Laminate work top step in from standard depth to slim

[perky416]

Evening all,

I need to fit a square edge kitchen worktop but in a way i never have before.

Across the wall are 4 cabinets. X2 standard depth, and x2 300mm slimline next to them (itll be more like 400mm when i pull them out to add the service cavity).

What is the best way to fit the worktop to match the step in?

What was already there was 2 pieces of worktop joined together. But this had a rounded edge, and was a speckled pattern. The new one is oak, so im worried if i do this the grain wont match as you transition between the 2 pieces.

The other option i was thinking, as it is square edge, was to use one entire length of worktop and cut the step in directly into the front and glue an edging strip on. However my reservations are...if i use a track saw, the corner where the 2 edges meet wont be a perfect cut due to the circular blade. My other reservation, if i trim using a router, the corner will have a tight curve the radius of the router bit, and im not sure the edge strip will bend and adhere to the edge correctly.

I have attached a picture of what was originally there so you can see what im trying to achieve.

What do you guys think?

Thanks

 

[Old Salt]

Oak effect laminate or the wood blocks glued together?
I think I would either use a curved edge between the two or a diagonal 45 degree rather than the stepped edge.

Why not have a trial run with the existing worktop before you ditch it using both options of square and curved edges.

 

[perky416]

Its oak effect laminate.
The kitchen designer used a 45 degree edge but i didnt like it. A curved edge might work. Whats the best way to achieve that?

 

[cdbe]

Just track saw it and chisel/sand out the chipboard underneath.

 

[Old Salt]

You would need to practice but a curved plywood template as a guide clamped to the worktop and then a router.

Jigsaw and tidy up with router.