Decent saw horses

[signcrafter]

I've never found a set of saw horses I liked. Right now I have 4 of the folding ones from menards. Think they are around 40 bucks each. At first they were decent but the metal folding legs **** after a few uses. They dont fold right and are a pain. So looking for some decent sawhorses that are portable.

 

[LB-1911]

Unless you have already tried and dismissed them - Give these a look

https://www.guardianfall.com/performance-safety-products/jobsite-equipment/product/sawhorse

 

[BajaScout]

Why is the wood on its edge?


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[Legion Prime]

I made my own.

The Ibeam is very sturdy and the legs are as well, I honestly wasn't expecting them to be as sturdy as they are for how simple they are. I however hopped my 300# *** up on there and they barely budged. I had to trim the legs a bit to take out wobble but now they're solid and level (I used a level when picking which legs to trim). I also gave them long legs, I'm rather tired of mid-thigh level work surfaces so one of the key objectives of operation sawhorses-taller-than-my-marblesack was rather plain. I'm quite happy with them and am tempted to make another set as they won't take up any additional floorspace.
Here is the guide I built them from.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/ho...to-build-stackable-sawhorses-from-a-few-2x4s/

 

[cvairwerks]

I've got a couple of sets of these and abuse the heck out of them. They seem to last quite well. I think I've had the first set about 4 years now. They do make a version that has adjustable height legs too.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TOUGHBU...site-Table-1100-lb-Capacity-TB-C550/205870368

 

[ezridr60]

I made my own.

The Ibeam is very sturdy and the legs are as well, I honestly wasn't expecting them to be as sturdy as they are for how simple they are. I however hopped my 300# *** up on there and they barely budged. I had to trim the legs a bit to take out wobble but now they're solid and level (I used a level when picking which legs to trim). I also gave them long legs, I'm rather tired of mid-thigh level work surfaces so one of the key objectives of operation sawhorses-taller-than-my-marblesack was rather plain. I'm quite happy with them and am tempted to make another set as they won't take up any additional floorspace.
Here is the guide I built them from.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/ho...to-build-stackable-sawhorses-from-a-few-2x4s/

Something similar, sturdy. Planed down a 2X6 to 1” for top and “I” beam to cut down the weight. These are my shortys, got another pair std height

 

[BajaScout]

I made my own.

The Ibeam is very sturdy and the legs are as well, I honestly wasn't expecting them to be as sturdy as they are for how simple they are. I however hopped my 300# *** up on there and they barely budged. I had to trim the legs a bit to take out wobble but now they're solid and level (I used a level when picking which legs to trim). I also gave them long legs, I'm rather tired of mid-thigh level work surfaces so one of the key objectives of operation sawhorses-taller-than-my-marblesack was rather plain. I'm quite happy with them and am tempted to make another set as they won't take up any additional floorspace.
Here is the guide I built them from.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/ho...to-build-stackable-sawhorses-from-a-few-2x4s/

Those do look extra sturdy.


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[signcrafter]

Wood ones are great and I have a set or two of them
But the problem is they are heavy and take up a lot of space. Really looking for metal ones that you can carry wherever easily and dont take up much room when folded up.

 

[see pictures]

I make them out of plywood that slots together. Take them apart a lay flat in the truck.https://www.construct101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/knockdown-sawhorse-plans-material-list.png Like this i make them 22” at the bottom and 8” at top 34” tall

 

[metaldad]

i have 3 sets of the menards ones. no issues, except the sharp edges i gotta blast off with a grinder, eventually

 

[mike93lx]

Another vote for DIY. I made these: https://woodgears.ca/sawhorse/

Nice having something that I can hit with a saw, a screw or paint and not care

 

[signcrafter]

Unless you have already tried and dismissed them - Give these a look

https://www.guardianfall.com/performance-safety-products/jobsite-equipment/product/sawhorse

I'll have to get a set of these and see how they do. They look like they might fit my needs. Thanks

i have 3 sets of the menards ones. no issues, except the sharp edges i gotta blast off with a grinder, eventually

Which ones? These are the ones I have, https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...6857146263.htm?tid=8186225056664823312&ipos=3. I was on my phone before so didn't post the link. These ones are junk. Like I said I have 4 of them and they are junk.

Another vote for DIY. I made these: https://woodgears.ca/sawhorse/

Nice having something that I can hit with a saw, a screw or paint and not care

Again, not looking for wood at this time.

 

[mike93lx]

A friend of mine has these legs and swears by them :Target Precision RB-H1028 Rugged Buddy 28-Inch Folding Sawhorse Legs for One Complete Sawhorse https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005A1KD/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[t4runner]

I have had these for about 10 years and they are unbelievably strong.
Great White Saw Horse.

 

[metaleltr]

My next set will be from fabtables.com- 60" tab and slot fab horses. All steel flat pack weld together construction with holes in the top platen and around the edges for fixturing and clamping.

 

[Toolfool]

I use these : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FWPXM35/?tag=atomicindus08-20 . Have loaded 30-35 sheets of 3/4" plywood on them.

 

[WunTon]

I've got a couple of sets of these and abuse the heck out of them. They seem to last quite well. I think I've had the first set about 4 years now. They do make a version that has adjustable height legs too.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TOUGHBU...site-Table-1100-lb-Capacity-TB-C550/205870368

I'll second these.

 

[dutchgray]

I make mine like this
View media item 69148Takes a little more time to make because of cutting the legs in but is a lot lighter than the I beam style. They are plenty strong. 2X6 top with 1X2 legs, angles are all 1 in 4. To get them sitting flat you attach the legs with a nail each, sit it on a flat floor then nail the ply pieces on.

