112 fan here. The grate is heavy duty and the quality of the sink compares favorably to our top-of-the-line Elkay at 3x the price.

You cannot fit the Ticor S112 into a 30" base. It fit in our 32" base after the granite guy cut about an inch or so from each side of the top frame of the cabinet (he assured us it will not effect the integrity of the cabinet).

Mine fits in a 30" cabinet, but they are custom cabinets...have a chat with the cabinet folks because it can be done!!

I took the plunge and ordered my sink, the s112. They told me I'd receive it by Thursday! Now to get the countertops in....
Thank you all again.

I am currently doing my research on buying ANOTHER single bowl sink. Yes that's right ANOTHER one. Why you ask, well it goes something like this, I am one of those gals that always wants the best bang for her buck, and I have almost always been happy with my generic purchase. I had my eye on a Blanco sink that I really liked and went out searching for something that had the appearance of Blanco but not a Blanco price. I found a company called MR Direct.I was ecstatic. The sink cost me less than 130 dollars, the shipping was about 20 and the grid for the sink was about 18 dollars. This is where the story gets ugly. I got my sink and it really was not what I expected. The sink had this Chinese feel to it and when my husband inspected it he said it was very light and didnt have the best soundproofing. The stainless steel grid was not stainless at all, and had huge spaces in them and very poorly constructed.
We were on a time crunch though and our granite guys needed the template that same day the sink was delivered. So I closed my eyes and handed the sink over to our fabricators. This all happened about a month ago and today after only a few weekend dinner parties my sink looks like a worn out dull stainless steel sink I picked up at Home Depot. There are scratches all over the sink (my old stainless steel sink never scratched like this one before) the grid is sagging and there is a weird smell that is coming from the sink???
I guess it is my fault for being such a penny pincher but I wanted to share my experience with everyone I could, MR Direct sinks may save you some money but the quality is just not there. I am currently on the lookout for a new sink that has the same dimensions as the 3118 model I bought from them, ANY SUGGESTIONS?

I recently bought the Ticor S112 from Galaxy Tools.com. I was excited about getting the sink after reading so much about Ticor on this forum (who knew I'd ever be excited about sinks?!). Anyway, it came (quickly) without the grid. I thought maybe I misunderstood when I bought and it didn't come with it, or something like that. After reading this thread, I was getting bummed that my sink didn't come with a grid. SO, I emailed GalaxyTool. Within the day they emailed me back saying it had been backordered and had already been shipped. Sure enough, two days later it arrived. And it looks great (in the box :)).

my S112 was installed a couple of days ago....it looks wonderful!!!

Ticor/Galaxy Tool Supply buys there sinks from MR Direct Inc or www.mrdirectint.com. For a fact! I am in the countertop fabrication business and use to buy from GTS. One of my orders was shipped directly from MR Direct. I call MR Direct 1 877 946 5725 and confirmed this. There sinks are sold under a few dozen different brand names. Ticor S112 is MRD's 3118. Call and check yourself. Jim Reeves

The prices at MR direct are really cheap!! Now I understand why Galaxy accepts almost whatever bid you offer. I wonder how their faucets hold up?

I got my "16 gage" sink from MR direct today... well it's fishy alright. 16 gage 304 stainless =.060 inches thick. The MR sink measures .040 inches at the countertop flange = 20 gage!!!
I stopped by Home Depot to verify measurements on similar sinks.
Kohler 16 gage sink measures .057 inches at countertop flange, .050 at strainer (reduction due to deep drawing)
Elkay 18 gage measures .047 at countertop flange, .040 at strainer.
Pegasus 20 gage measures .040 at countertop flange, .030 at strainer.
MR Direct sink measures .040 at countertop flange, .030 at strainer. This is a 20 gage sink and not all 16 gage as advertised. All other manufacturers gage dimensions are correct at the flange which had minimal deformation during deep drawing.
All measurements were taken using a calibrated Mitutoyo digital caliper.
The sink looks nice, but is not what it is advertised to be -all 16 gage. I checked their website which states the top is 16 gage and the bowls are 18 gage which is in conflict with their Ebay ad which states all 16 gage construction.
What else is there that isn't what it's supposed to be??? You really want to put $1k+ of granite on top of that?
I told them I wanted a full refund including shipping both ways for false advertising which they declined. They did not respond to my emails so I am filing payment disputes with both Ebay and with my credit card. Just know what you're getting into. Buyer beware... MR Direct is false advertising.

Well I disputed the payment. Now MR Direct is using logic that a large quantity of non-disputed sales/transactions makes their product legitimate? This is nonsense - didn't we just see major wall street firms selling mortgage backed securities with AAA ratings that were a complete fraud? It was good for a while right?

If their product truly is 16 gage material as stated in the listing and they make their own sinks then MR Direct should be able to supply a material certification or invoice from the metal supplier stating "16 gage (.060thk) 304 cres per ASTM A240" or equivalent. I am an SAE panel member (society of automotive engineers) and we write and maintain the specifications to which these types of materials are produced by the metal manufacturers. There's just no debating an actual measurement or an invoice from a supplier.

This is MR Direct company. I personally would like to say that neversink2 is a competitor trying to sway people at this forum from our sinks. Our sinks are one of the few companies certified and you can check this at the UPC listings at pld.iapmo.org. We stand behind our product. We also have our 7 day no risk guarantee on first orders where if you buy the sink and receive it you have 7 days and if you don't want to keep it we will pay for shipping back and refund your total purchase price including shipping. I apologize if I am not allowed to post here as a company but we can not sit idly by while people defame our products which are reputable. You can search the internet and you will see that many companies who sell sinks are just reselling ours and people are getting duped into paying to much. Thanks for your time reading this and I hope you give us a chance.

Here is a link that might be useful: MR Direct Sinks

MR did take the sink back and refund the original shipping. I'd like to add that I'm not a competitor and don't know where they get that info. I'm a mechanical engineer design aircraft components so I know what sheet metal is and should be. Also, I'm not defaming MR products, just presenting facts. The sink was nice, just not 16 gage steel as advertised. If it was, then I would have kept it. Companies can have all kinds of things UL listed and certified etc but that just means that they're safe for their intended use. Anyway, the dispute is settled and my posts are just here to educate other consumers so they know exactly what they're getting.

I am looking to purchase an SS sink, possibly MRDirect. Thus I need an answer to two questions from MRDirect and/or others:

1. Is MRDirect made of 16 gauge steel?
2. Is Ticor a renamed MRDirect?

There's just too much smoke around MRDirect on this forum to be completely comfortable.