Build These Super Strong Sawhorses

Build these incredibly strong Apprentice Style sawhorses using pro tips from Master Carpenter Matt Jackson of Next Level Carpentry. Learn small but very important differences that make THESE I-Beam type sawhorses the strongest sawhorses you've ever seen with proven strength stats. Watch unbelievable results of a real-world stress test performed at the end of the video that show these ponies actually hold MORE THAN 5 TONS!! The video gets 'deep in the weeds' for design and the build process so anyone can follow along and build a pair of these very useful and nearly indestructible horses.

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[AMC-eqjr]

This can’t be next level carpentry. If there were five levels, it would be 5/5. Thanks for the education.

[bluecobra]

I watched, maybe 30 times, I listened intently and I finally constructed these Saw Horses Verbatim. The result was an industrial grade saw horse of unimaginable strength.
Thankyou so so much.
We are all locked down at home here in London and with this inspirational presentation I have found a whole new world of interest in this amazing art.

I Salute you Sir
Many thanks
Rob

[CarlCravens]

This is the first of your videos I've seen, and man, is it so refreshing:
No click-bait title... says exactly what the video is about.
Master carpenter demonstrating practical skills!
Useful project.

This is what woodworking youtube should be aspiring to.

[SantasWorkshop]

Thank you ! Today my 82 year old card carrying master carpenter father sat in his wheelchair and participated in making 4 pairs of these sawhorses. Just awesome and my dad thinks you're awesome . Thanks for a great project!

[rickfakhre]

Just finished building these things. They turned out pretty good. I couldn't get the legs to be exactly the same length because I don't have a miter or table saw, but they were close. Not too much wobble. Some tips: After sawing the notches on the bottom beam and chipping some away, I used a wood rasp to flatten it out pretty easily. 2. Instead of drawing the profile of the beam through measuring, I just took an old 2x4 and traced it on the edge to make the I beam side view. Great video, I must have watched it 20 times by now with all the pausing and rewinding and rewatching to figure it all out. Thanks.

[oldjim]

I happened across your channel and have now spent the last 5+ hours viewing your videos and reading comments. I have subscribed and am looking forward to all additional videos you produce. Not only have you done an outstanding job on the video production efforts, but every project has been of interest. Although not a carpenter, I have been doing wood work ever since my father began to show me his projects over 70 years ago. Your efforts will bring many new converts into the arena.
I don't know what ability you have to sequence the comment entries, but "ball boy"('s) discussion several pages into these comments need to be read by every individual who wants to make a living using his personal talents. They describe a lesson that needs to be heard over and over by every young person.
Thank you for your enjoyable presentations and take pride in the success of your efforts.

[carpenterone]

I too have a masters degree from MIT (mistakes I’ve tried) lol
You sir are awesome and I’m glad I found your channel several months back.
Keep doing what your doing and never let the idiots that give you a thumbs down or arm chair Quarterbacks stop you from showing us the years of knowledge your willing to pass down.
👍

[Casterman]

Union Carpenter for 25 years. This was the first thing I was asked to do from my first employer. They got a good chuckle. Build mine now exactly the same way. Sometimes I’ll splay the legs at 15 degrees and make a slightly bigger gusset. The bottom lip of the I beam at the leg is a great place to store you framing square. You’re right these babies can hold the weight!

[raymae]

I have done carpentry for 50 years and built all kinds of horses, stools and benches, yet for some reason I found this vid downright entertaining. Thanks!

[WhiteFox]

I have only watched a few of your many videos, and I like your approach. You obviously know your stuff, but you don't lord it over your audience.

[hunterdogztc]

34 years as a contractor here. I’ve always been amazed at how much weight a well made set of saw horses can hold……….and these are amongst the best I’ve ever seen. Indeed “Next Level”

[fermp]

As long as the information is good, and yours is very good, I don't care how long the video is. I don't like quick videos that leave important information out. I'd rather have more info than I need than less than I need! I'm finding that each video I watch from you is enjoyable and very informative.

[ATeamCoach]

I've made several sets of these...my best pair went to my father (a life-long carpenter/contractor) as a gift...each time I learned more and more...can't over-emphasize, the need for STRAIGHT, non-rounded lumber...spent hours trying to get the first, couple of pairs to sit flat on the ground without wobbling....I still don't trust myself to guesstimate the center line on 2x4s....The blueprint on the scrap sheet is genius...!!

[SmallWorkshopGuy]

Once again, the mixture of real world education and humor is refreshing!

[GregoryPaulauskas]

A lot of techniques and skills acquired over the years often get lost when someone retires or passes away. Thank you so much Matt for having the foresight to make these videos that will preserve all of this knowledge for generations to come.
The extra key details show how much pride, thought, and dedication you have in your vocation.

[murphyslaw]

Super video Sir! I love wood, but never got the chance to do anything with it. Just last week I took my 12 year old son into town. There he saw an old man carving wood. This man is an artist. My son said, "Hey Dad, I remember this man carved my name onto a piece of wood. My son was only 6 years old when that was done. We went into the store and the man told my son about an Irish Dog, who comes from the Wolf and as he was telling my son the story about the Wolf. The man cut some wood and carved out a Wolf and my son's name on it. I will be sure to show him your video, as he loves to make things. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.

Kind regards,

Murphy

[orcasea]

Finally! Saw horses I can put my car on to change the oil! :)

Matt, you've outdone yourself; this is a really excellent video in so many ways - great job! I really need a good set of horses and was leaning towards Paul Sellers' but these are clearly a notch (or three) above!

[ericfay]

2:36 Materials
6 8' good quality 2*4
Scrap plywood for gussets
(2*4)' scrap sheet material

2:53 Fasteners
20 #8 3" torque drive construction screws
24 3" GRK torque lags
16 #8 (1+3/4)" torque drive construction screws

3:33 Tools
Tape measure, carpenters pencil, papermate twist lead pencil, hammer, wood chisel, speed square, sharp hand saw (pull saw), t30 and t25 torque drive bits, snappy counter sinking pilot hole bit, 3/16" twist driblet, and good cordless driver drill
Circular or miter saw
Access to table preferable

[guyrivard]

Matt Jackson is using a great design of these much used sawhorses. I use that design but have modified them only in that I have shorted both ends of the middle of that I-Beam on each end by 2.5 inches which enables a "grabbing ledge" which has helped in many situations. Thankew Matt.

[geoffcarter]

One does not have to articulate too deliciously in English to know that Matt has done a bit of carpentry before served a five year apprenticeship as a millwright and know a thing or two about measuring, cutting, filing and are among the best Matt and a pleasure to watch. I learned a