Build a Pair of Simple Sawhorses! Strong, Cheap, Stackable

Kevin shows you how he makes sawhorses on the homestead. These sawhorses only use basic tools and do not require any angle cuts at all! The best part is they are fast to build and only use 5 2x4's per set.

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Living Traditions Homestead is all about living a simple and sustainable way of life. We believe the world has gotten too “busy” and that people are missing out on many of the true blessings this world has to offer. We started as a small urban homestead in Gilbert, AZ and after the city grew up around us, decided it was time leave corporate America and take a big leap of faith by moving our family to the Missouri Ozarks.

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[AndreaS-oqsw]

I built these today.  First wood building project in my life and I'm OLD.  Came out GREAT!  I'm so proud of myself.  :-)  :-)

[kathycournoyer]

I just wantged to give you a HUGE THANK YOU -using your instructions I was able to build 2 sawhorses to help me build a cat shelter for the stray cat colony I have. Now I can actually cut all the wood that people donated to my work, I'm a volunteer w/ a non profit, our city - Tullahoma TN - doesn't have one and the "animal" shelter is pretty much only for dogs. Over the past 5 years I have rescued over 30 cats, had them spayed/neutered and was just building tote box houses. NOW I am finally building an actual building for them to live in -safe and awat from predators. When the project is done it will be like a horse stable -dividers to make 4 separate areas, climbing ladders, scratching posts and so much more.

[stankolodin]

For all those who missed it in the vid and are to lazy to check.(like me)
5 pieces at 30in
2 pieces at 32in

[johndeaux]

Nice and easy yet functional - thanks. Most youtube videos with "build simple" in the title then show $1000 tools and expert level craftsmanship; this was a pleasant surprise.

[justinsanemedia]

Starting a building project, and quickly realized I needed some saw horses. I looked at a couple other videos, then I found this one. The simplest, sturdiest and quickest saw horses on YouTube. I never comment, but this helped me so much that I figured I'd thank you!

[TexasHoosier]

no wasted chatter - right to the point. That alone deserves a thumbs up!

[Albatrss]

5-2x4x(8')'s just to help, thanks for the video. Very easy to make and worked well for Alaskan mill set-up.

[lakesideof.grateful]

Thank you, I just built these, and they turned out so good, anyone can do them, I'm 61 yrs young and no Problemo !!

[KBBAKTHA]

extremely strong I beam saw horse. Crisp narration. No headache of angled cuts etc, very ingeneous design and stackable on top of each. WOW.

[sipp]

i make them with 1x4 legs, which are 31 inches long to allow 3 legs to be cut from one 8 foot 1x4...saves a lot of weight, and stays strong..line up the pieces of the I beam with a combination square set to one inch, , one inch on each side lines up the up right 2x4 . If made correctly, a scrap plywood plate can be screwed over each end, which adds stability..Also, if u leave the top 2x4 extended 2 inches or so at each end, , it makes a perfect place to clamp pieces to before cutting. Also, it is a good idea to use only 2 screws or nails to secure the top 2x4's..this saves circular saw blades when cutting material on the horses. I enjoyed your video.. You give directions clearly .

[carlbielke]

I've built a dozen of these, this is my go to video for sawhorses, thank you for a very good video, no BS but detailed enough for absolute beginners. Thank you Living Traditions Homestead!

[gerfromireland]

This is by far the best saw horse video on the internet, no bullshit with angle cuts and all

[sadisticlegend]

Just wanna thank you!! I made two of these using old timber I was planning on throwing out. Saved me about 100 dollars buying saw horses from the shop. Appreciate this video mate.

[BruteLemn]

I know this is an *old* video now but I just wanted to say.... I am nowhere near a carpenter and this was my very first project. They came out great! Sturdy as heck and cheap to make. Thanks for your teaching and god bless!

[scottperry]

Headed for Tennessee in AM to our cabin. I need to make slats for privacy adjacent to our hot to build a saw horse - bingo - brother goin this route!

[johnford]

Nice, simple design - no angles, no fancy cuts. Thank you for sharing.

[stanrose]

I made a pair of these sawhorses today. Absolutely better than I expected. They’ll be around for a long time. Very solid. Thank you for the easy to follow instructions.

[kw]

After about the 20th time of my cheap fold up saw horses almost putting me in the hospital I built these today. Thanks man

[tufankilinc]

Thanks, brother. I built a pair today. The only difference with mine is that I added an additional 32" piece on top of the I beam. Less stress on my back. They also look great! Great video and you got a new subscriber.

[dballard]

I build sawhorses this way but use a 12/15 degree compound angle on the legs and make sawhorse pairs of many different heights for different applications. They are stackable as well. Good video.