Need sawhorse recommendations

[cagullett1]

So we've recently bought our first house, and I am in desperate need of some decent sawhorses. I am currently using my workmate and workbench as my 2 "sawhorses" and am not very fond of the plastic ones I've found at HD/Lowes. I only have a 2 car garage and a small footprint when not in use is a priority (this rules out building any). Any suggestions?

I've found a few that seem to be decent, thoughts?

http://www.harborfreight.com/two-piece-foldable-saw-horse-set-41577.html

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-060864R-Folding-Sawhorse-2-Pack/dp/B0029HJAZ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1390965912&sr=1-1&keywords=sawhorse

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-011031S-FatMax-Sawhorse-Adjustable/dp/B0040FMUWW/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1390966795&sr=1-5&keywords=sawhorse

 

[Wamsutta]

I built me a set of Steve Ramsey sawhorses. I'm very happy with them.

If you have a miter saw, they're a piece of cake to build.

 

[mikegt4]

I made some of these. they work great, very stable in every direction and fold up to a compact size.

http://woodshopdude.com/

 

[htchevyii]

I've got some plastic ones, I'm not sure of the brand, they came with the house. I just used them today. I like that I can leave them outside without them falling apart, since my garage is full.

 

[m.b.0331]

Build your own. The prices for those plastic Stanley ones are ridiculous compared to something you could build yourself. The below link has some good designs; the ones I built look like the timber framer's horses, but it's really just the Larry Haun style with a 1x4 thrown on top, makes it look like an I-beam. I'm sure you can come up with a folding or takedown design.

http://www.robhare-furnituremaker.com/articles by and about/full articles pdf files/FHBSawhorse.pdf

Wood is much better than plastic. You can pencil notes or measurements on it and it won't matter when you run your blade over it cutting something.

 

[cagullett1]

I made some of these. they work great, very stable in every direction and fold up to a compact size.

http://woodshopdude.com/

That is a pretty nice setup! I really would prefer to build my own because the plastic ones just seem cheap and unstable. My problem is that I use my garage for our cars during the week so building the traditional sawhorse is completely out of the picture. I've never personally used the plastic ones, but they definitely don't say "robust" when I looked at them in the store.

 

[drivesitfar]

I have a nice pair of aluminum saw horses that the legs fold up into it for storage that I bought on Craigslist a few years ago. if I didn't have them I might opt for the Stanley ones because they fold up nicely against the wall.

building your own is probably cheaper, but usually the ones made out of wood take up a lot of space when not in use.

sorry I don't have a picture of my aluminum ones, but they are heavy gauge and have had 50 4 x 4 x 10 footers stacked on them while I was moving a pile and they stood tall.

 

[tshetter]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Heavy-Duty-Work-Stand-DWX725B/202818490

On my list...among so many other things...but still. They are good for 1,000lb, easily transportable, only 15lb.

 

[fourjeepin]

I built a set of folding ones, using this as inspiration

http://www.familyhandyman.com/carpentry/sawhorse-plans/view-all

 

[cburnscrx]

I've used the cheap plastic ones for years. I have more than a couple pair. Lightweight, cheap, and easy to store.

 

[jonti48310]

Those harbor freight horses are beast! I've had mine for two years and don't know how I went without them. Find them on sale or use 25% coupon. I think I picked them up for $20 but inflation is a mother. My 2 cents.

 

[rick carpenter]

If you want more than traditional sawhorses, Scott Grandstaff has some neat ideas.

http://users.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/sawhorses.htm

http://www.woodcraft.com/Articles/Articles.aspx?ArticleId=353

 

[LEVE]

I use to use the plastic sawhorses till I found swap meet table legs.

They take almost no room and will hold a couple of hundred pounds. I lay a sheet of plywood on them for a handy workbench. They can be bought in several heights. I paid $6 each, $12 for the pair.

Here's my latest project sitting on them:

 

[theoldwizard1]

Get the cheap ones from HF. Get 2 sets of 2. I prefer wood tops. Also get yourself 4 or 5 2x6s about 6-8' long. Screw them to the wood top of the saw horse and you have a temporary work bench ! Unscrews and everything folds down.


