worktop join

[bazak1]

Hi,
i need to join two worktops BUT the join will not be over a cupboard, but over an appliance ( dryer ).
There is no way around this, due to the layout of the kitchen and lengths of worktops. How can i join these two worktops but make it a solid reliable join, bearing in mind there will be nothing at the front to support it.
Any ideas ?

 

[gregers]

you could screw up from underneath a 12mm mdf cleat to span the joint,but you might be able to see the raw edge of the mdf,or you could obtain a bit of steel plate with holes in to screw up into the worktop????

 

[Mark Br]

Biscuit joint it?

 

[Fluffybf]

I agree with Gregers Heres a good plate from Wickes http://www.wickes.co.uk/Timber-Brackets/Flat-Joining-Plate/invt/152804
You could also use a joining strip http://www.wickes.co.uk/Worktop-Top-Trims/Straight-Joint-Trim/invt/310037
If you want to do a proper job then you will need a worktop jig to router out the recesses to take worktop bolts http://www.topclasscarpentry.com/product/16860/ with, as Mark Br says, Biscuits http://www.topclasscarpentry.com/product/16861/

 

[worktopjig]

There's a good range of worktop jigs @ http://www.chippyshop.co.uk