After taking a month long siesta from the shop I was happy to get back out and make some sawdust, first I had to clean it up then I finally got to it. I was able to mostly finish the top up this weekend. I still need to put a bead of caulk between the bench top and the wall to help keep dust from falling behind the bench and such.
I built the box to capture the dust blown out the back of the Miter Saw. It still needs some tuning to fit the way I want it to work and get it caulked in. 
I moved the “under the miter saw dust collection” down between the the top and sub top and then mortised it into the sub top. I also cut the dust collection for the box behind the miter saw. Still need to size the 4” flex hose and get 1 more 4” clamp.
I built the the stop for the left hand side of the miter saw. It needs a different carriage bolt that is fully threaded :(
And got the tape mounted on the stop guide
I am very happy with the progress. I have several little details to clean up but the miter saw is it is usable again.
After the little details are cleaned up it is on to making the drawers and trays under the bench top. I am thinking that is still 40 man hours out to complete though.
-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"
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teenagewoodworker
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posted 122 days ago
its looking good so far, you’ve got a nice bit of storage under the bed too! thanks for the post.
Scott Bryan
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posted 122 days ago
This is looking pretty good. The box around the saw was a good idea otherwise the dust just goes everywhere. This is really going to prove to be a useful addition to your shop once you have completed it.
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sIKE
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posted 122 days ago
Yeah I am will be glad to get this done, the drawers/trays are a major component for storage of tools and and other items needing a home in the shop. It will be nice to keep everything from getting dusty all of the time too.
-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"
GaryK
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posted 121 days ago
I really like the drawers under it. That’s a great storage idea.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 101 days ago
sIKE;
Just spectacular work. You’ll probably be disappointed when the shop is done.
No projects to do that will help with the projects to do!
To some that statement wouldn’t make any sense, but I know it does to you.
You seem to have a similar affliction to the one I am burdened with!
Lee
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