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The Rachiele® Journal
Insights on design, craftsmanship, and the modern kitchen.
Do Stainless Steel Sinks Scratch? Yes, but Not the Way You Think
Every stainless steel sink scratches. What most brands won't tell you is that most of those scratches are permanent. Here's why a Rachiele® 316L sink is different, and how to restore one to like-new in seconds.
Dino Rachiele
3 min read
Who Actually Invented the Workstation Sink? Here Is the Documented Timeline
A dated 2010 invoice, a customer's Christmas photo, and public records settle a question I get asked often: who actually built the first workstation sink. Here is the documented timeline.
Dino Rachiele
3 min read
A Senior Engineer at Blue Origin Designed Every Detail of His Sink. This Is the Sink That Proved It.
A senior engineer at Blue Origin designed every detail of his own custom bronze sink, down to two mechanisms we had never built before. Here's the story, and the sink.
Dino Rachiele
3 min read
Workstation Sink Buying Guide - 6 Design Details That Matter Most
Workstation Sink Buying Guide: Before buying a workstation sink, learn the 6 details that matter most, bowl size, drain performance, accessories, build quality, and material selection.
Dino Rachiele
9 min read
What Separates a Truly Luxury Custom Sink From Everything Else on the Market
Rachiele® has handcrafted luxury custom sinks since 1999. Discover what separates a true custom sink from every imitation - 316L surgical-grade stainless steel, MicroWelded™ corners, and a private consultation with the inventor of the workstation sink.
Dino Rachiele
10 min read
Why Most People Hate Their Corner Kitchen Sink - And What 27 Years of Replacing Them Taught Me
For 27 years I've been replacing double bowl corner sinks that homeowners can't stand. Learn what makes them fail and how a custom single bowl corner workstation sink changes everything.
Dino Rachiele
7 min read
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