SawBuck for Woodturners: A Better Design with Sam Angelo

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[scottfonner]

Sam, I was looking for a video on how to build a sawbuck, saw your name and my search was over. Appreciated!

[oldgeezer]

Putting the chain in to control the leg angle was a great addition to this project.

[Penner-]

Sam, I made a copy of your "cross buck", soon after your video came out. Following your design, using a small chain to keep the legs sturdier, it is a great asset!!. The gap in the center helps when chainsawing out plates from short logs safely. Before, I would hold my work with my foot!!!! ( not a good idea). Thanks again for a great idea
...Bob

[MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks for the video, Sam. Seeing that white stuff always makes me thankful I live in Georgia! I will have to come back to this design when my sawbuck gives out. I believe I will use exterior plywood from my scrap pile. I hit a couple of screws with my chainsaw in my current sawbuck. Next time I might temporarily use screws but then drill holes and glue in dowels and then remove the screws.

[mitchellmanning]

Just what I needed, , thanks for sharing, , stay warm

[BobBlarneystone]

Thanks for the vid. Re the sawbuck, I wish to also crosscut, and so I'll have to make a provision to support both pieces after cutting.

[DeansWoodworking]

Great job Sam thanks for sharing I love mine.

[tompuskar]

Very timely as my old sawbuck bit the dust last fall. Been looking for a simple but elegant design. This could be it!

[bernardfutter]

This is reassuring, Sam, as I built mine, almost identically, in 2009, when I had to fell and convert two 50 foot trees, which were threatening neighbours' properties.(Silver Birch and English Sycamore).Also 3 feet long, with 3x3" white cedar members, the main difference is that the end X parts are rigidly joined with half joints and 2 1/2" paired slotted screws; used throughout. 3x3" rails were used instead of your plywood, on the outside immediately above the X joint, giving plenty of space for the chainsaw. I have been considering a rebuild as it has stood permanently outside in the rain, and has done everything I wanted of it. In England we call it a sawhorse, and it was a satisfying and worthy build. Bernard.

[suzetteedwards]

This is so funny.. I just built a saebuck 3 weeks ago. Mine folds up and us too big so I think it will modify it a bit. Thanks for the video Sam.

[jamesfadely]

Thanks, Sam for for making this Sawbuck build video. I got the plan from AAW a while back but never followed through. I think you’re video is going to motivate me too build it before I do any more chainsawing.

[carolriley]

Well, Sam, today I built my sawbuck...I am so happy to finally have one. I've been waiting to mill a large Honey Locust crotch piece and now I can.

[nathansackett]

I've been looking for some ideas for one of those. Ty, very helpful.

[wolfkozman]

Hi. Sam. Wolf from Australia. Loved your last 2 videos. I built my own Sawbuck about 18 months ago, It's very similar to Bills. but I can reverse it to cut thick logs on one side an turn it over and cut thin material on the other, because of the different angles of the legs.. Thanks for the mention on your last
Stay safe.

[billy]

I built one just like the one Woodturner KY built on YouTube. It works great!

[tick_magnetedschaper]

I have been waiting for this video. Looks pretty sweet! Thanks Sam!

[michaelmacleod]

Great Idea. It looks a lot more stable and safe than others I have seen. Thanks for posting this Sam. I look forward to your videos and instruction. Take care and be safe.

[michaelsherwin]

A thought to help save the feet from the elements. I bought some MAS penetrating epoxy sealer from Rockler to seal some soft spalted maple, and it seemed to penetrate pretty well. Maybe the epoxy would harden and protect the soft cedar feet, and possibly keep the wood from rotting if you store it outside.

[dtork]

Sam thanks, I saw the design in the mag and you have inspired me to make one. I am long overdue for something substantial and sturdy like this design. Some weather we're having here in chilly MT. 12" here in Clancy and only -25 this am. Cheers and stay

[boneyardwoodturning]

Awesome design I'm defenitly gonna building this design mine is terrible and so wobbly it's crazy