Advice on fitting solid wood worktop/bar

[peejay123]

We have a piece of solid wood worktop (approx 1.2m x 0.6m) that I want to fit to our kitchen wall. I want to fit the long edge against the wall and put two legs at the outer front corners.

I would just like some advice on how to fit it to the wall. Battening or brackets, or both? And if brackets, what kind should I use. The key for us is to do it a cheaply as possible! I am happy to put some battening underneath, as long as it doesn't go too near the outer side edges - in order to stay hidden. It will be going into a solid wall. Also, what size batten would be recommended and any advice on screw lengths for the batten/brackets would be much appreciated?

[speed]

you need both really

a piece of 2x1 will be fine, cut it 100mm short on each side so it will be hidden then 3 40mm brackets

screws 3" for 2x1 and 1" for brackets

[peejay123]

Thanks for that advice. Perfect detail.

Just one last thing, should I be fitting the brackets to the 2x1 or the wall? I assume the 2x1 as there are 3 brackets. If it should be the wall, where do I put the 3rd bracket, assuming I put one either side of the 2x1?

[StyXSIS]

Fit to the 2x1 batten as that is your hight and worktops level fixing point.

[speed]

the brackets go on the 2x1,

the 2x1 supporst the top and the brackets stop it pulling away from the wall

[Fitz]

If it is only 600mm wide and fixed well to the wall, you should get away with one breakfast bar leg in the middle of the other end, set in a little. You will find two legs will cut down on the amount of space for people to sit at it.