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DIY Miter Saw Hood – Build a Miter Saw Dust Hood
A miter saw is one of the handiest tools you can own, and one of the messiest.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 4.3–8.3 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side | 2 | 3/4" × 23" × 26" | — | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 6" × 31" | — | ☐ |
| Back | 1 | 3/4" × 22" × 31" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 31" × 31" | — | ☐ |
| Lower Back | 1 | 3/4" × 13" × 31" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Plywood, 3/4" Thick Full Sheet | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" coarse-thread pocket-hole screws | 37 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| #8 x 3/4" pan-head screws | 8 each | ☐ |
| Dust-collection hoods | 2 each | ☐ |
| Dust-collection hose | 1 each | ☐ |
| Dust-collection hose clamps | 5 each | ☐ |
| Dust-collection “Y” fitting | 1 each | ☐ |
| Trak & Stop Kit (optional) | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.