You can always modify the thing with bits of cardboard etc after its built. The top should overhang the saw a bit, youll understand why when you use it. Using 1/2” scrap plywood I started by marking the unique angles and edges and making the cuts to fit the sides. Its pretty simple, measure the saws operating reqirements by swinging the saw back and forth up down tilt etc. And, I have a complete miter saw tips and tricks video and article. **After this article head over to see the other upgrades I made to this miter saw. Samona, 60012 Miter Saw Dust Hood 12023Features Use on machines not designed for dust collecting (miter saws, radial arm saws, planers without hoods. I really don’t cut miters on this saw very often, so this works for me. The hood is ideal for shop vacs, dust collectors, or installed vacuum systems. My solution is also only for straight, 90 degree cuts. They are specifically designed to capture dust generated by miter saws. Keep in mind, this solution is unique to my miter saw, but it should give you some good ideas to solve your own miter saw dust collection issues. Granted, they’ve got to contend with clearances when you’re swiveling and tilting the saw all over the place, but you would think somebody would come up with a solution for this….even if they just provide removable parts for different cuts. The saw is remarkably lightweight for easy storage. Metabo HPT C10FCGS Compound Miter Saw Lightweight and Powerful Read Customer Reviews With a horizontal handle and a large table, you can easily cut large or small pieces. I’m not sure what it is about miter saws and the “dust collection” solutions manufacturers design for them. Dust collection kit with collection bag Large aluminum base for stability Cons Heavy and bulky. I finally tamed the dust hurricane that forms every time I make a cut with my miter saw.

Miter saw dust collection