Saw horse plans

[jakethesnake]

These look pretty nifty.

http://woodworking.about.com/od/shopequipmentsupplies/ss/woodSawhorses.htm#step1

I like those well enough they would be good n sturdy as well

 

[Guido Salvage]

Years ago I bought a folding metal set at an estate sale for $5. I was shocked to see how expensive they were in stores.

 

[mbergeon]

I'm building these one of these days:

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/96307

 

[shawn022]

Rubbermaid brute trash cans. Perfect height. Use 2 and a couple 2x4s for ripping plywood. Just don't cut the damn trash cans like everyone I work with.

 

[jakethesnake]

I'm building these one of these days:

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/96307

I'm not sure I completely understand this design? What is the idea of the holes?

 

[paragonbuilder]

I'm building these one of these days:

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/96307

These probably work better than you would think. I'm guessing the holes are about weight reduction and add a distinct look...
I have a guy that works for me that builds horses out of 1x material that will hold a tank! I always made mine out of 2x6's for my heavy beams in the past. He talked me out of it...

 

[mbergeon]

These probably work better than you would think. I'm guessing the holes are about weight reduction and add a distinct look...
I have a guy that works for me that builds horses out of 1x material that will hold a tank! I always made mine out of 2x6's for my heavy beams in the past. He talked me out of it...

The holes lighten and also give you a spot to clamp to, also they are flat for putting in the truck or trailer

That's one 4x8 sheet of plywood:

 

[jakethesnake]

Looks like they'd dig in on a lawn ? How bout it ?

 

[Jimmy in NC]

The holes lighten and also give you a spot to clamp to, also they are flat for putting in the truck or trailer

That's one 4x8 sheet of plywood:

Thats neat!

Buddy had a table that he took everywhere. All out of a single sheet of 1/2"..

 

[Brush Ape]

Poorly constructed horses are maybe my worst pet peeve. Nobody should get to the next level until they get their first set right. Norm gets it ok. He does some shortcuts, but his are better than 95% of the ones out there.

I'll talk you guys through it later and try to get some pics or a vid.

 

[paragonbuilder]

Nice light strong horse make a big difference on the job!


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[cantgitright]

so whatkinda horsey's did you make @junkman

 

[junkman]

Have not had time to make a nice set,i threw together a set out of scrap pallet wood i have been using before this thread started, they are 36 inch tall and being used as a temporary work bench for a cupola i am making right now

 

[greendohn]

I've had a set of the metal folding deals for several years,,screwed a 2x6 on top to replace as needed and doesn't trash saw blades when I nick 'em. and easy to store.
Have been known to build the simple "inverted T" on occasion when helping a buddy or wanting something taller, but have limited storage around here so they end up in the burn pile when finished with 'em.

 

[grassguerilla]

Ok, I'm almost embarrassed to post these. I've always thought they were just plastic crap. Truth is, they're practical as could be. Super light, strong, legs adjust independently to be usable on uneven ground. Buddy of mine has several sets that get used quite a bit. They also fold quite compact for storage. Can fit three sets in the space of one set of traditional horses. All things considered, they ain't bad after all. No, there's no pride. Just practical.

 

[junkman]

Poorly constructed horses are maybe my worst pet peeve. Nobody should get to the next level until they get their first set right. Norm gets it ok. He does some shortcuts, but his are better than 95% of the ones out there.

I'll talk you guys through it later and try to get some pics or a vid.

I was hoping you would post here ,i remember you talking about saw horses on a/s years ago ,I respect any input you add to this thread .

Edit ,the ones i made out of pallets look like Norms ,except they are 3 feet tall ,and i angled the legs out 10 degrees for stability if i use them for scaffolding ,i ran the tops through the table saw like he did for angles ,instead of sheetrock screws ,i used 3 inch deck screws so they do not rust if leave outside .

 

[junkman]

so whatkinda horsey's did you make @junkman

Here are the ones i threw together in about 20 min before i started this thread out of pallet boards ,they are fairly sturdy and stack on top of each other ,look similar to norms but the legs are kicked out on the bottoms ,i just ran the ends wild and sawzalled them off because was in a hurry .

 

[cantgitright]

looks strong...looks like you had 2 horseys on one of them...painting their hooves were ya?

 

[junkman]

looks strong...looks like you had 2 horseys on one of them...painting their hooves were ya?

Was making wall hooks for the horses bridals

 

[Guido Salvage]

You can also use horseshoes to make wine bottle racks.