Make a Folding Sawhorse

Here's a sturdy, folding sawhorse that won't take up much storage space. You can build one with two 2x4s, a scrap of plywood for the shelf. and a 3/4" dowel.

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[bigmatt]

I just wanted to say a big thanks for this video and instructions. I'm a steel kind of guy and needed some sawhorses. I showed this to my father in law who loves wood working and he was easily able to knock me up a set. They are really sturdy and should last me a long time.

[cajun]

I've seen many variations of folding horses, but what I like about this one - besides its simplicity - is the folding SHELF keeps the legs from sliding outward OR inward if bumped or jostled, whereas the "strap" designs simply keep them from moving outward, along with the added bonus of somewhere to put the tool(s) you're working with on. Thanks Steve!

[djpenton]

This design worked out really well for me. As a beginner, most of my time has gone into building shop stuff - french cleat storage, stands for my drill press and bandsaw, etc. So I recently upgraded from a portable jobsite table saw to a very nice used contractor table saw. Working in a small garage, I needed an outfeed table that would store against the wall when not in use. I built Steve's sawhorses, but taller - about 34". With some shop made height adjusters, these work perfectly as support for my outfeed table, which is basically a chunk of baltic birch plywood. Quick setup and breakdown, stores in a small space.

I picked Steve's design because it's simple, clever, and works great. Thanks Ramsey.

[alex]

So easy, so sturdy! By far the best foldable saw horse vid I’ve seen on YouTube and I’ve seen dozens. Can tell right away every part of it besides serving its purpose, also compliments the whole project to keep it squared. Thank you

[mnmlst]

THIS IS IT. Finally a good steady simple and effective saw horse that I can actually make with the scrap wood I have at home. Thank you so much!!

[imdegrees]

I just built these as my first wood working project. Not everything squared up perfectly, but I'm pretty pleased with myself. Thx for all your videos

[strawmanu]

These are great saw horses. I added some half-lap joints as found on Brian Taylor's channel. Also, (maybe an overkill) but I used oak wood to make the 1x2 pivoting hooks for the shelf. I did this after one of my sawhorses fell over (while folded) and the "hooked" end of the 1x2 broke. The oak wood is seemingly stronger. I also participated in "The Weekend Woodworking Class" and really enjoyed it. Still have a few projects to complete, but I will. Thanks for the ideas you put on Youtube Steve...

[oddg]

I just got around to building these. They turned out nice and solid. I added the 1x2 reinforcement strip at the top and the bottom to keep the legs from spreading. The biggest problem was setting the depth of the pocket hole drill. My first try left no shoulder for the pocket head screw to tighten against. Once I got that set right everything else went smooth. I really enjoy your projects, even I can make them.

[ghgomez]

Your enthusiasm alone is uplifting.  I enjoy your videos and as a new woodworker it makes me feel like doing something.  Thanks.

[chrisross]

I just wanted to stop on by and say that I finally built these sawhorse's this weekend... best sawhorses I have ever used. I will add though I added my brace just under the dowel rods that the shelf latches onto seem to work great. Thanks Steve keep up the great work.

[awtrading]

It's great that you have added captions to videos Steve, especially for people who do not speak English. I love your projects. Greetings from Argentina.

[JonnyDIY]

0:53 Ur Matthias "jump" test gets me every time 🤣💕👍

[TyMoser]

That's a fast project and a good design with minimal cost. Now you'll have to build one of the saw horse storage racks that April Wilkerson put together.

[chiphill]

Best overall sawhorse design, IMHO. Folding, sturdy, inexpensive, shelf, easy to make. Love it!

[krissgross]

Thanks for the tutorial Steve. This handywoman doesn't have all of your fancy tools, but I think with what I have I can make it work. I have several projects that I am trying to get done and having a couple good saw horses is first on this particular "to do" list.

[MrSnakey]

I just got done making these saw horses. I am so tired of buying junk saw horses at the hardware store. I am very pleased at how easy and sturdy these were to build. Thanks for the great video

[flyingfrancisco]

Hi Steve
I made a set of these after looking around on the net and coming to the conclusion that this looked like a very efficient, sturdy and simple design.After making them I am extremely pleased with them Thx for the drawings.
Regards

[cvbe]

Is it just me or is the way that piece of lumber falls at 1:09 just seem sort of majestic?

[chrisbridges]

I built a set of these. the pocket hole jig made incredibly strong joints. I had no idea it would clamp those legs on as tightly as it did, and the horses are very stable, and love tbatcthey fold up out of the way.
Thanks Steve.

[robertaquin]

I built these for myself and I love them. I keep them in the shed and use them for any project I want to do outside. They save me from having to cart my Workmate up and down the basement steps. Just add a couple of clamps and a MDF board for a top...