Quality saw horses for heavy work incl welding?

[R-mm]

Like everyone I'm short on space and often need to set up for things like TIG welding on a temporary basis. I'm using some busted old plastic horses with a 1/4in plat on them now. Not ideal. I'll need horses from now til I can't swing a hammer so happy to spend on some good stuff. Anyone got something they like?

 

[LeonardY]

I have a set similar to these.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/XDD-34-in-Adjustable-Folding-Sawhorse-2-Pack-SH3801-2/309904807

My handles are welded on and the height adjustment uses wing nuts rather than the plastic clips shown. I like mine. They are very sturdy and fold up for storage.

This is almost exactly what I have.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009WG5ZI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[captaindiode]

This article is directed at carpenters, but might be helpful:

https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2020/09/10/tool-test-folding-sawhorses

 

[bczygan]

Weld something up!

Bill

 

[Kaizen]

I made these. Have had a ton of weight on them. Well half ton. Cheap but affective. Make them to your perfect height

https://www.popularmechanics.com/ho...to-build-stackable-sawhorses-from-a-few-2x4s/


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[matt_i]

I've seen them for servicing automotive build carriers that are easily good for 5k apiece. But you probably have to move them around with a forklift.

I did see a version on a construction site (think industrial, factory skilled trades construction site) that were something like 3" square tube uprights and something around a W6 wide flange I-beam section for the top, the bottoms were inverted C-channel. Single upright each side, no angled legs. More like a design of a hitching rail to tie up your horse outside the canteen No need for X-bracing due to the heavy wall tube fully welded. Someday will attempt to copy but these aren't portable and likely wouldn't sit flat in many places other than a smooth-finished concrete floor.

I made some in my 20s which are 2x6s but use cross-tapped round-stock that screw together with socket head cap screws. Strong but not very portable and don't stack so well.

The folding plastic ones are my favorites, they are very strong and stack flat.

 

[dogdog]

Not sure how heavy you needed your welding table to be. Wood / Metal ?

Me I have these saw horse brackets from HD/Lowes / even HF now $5 a set or something... and cut the 2x4 to match. easily disassemble for storage.. . needed about 5x 2x4x8 Which is very very expensive atm...

The top I make from plywood and torsion box style for lighter weight and straight/ some what flat. It's made out of 1x1 straight pine pieces... or cut from the extra 3/4 plywood...holds weight well for general work table... welding... works ok will burn top dependents on what/how you are welding. But then again all dependents.

I have those smaller fold-able welding tables from HF works well in most situations.

Given the price of current wood... I think those Metal saw horses would have been competitive in prices.

Bora is popular but premium.

some guy here have the $50 ones from HD also likes it. which about 2x more if you build with wood... according to wood prices these days... I would get this... I think if you search for saw horse, there was some guy here that bought it recently.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TOUGHBU...site-Table-1300-lb-Capacity-TB-C700/205870356

 

[R-mm]

I have a set similar to these.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/XDD-34-in-Adjustable-Folding-Sawhorse-2-Pack-SH3801-2/309904807

My handles are welded on and the height adjustment uses wing nuts rather than the plastic clips shown. I like mine. They are very sturdy and fold up for storage.

This is almost exactly what I have.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009WG5ZI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

These look great - but I can't find any links where that style is available. Anyone? Should have said folding is a absolute must for me.

 

[Jarwop]

 

[Zmann]

I have both those styles above in post #8.
When I was building my 2 post lift and assembling the columns I used my
tough built units to set them on.
I like the XDD type units ( with a carpeted 2x4 on top) for doing doors and easy transport. But they are not as heavy duty as the Tough built
and the Tough built lets you run 2x between the horses for even more options

 

[jonshonda]

I built some out of 2x4's over 5 years ago and they have been great. I had a project that was pretty tall so I cut the legs down. Later I had a project that was pretty small so I screwed leg extensions back on. They sit outside and have been holding up well for untreated wood. Easy to accessorize as you can just screw stuff to them.

 

[bdbecker]

My current ones are just about shot and I keep circling back to these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000224RO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[LeonardY]

These look great - but I can't find any links where that style is available. Anyone? Should have said folding is a absolute must for me.

Here's a couple of places.

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-1500-lb-metal-saw-horse.html

https://www.acehardware.com/departm...rganic-shopping&utm_campaign=organic-shopping

Here's a another version but it seems lighter weight.

https://www.harborfreight.com/foldable-adjustable-sawhorse-69059.html

 

[csp]

These (Fireball Tools video), are awesome and easy to build. You won't find any big box kits or carpentry types that will handle the weight these will.

 

[Jackfre]

I bought my SIL a set of the Channel-lock horses. They were good to work off and fold up to about a 4x6 dimension. They make a heavy duty set too. These are mine out of 2”x.019 tubing with a 2” channel top. I intend to add the hdpe feet show on my work table. The wooden top is remove/placeable.

 

[HenryAZ]

I use these Louisville Ladder aluminum sawhorses, type 1A, 300lb capacity. The top is designed as a platform that you can stand on as well. I have the 3ft model, they also come in 2ft and 4ft high.

 

[R-mm]

Here's a couple of places.

https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-1500-lb-metal-saw-horse.html

https://www.acehardware.com/departm...rganic-shopping&utm_campaign=organic-shopping

Here's a another version but it seems lighter weight.

https://www.harborfreight.com/foldable-adjustable-sawhorse-69059.html

Perfect thank you.


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[kaymccampbell]

I've got a plate with a chunk of angle on the bottom, that I clamp in my jawhorse, for small welding projects. With some projects I skip the plate entirely.

 

[sberry]

How heavy you need them?