 

[MushCreek]

I have a set of cheap plastic ones that I have been using for years. They refuse to die. I wouldn't trust them for anything heavy, but for light-duty stuff they are fine. I have no idea what brand they are. I also made a throw-away set of 8 footers using those crappy metal brackets and 2x4's. They are great for slicing up full sheets of plywood. When I was siding my house, I could put a lot of pre-cut pieces of siding on them and paint it. Somehow, in 50 years of DIY, I've never had a good set of sawhorses.

 

[Nick Danger]

Has anyone tried the metal Trojan TS35-US sawhorses? Not cheap, but get great reviews. The ones with the "US" at the end of the model number are made in the USA.


Review: https://homefixated.com/trojan-sawhorse/
Review: https://www.lumberjocks.com/reviews/3307
Home Depot 35 inch: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Guardian-Fall-Protection-35-in-Tall-Sawhorse-TS35/205579788
Home Depot 27 inch:https://www.homedepot.com/p/Guardian-Fall-Protection-27-in-Trojan-Tall-Sawhorse-TS27-US/205579885

I made my own wooden sawhorses, extra sturdy, and cut the legs tall enough so that I don't have to bend over when I use them. They're heavy and they don't stack, but I could use them as a platform if I want.

https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/easy-heavy-duty-2x4-sawhorses

 

[shawhite]

I’ve had these for years with no complaints


https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-...ith-Adjustable-Metal-Legs-DWST11031/203040645

 

[HenryAZ]

I use a pair of Werner aluminum 2ft step stands. They are designed so you can stand on the top, and are used by drywall workers. 28" long, they make perfect sawhorses, and also as handy step stands to reach just about anything in my garage.
WERNER TW372-30 - 2' 300LB RATED ALUMINUM PORTABLE WORK STAND

 

[manwithtools]

Why is the wood on its edge?


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The wood is stronger in that direction. Also, it wont be compromised as much from a strength prospective if you happen to cut part way through it.

 

[manwithtools]

I made my own.

The Ibeam is very sturdy and the legs are as well, I honestly wasn't expecting them to be as sturdy as they are for how simple they are. I however hopped my 300# *** up on there and they barely budged. I had to trim the legs a bit to take out wobble but now they're solid and level (I used a level when picking which legs to trim). I also gave them long legs, I'm rather tired of mid-thigh level work surfaces so one of the key objectives of operation sawhorses-taller-than-my-marblesack was rather plain. I'm quite happy with them and am tempted to make another set as they won't take up any additional floorspace.
Here is the guide I built them from.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/ho...to-build-stackable-sawhorses-from-a-few-2x4s/

While the design is simple, I don't think I'd trust them to support significant weight. The only thing holding the legs from spreading apart are the 2 screws through the leg into the lower 2x4.

Also not much to keep them from racking side to side - screws only again.

They really need another member from leg to leg, probably a plywood web. Only sacrifice is they would not stack once the brace is added.

Good for light weight use I'm sure.

 

[lakeroadster]

I made my own.

The Ibeam is very sturdy and the legs are as well, I honestly wasn't expecting them to be as sturdy as they are for how simple they are. I however hopped my 300# *** up on there and they barely budged. I had to trim the legs a bit to take out wobble but now they're solid and level (I used a level when picking which legs to trim). I also gave them long legs, I'm rather tired of mid-thigh level work surfaces so one of the key objectives of operation sawhorses-taller-than-my-marblesack was rather plain. I'm quite happy with them and am tempted to make another set as they won't take up any additional floorspace.
Here is the guide I built them from.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/ho...to-build-stackable-sawhorses-from-a-few-2x4s/

That's a great design. Well done sir!

While the design is simple, I don't think I'd trust them to support significant weight. The only thing holding the legs from spreading apart are the 2 screws through the leg into the lower 2x4.

Also not much to keep them from racking side to side - screws only again.

They really need another member from leg to leg, probably a plywood web. Only sacrifice is they would not stack once the brace is added.

Good for light weight use I'm sure.

Instead of regular wood screws for the legs if you used FastenMaster FMHLGM278-50 HeadLOK Heavy-Duty Flathead Fasteners it would add a lot of strength... to an already good design.

 

[LB-1911]

Wood ones are great and I have a set or two of them
But the problem is they are heavy and take up a lot of space.

Really looking for metal ones that you can carry wherever easily and dont take up much room when folded up.

I'll have to get a set of these and see how they do. They look like they might fit my needs. Thanks

Again, not looking for wood at this time.

I use these : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FWPXM35/?tag=atomicindus08-20 . Have loaded 30-35 sheets of 3/4" plywood on them.

Shop the part #'s on the Trojans - Price can & will vary -

TOTE-A-HORSE FOLDING STEEL SAWHORSE by Fulton is worth a look - you can add a 2 x top.
Note: They have fixed legs and are low @ a Height of 25"

I also have the Crawford branded version of Toolfool's recommendation - added a 2 x top works well - On the Crawfords once you adjust the legs you have to return them to their original configuration for storage in the most compact package.

Good Luck

 

[whyNick?]

I've tried all kinds of saw horses, two kinds of metal ones (one wasn't sturdy, the other pinched my fingers), metal brackets you use with 2x4s (flimsy), and homemade wooden ones (heavy). A while back my buddy was cleaning out his garage and gave me a couple of pairs of these:

https://www.toolbarn.com/stanley-st...mQf45dyW8fqBXuRJTk-4TqLcxhUuGmrBoC16AQAvD_BwE

They are easy to open and close and even though they're plastic they are sturdy and can hold quite a bit of weight. They fold flat and are very light.