A pair of short (12-24") high sawhorses with short (3-5') planks between them make a great platform for painting ceilings or hanging curtains/shade/blinds.

 

[Givl Reggin]

Instead of the traditional sawhorse - get a couple of these...

They're only 30 bucks or so at the home centers, fold up flat for storage, and also give you a nice work surface, plus they can be used to clamp stuff. I find them very handy and have several around the house.

 

[sgs236]

I personally like the metal saw horses that Lowes carries. I have had mine for close to ten years and have never regretted buying them. They fold up when not in use and they don't take up much space. Legs are adjustable. Plus, they have handles, so it is easy to carry them. I screwed a piece of 2x6 to them, so I would not have to worry about sawing into them.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_162111-31596-60142_0__?productId=3488679&Ntt=saw+horses&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dsaw%2Bhorses&facetInfo=[/URL]

 

[1/2 Cup]

I built my own some 30 years ago and they are still going strong.

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[jbs]

These are excellent if you need something that breaks down easily. Otherwise, I'd go with make-your-own for price and strength.

 

[Slip_Kid]

I personally like the metal saw horses that Lowes carries. I have had mine for close to ten years and have never regretted buying them. They fold up when not in use and they don't take up much space. Legs are adjustable. Plus, they have handles, so it is easy to carry them. I screwed a piece of 2x6 to them, so I would not have to worry about sawing into them.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_162111-31596-60142_0__?productId=3488679&Ntt=saw+horses&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dsaw%2Bhorses&facetInfo=[/URL]

These are great, strong and portable.

 

[sparky7]

just make some out of scrap wood for crissake

 

[cagullett1]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Heavy-Duty-Work-Stand-DWX725B/202818490

On my list...among so many other things...but still. They are good for 1,000lb, easily transportable, only 15lb.

I've seen these, I just cant afford to spend that kind of money on a sawhorse, especially since I will need to be 2+.

Get the cheap ones from HF. Get 2 sets of 2. I prefer wood tops. Also get yourself 4 or 5 2x6s about 6-8' long. Screw them to the wood top of the saw horse and you have a temporary work bench ! Unscrews and everything folds down.

A pair of short (12-24") high sawhorses with short (3-5') planks between them make a great platform for painting ceilings or hanging curtains/shade/blinds.

Are you referring to the ones I linked to, or the super cheap plastic ones?

just make some out of scrap wood for crissake

I don't think you read that I don't have the space to store these when they aren't in use.

 

[ADSR]

These are great, strong and portable.

I own these. They're ok in a pinch, but the problem with them is, if you move/drag lumber on them, they fall right over.

 

[cagullett1]

Instead of the traditional sawhorse - get a couple of these...

They're only 30 bucks or so at the home centers, fold up flat for storage, and also give you a nice work surface, plus they can be used to clamp stuff. I find them very handy and have several around the house.

I mentioned in my initial post that I am currently using one of these. I have one of the older ones that I found on Craiglist virtually untouched. It is one of my most used tools because if it's versatility, but I have had little luck finding another old one. The new ones that B&D have come out with are junk compared to the old ones.

These are great, strong and portable.

Looks like this is what I'm getting. I surprised I haven't seen these before. Small footprint and strong, exactly what I'm looking for.

 

[Tyberius]

I own these. They're ok in a pinch, but the problem with them is, if you move/drag lumber on them, they fall right over.

I've some similar to these from home depot. Never had a problem with them falling or moving, the legs lock in place against a metal tab when opened. I suppose they could get out of whack over time.

They fold up to the size of a 2x4

My only "problem" is the leg height adjustment. There is a significant amount of work involved relative to other horse designs. But the leg itself is rock solid and will not retract once it is put into place.

 

[cagullett1]

I've some similar to these from home depot. Never had a problem with them falling or moving, the legs lock in place against a metal tab when opened. I suppose they could get out of whack over time.

They fold up to the size of a 2x4

My only "problem" is the leg height adjustment. There is a significant amount of work involved relative to other horse designs. But the leg itself is rock solid and will not retract once it is put into place.

I was reading reviews on Lowe's website, and it seems like the sawhorse won't fold up completely unless you shorten the leg height back to it's original configuration each time. That seems like a big annoyance. Is this true?

