From Chris Baylor,
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With the two under-structures completed, we'll now attach the saw table to the assembly. On a shop table, position the two box assemblies parallel to one another (along the long sides) with a scrap piece of 2x6 in between acting as a spacer. Be sure that the two boxes are aligned evenly (as shown on page 1 of the free woodworking plans).

Position a 24" x 36" piece of 3/4" thick melamine-coated particle board onto the assembly and center it evenly on all four sides (there should be about a 1" reveal on all four sides). Attach to the sub-structure assembly with 1-5/8" deck screws. Remove the spacer and set the assembly aside for a while.