No workshop should be without a basic pair of sawhorses. They're among the most versatile pieces of equipment: they can be used as workbenches or as scaffolding. The basic sawhorse can be found at any hardware store (figure A). Metal clamps fit a 2" by 4" piece of lumber. Heavy-duty plastic sawhorses are the next step up (figure B). Some come with rulers attached to the top. It's easy and inexpensive to make your own sawhorses. Here's how. Materials:
Five pieces of 2" x 4" lumber per sawhorse, cut to a length of your choice
Two plastic braces, metal braces or hinges per sawhorse
Wing nuts
- Attach the lumber with plastic braces (figure C), metal braces or hinges. Use hinges if you want to be able to fold your sawhorse.
- Secure the braces or hinges with center bolts and wing nuts.
Note: For another sawhorse project, see Woodworking Episode 101 under DIY Workshops.
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