The PERFECT folding sawhorse and how to EASILY build one!

Trying to find the best folding sawhorse design out there? This might just be the ticket. These sawhorses are modular, versatile, inexpensive, foldable, and easy to build! Check out how to make a pair of these for yourself using simple hand tools and a couple hours of your time. Bonus knot tying instructions too ;)

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[Dusty-Builds]

It's refreshing to find someone who still has some integrity. You could have passed this design off as your own and not to many people would have known. In addition, I really like your teaching style. Awesome video!

[ryn]

Liked how you showed your mistakes and gave credit to the original builder. Subscribed!

[OVHabitats]

As a recently retired contractor, I have seen the old ways and the new ways to do things. Sometimes out of laziness or time constraints I have even just used two 5 gallon buckets instead of saw horses. That being said, great content, great delivery and easy to follow. A big thumbs up!

[humbertogarcia]

I have seen hundreds of videos and yours is the first with scale models. A great way of explaining and visualizing how they work and a great concept to decide which to build. Great job!!!

[jonzmgnm]

Cody, there are several reasons I've decided to 'smash that subscribe button' but the immediate take aways for me were the humor, the accountability and the genuine delivery of your info. Thanks for some new and very entertaining content!
FYI, the bolts and holes vs boats and hoes snippit was fuggin awesome! Keep up the great work, brother!

[johntiefel]

I framed houses for years. We built sawhorses out of 1 X 4. As long as there are no knots, you would be amazed at how much weight they carry. We would string them around the outside and put 1 X 12 on them for a walk board. If you slant the legs you can stack them as high as you want. You do need to be careful when stepping on the bottom horizontal member.

[bradleyjohnson]

Yes, these are awesome. I built a set years ago and they have served me well. I also cut a 45 degree edge on the bottom of the upper cross brace. This allows me to hang them on a french cleat wall.

[ssgveight]

Man, this video is awesome. I love the fact that you highlighted the learning value of building these versus going to a big box store to just swipe a credit card. The rope knots pointers were great as well. I learned a lot from this video and given my small shop, I will definitely be looking to make this build for my own use. Great work!!!

[fyrescu]

Two things One .. I really appreciate a guy that will admit that they don't build everything perfect the first time and will admit mistakes. We can all learn from those. Two .. I am a retired rescue team leader and you are absolutely correct about the knots. I use those two knots on almost a weekly basis as well as several others. Thanks for the great video. Excellent!

[mattevans-koch]

I built a set of these almost 10 years ago and I have loaded them to well over 1500 pounds per pair (the cross planks bowed but the horses stood strong) and still have them. If you cut a 45 degree bevel on the top cross member you can set them up for french cleats and hang them on the wall. Great video.

[dyvel]

Haha! I love that monologue about subscription! Not only because it's honest, but because it points out what I dislike about other channels' attempts to fool you into subscribing.

[ambulator]

I've had 2 sets of sawhorses in my 50 plus years woodworking life. I just sold my second pair in anticipation of a move. My first were the standard, not foldable nesting style. My second were the commercial plastic folding style. The first set were used about 45 years, the second about 3 years. The first ones rotted, the legs were constantly in need of tightning, I had sawed into the cross piece innumerable times, yet were troupers, so, I was forced to get new.I liked the idea of folding since I no longer had a shop or garage. The plastic ones worked great, but, wanting to reduce weight and space for a move to another town, I sold them. I use them more as a table than for sawing. I have to say both have held more weight than I thought they would. Your efforts on this video are encouraging me to make my next set. The compound cuts with simple tools and the use of knots was very instructing. I did see I have been tying a bowline wrong since my Boy Scout days back in the late '50's. I don't know what knot it was but it is not a bowline. Thank you so much..

[howiewood]

Right on!! I've been woodworking for forty plus years, , n I'VE NEVER seen a better demo, n instruction on how to not only cut n build something so fundamental to tool use, math, design, , and executed in a realistic way. I love the included recurs, n the fact that Nobody learns without making some mistakes. Rock on !! Eat dust! Howie ;)

[warrenbeam]

What a great set of Not just directions, but templates Thank

[barms]

I think I would rather put a hinged tray to lash the bottom rails as that is a really convenient aspect to the cheap plastic sawhorses I have and use regularly. Those trays are great for holding tools and fasteners on a job site when trying to keep the work surface itself clean.

[CharlesNolanArt]

Of all the guys and gals that do this, I really admire your honesty. Some of these goobs edit out mistakes but anybody who has built about anything knows you make mistakes, you drop stuff, and some things like to hide from you. You are my favorite woodworker. Stay real brother!

[wilkbor]

First and foremost: thanks for the video. A few random other thoughts: I like the fact that you made a mistake, owned it and moved forward from there. It gives less experienced DIYers some encouragement that mistakes are part of the process. I agree with your assessment early in the video that this is an opportunity to learn or sharpen skills. A trip to the big box store to buy something doesn't give you that opportunity. I like that you outlined what you were looking for early in the process. ....I have never seen a bowline done that way, but it definitely works. .... I did not understand the need for a double bevel on the legs until the very end. It enables the legs to flare out as they get closer to the ground. Anyway, thanks for the video.

[rickhayhoe]

I built a pair of this type designed by others about five years ago. Still using them today. They're the best sawhorses I've ever used. 

There are three things I did in building mine that I would suggest as important for anybody wanting to build this type: 1) I applied the rails, two on one side, one on the other, so that the folded horses could nest flush against each other, taking up less space in storage. 2) I put a fender washer under each of the four hex bolt heads and nuts, giving them a better bearing surface and allowing easier folding/unfolding of the horses. 3) Didn't use a rope; used a couple of strong bungee bands with hook ends. No messing with loop-de-loop and tug and grunt, and the horse is ready to use in seconds. I can lift the whole assembly by lifting the top cross member, so the bungee bands are the best solution. Each of those mods has worked a treat.

[MrMNRichardWright]

Thank you for sharing. Really appreciate the rope work. The bowline and truckers hitch are by far the two most useful knots. Learn these two and you won’t ever need to by a ratcheting frustration device

[AC.Prince]

Framer carpenter here, we normally build a new set on every house, about 2 sets a month. This is a great set that doesn't take up a lot of room, especially on punch out work. Thanks