 

[Zaxxn]

When I started the shop build, I bought a couple of these, because I wanted something versatile, easy to store and solid. They are built like the proverbial BSH and I put them through hell during the build and still do.

Complaints: Takes a bit to figure them out to open/close rapidly, and a lot of chipped off paint very early on.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TOUGHBU...site-Table-1300-lb-Capacity-TB-C700/205870356

--Zax

 

[K'ledgeBldr]

The wife got me these a few years ago when I kept complaining about my plastic ones always breaking. They are very stout- and much heavier than the plastic ones.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-37-...-Steel-Saw-Horse-1-100-lb-Capacity/1001182062

They're the same design as “Z’s” above.

 

[nadogail]

While building a wall covered on both sides with Hardi Plank, I built saw horses like those in post #5, except I made them taller and longer. They don't sag when heavily loaded.

The horses, being made from 2X6 lumber, wont sag.

 

[Slednut]

I also have these like post #2, they fold down to a really small package and if you're taller that 5' regular non adjustable saw horses are back breakers.

I bought 4 from Eastwood for just over $100, they were on sale.
https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-1500-lb-metal-saw-horse.html

 

[Zmann]

I use these Louisville Ladder aluminum sawhorses, type 1A, 300lb capacity. The top is designed as a platform that you can stand on as well. I have the 3ft model, they also come in 2ft and 4ft high.

those guys reading plans look awkward and uncomfortable
you think the ad would have used the 4-foot model ?
maybe they are verifying the window to floor dimension ?

 

[Bert_]

I know this doesn't meet you folding requirement but this is my absolute favorite. They are sturdy and light. I can stand on top of one and it doesn't move a bit yet it can be lifted with one finger.

 

[Bad Habit]

They forgot their reading glasses

 

[mkef]

I bought a set from trojan tools I believe they are. I love em.

Found a link

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000224RO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

They are solid once set up.

 

[Lynden]

How much do you want to spend? One of the best folding steel sawhorse is the Fulton Stablemate. You can find them in the $70 to $80 range each plus shipping. I've had mine for about 40 years. They were called Iowa Sawhorses when I bought them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009XXDIE/?tag=atomicindus08-20 --> check the reviews

https://www.fultoncorp.com/stablemate-folding-steel-sawhorse/

 

[BD1]

I use a pair of Summer "V" top Jack stands
And set a channel on top.
Being fully adjustable is nice and they are multi use.

https://www.cpooutlets.com/sumner-7...MI0YnonvPx7AIVBNvACh1KRgzzEAQYCCABEgJfS_D_BwE


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[mmb617]

I also have these like post #2, they fold down to a really small package and if you're taller that 5' regular non adjustable saw horses are back breakers.

I bought 4 from Eastwood for just over $100, they were on sale.
https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-1500-lb-metal-saw-horse.html

I have three pairs of the Task Force ones I bought at Lowes years ago that are made exactly like those. Apparently Lowes doesn't sell them anymore, but I think it's a good design. They fold up compactly for storage and can hold a lot of weight. Since they are all metal they are ideal for welding.

 

[Skiff Builder]

Wood can be good

 

[428PI]

I picked up 2 homebuilt heavy duty metal ones built out of angle iron at the dump in the metal bin. Also picked up a Craftsman frame for my small bandsaw there.

 

[Jazz1]

Weld something up!

Bill

Like this, weighs a a bout 60lbs

 

[gearhead1]

I made these. Have had a ton of weight on them. Well half ton. Cheap but affective. Make them to your perfect height

https://www.popularmechanics.com/ho...to-build-stackable-sawhorses-from-a-few-2x4s/


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I made these also. The framers left a set when they built the house. I kept them until the wood got old/punky. Then I got treated wood and made a set. I didn’t know Popular Mechanics did an article about them until I saw the post.

I will say they are very tough and can hold a lot of weight. I added braces to the legs so the legs didn’t spread out under load.

 

[bushmechanic]

You guys will probably laugh, but I've used the hell out of a Rockwell Jawhorse.

 

[krod]

You guys will probably laugh, but I've used the hell out of a Rockwell Jawhorse.

Came here to say the same. Seems to be my go to for projects now. So much so that I've been on the lookout for another one. Love the tripod design that doesn't wobble around when working outside with it.

I thought it would be unstable before I picked one up, but its better than any horse I've used and way more useful for other jobs too.

 

[Toolfool]

I have a few pairs like the Eastwood models that I've been using daily for close to 20 years. I have a 4' length of 2x6 screwed to the tops. I have set whole units of wonderboard on them without a problem.

 

[bushmechanic]

Came here to say the same. Seems to be my go to for projects now. So much so that I've been on the lookout for another one. Love the tripod design that doesn't wobble around when working outside with it.

I thought it would be unstable before I picked one up, but its better than any horse I've used and way more useful for other jobs too.

Yup. Once you wrap your brain around it, the thing is like lightning. It seems like a gimmick at first, but you've got to screw with one at least once to "get it".

Once you do, it's pretty much a no-brainer if you can swing one financially. If someone had that, a Workmate, and their Blade Runner; that person could have a much smaller shop than they'd assume.

 

[speed bump]

I've have several of these with 4x4s screwed to the top of them. https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...857146263.htm?tid=6710055810076735195&ipos=27

I really wish I could find a 36-38 inch tall folding sawhorse.

 

[Kaizen]

I made these also. The framers left a set when they built the house. I kept them until the wood got old/punky. Then I got treated wood and made a set. I didn’t know Popular Mechanics did an article about them until I saw the post.

I will say they are very tough and can hold a lot of weight. I added braces to the legs so the legs didn’t spread out under load.

I actually made a 6 foot version as well for planks to work at 10-12 feet. A lot easier and cheaper then staging.


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