Dark_Lightning - thank you!
Splintergroup- thanks! I actually used that cheap face shield I picked up as the dado cuts on that contractor saw were a little messy! I was reflecting how many extra steps I get when working around equipment that I pull out (gets to be a one way path).
Thanks Pottz!
Oldtool- thank you! The cross member style is what I had always done (I think I picked that idea from 3x3 Custom YT), but the dado cut version avoids the inevitable glue squeeze out which takes so much time to cleanup.
Thanks Ron. Our workout room is right next to my shop area so the weights are calling to be a clamping force! Looking at where we might move the workout equipment so I can spread out my shop (that would be so wonderful!).