Granite in motion

The installer was over last night to make the template for the granite (Granite Design of IL). I didn't understand this process previously, I just thought they were way better with a tape measure than I am. Turns out he brought these 4" wide white plastic strips and literally made a template. Our island does present them a problem since we have that cutout for the pop-up hood. (Speaking of, AJMadison has never responded to our requests for a replacement part since the hood was damaged - so don't buy from them - just print out the page and Lowes will match the price!) Since the hole is so narrow the granite guys don't really have a saw that can do that (they don't cut with water) and they can't get inside it to polish - but you'll never see down in the hole since the hood will be there and the top cover panel is .25" larger than the hole. He said they'll do some crazy notch on the underside - whatever as long as it works!