Finally got started on Norms Miter Bench and Storage. I had previously rough cut the base components so thankfully I didn’t have to break down six sheets of 3/4 ply. I started with the rabbits and the dado’s on all of the pannels. Note, the rabbits (when called for) go on the back not the front of the panel, most important on the right cabinet (scratch one panel). Then used a template to cut the notches and hole in the back for dust collection (scratch the same panel the second time).
Cutting the half laps in the 2×4 creates an absolute mess of chips and dust even with dust collection. It is monotonous and dirty process. I got done with the left cabinet half laps and needed a break so I went ahead and assembled the 2×4 frame for the left cabinet.
I have mounted the line for the dust collection, and now I need to add the line for the compressed air. 
Now it is time to finish up the right cabinet 2×4 half lap frame and get the dust collection line ran. I also need to move the air compressor up into the loft and get the line ran down for that.
More to follow.
-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"
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GaryK
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posted 177 days ago
Looks like you’re making good progress. I’m looking forward to seeing how things go.
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Yettiman
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posted 177 days ago
Excellent start, since I am just finishing the walls of my new workshop, this weekend, I will be following your progress with a keen eye.
Thanks for sharing, much appreciated
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TedM
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posted 177 days ago
Looking forward to watching how it progresses…
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Scott Bryan
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posted 176 days ago
Hi sIKE,
I essentially built the same thing. One modification that I made was to put small drawers in the extensions for the miter saw. The plans call for covering this with 1/4” plywood I believe. While these are small drawers they can hold small tools and utilize essentially dead space.
I am looking forward to seeing your version of this bench.
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sIKE
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posted 176 days ago
I have made one major modification to the plans I have shortened the height of the bench to the height of my TS. My shop is 16×24 and to fit in my TS with 52 in rails I have taken up a good portion of the 16’ already and would of lost most of the space to the left blade so I made the mod. Hope I got all of my measurements correct!
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sIKE
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posted 176 days ago
Scott, just re-read what you posted. That is an awesome idea! Do you have any pics?
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