I am ready to cut the bar top. Is there any reason no to extend the overhang edge by 2 inches, making a wider front to back bar, i.e. instead of 26″ maybe 28 or 30″.
No problem whatsoever. Typical bar overhand ranges from 4 to 12 inches. I have this crazy habit where every time I visit a new bar I measure the overhang using my hand. I’d say the vast majority are 6 to 8 inches max. and that includes the arm rail molding.