Re: Light work bench.
Kitchen (chipboard) worktops are usually either the thick type or the not so thick type, if using the thicker type for heavy work then I would recommend 600mm maximum unsupported span, another thing worth mentioning is if it's going in a damp building/shed or there's a chance of any moisture sloshing around then seal any exposed edges against moisture using an edging strip glued with impact adhesive.
As an alternative run a bead of clear silicone rubber along the exposed edge(s) and rub it in with a cloth, let it go off a bit then rub another layer in, that's the way I did all the edges of worktop cutouts and the back exposed edges of worktops when installing them and fitting drop in sinks etc.
Lawrence.
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