 

[LB-1911]

I was reading reviews on Lowe's website, and it seems like the sawhorse won't fold up completely unless you shorten the leg height back to it's original configuration each time. That seems like a big annoyance. Is this true?

Yes it is true.

Home Depot version -
Crawford 38 in. Adjustable Folding Sawhorse
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crawford...-Sawhorse-SH38A-16/100003259#customer_reviews

 

[Tyberius]

Yes it is true.



Home Depot version -

Crawford 38 in. Adjustable Folding Sawhorse

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Crawford...-Sawhorse-SH38A-16/100003259#customer_reviews

Pretty much. You can sort of fold them if the are on a shorter setting.

 

[amguttin]

Rockwell jawhorse

 

[sparky7]

you guys realize that part of the idea of a saw horse is that you can cut right through the top of them when using a circular saw... so why on earth would you want steel ones

 

[Slip_Kid]

you guys realize that part of the idea of a saw horse is that you can cut right through the top of them when using a circular saw... so why on earth would you want steel ones

Just add a 2X4 to the top...............

 

[cagullett1]

Rockwell jawhorse

Definitely out of my price range. For that price, I could buy a couple of Dewalt's aluminum ones that are one sale for $70 right now.

you guys realize that part of the idea of a saw horse is that you can cut right through the top of them when using a circular saw... so why on earth would you want steel ones

I planned to screw a 2x4 on top of it (if I dont build my own foldable version) for that purpose.

 

[Todd.Brock]

Definitely out of my price range. For that price, I could buy a couple of Dewalt's aluminum ones that are one sale for $70 right now.







I planned to screw a 2x4 on top of it (if I dont build my own foldable version) for that purpose.

My brother has the example that you saw through the metal ones too. On accident. You can also saw thorough the cord with no drama , sparks, etc. ask me how I know. !!


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[sberry]

They make a cheap steel folding saw horse bracket, should be well under 20 at a box store, maybe as low as 10. I got a couple sets and they work super.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I built my own using 1x4 from the showers put in new houses, found in scrap bin at jobsites. Glued and screwed and then use door hinges so they fold. If you mount the hinges ~1' below the top they naturally can't fold open more than you want them to, ~20 degrees. Join the vertical pieces together with the hinges so that you don't pinch fingers when folding up and there is an even height when folded out. They fold up to about 3" thick.
Total cost - free with some scrounging.

Richard

 

[kingofdogs1950]

I have a pair of the HF sawhorses that have served me well. Use some sheet metal screws to secure the plastic feet so they don't fall off.
No complaints so far other than the 10,000 screws required to assemble them.

Mark

 

[cagullett1]

I have a pair of the HF sawhorses that have served me well. Use some sheet metal screws to secure the plastic feet so they don't fall off.
No complaints so far other than the 10,000 screws required to assemble them.

Mark

Are you referring to the metal ones that I linked to, or their cheap plastic ones?

 

[ez-duzit]

I use to use the plastic sawhorses till I found swap meet table legs ...

These are similar to my favorite sawhorse. Welded steel. Extremely easy and fast to setup. And RIGID.

 

[Clik]

I'm used to heaavy industrial stuff and never thought I'd be so fond of some Harry Homeowner looking gimick gizmo, but these work great. They're tougher than they look. Mine looks like hell because I've burned it up welding and beating on it but it's never broken and I'm the second owner.

Instead of the traditional sawhorse - get a couple of these...

They're only 30 bucks or so at the home centers, fold up flat for storage, and also give you a nice work surface, plus they can be used to clamp stuff. I find them very handy and have several around the house.

 

[Tripp2012]

I use these from Lowes they are made in US and fold to hang on the wall. I cut 2x4's about 4 inches longer than the top and screwed the on. They are stable and light to move around.

Lowes item number 77883 for $18 bucks each they are great.

 

[Grigg]

We have several dozen pairs of horses like these made from 2x's and plywood. Angles on the legs are all identical and cut on a compound miter saw. Real quick to build out of scraps (or new) and extremely strong and stable. In this picture is I think a 10"x12"x~32' timber on a pair and they will hold significantly more than that; we've actually never broken one.