I need sawhorses

[Gizzy]

I need a new set of sawhorses.Without spending alot of time & money on a set,what do you guys use?Pictures would be good.

 

[ITSWILL]

old 2x4s and cheap sawhorse brackets from the hardware store.

 

[Lkdelta]

get the brackets and build them with 2X4's..what-ever height/width you need or...
The plastic fold-up from the big box work great too

 

[T_Hed]

The plastic fold-up from the big box work great too

+1

 

[Falcon67]

I have some similar to these - I work the heck out of them. They are light and store easily.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_161034-82673-161034_0__?productId=1216903&Ntt=saw+horse&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dsaw%2Bhorse&facetInfo=

I think mine are Workmate units, decent parts.

 

[coal_man]

The plastic fold-up from the big box work great too

X2

Unless you already have the material to make some, I'd go with something that folds up. The others take up a lot of space when not in use.

coal_man

 

[Addrock]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VSPTQ6/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I like these, same as above but with removeable 2X 2 (just replace when it gets to sawed up).

 

[Hobbit]

Made in USA. Similar to Addrock's They come with pipe adapters & say 500lb load capacity.

 

[Addrock]

Hobbit, where did you get those, I like them.

 

[Ign]

Yeah, if you get the plastic fold-ups, get the ones with a lower shelf. Just helps to keep any jobsite a bit more tidy by giving you an option other than setting stuff on the ground.

The steel folding are far more durable but take longer to set up and tear down.

 

[Hobbit]

Addrock, Second hand, an old friend passed away and his widow was clearing out the garage prior to downsizing. I looked everywhere on them but they have no name only "Made in America".

 

[SGKent]

folding plastic style are great for storage. I have 4 stored in 1/2 the space of a regular saw horse. Had a wooden pair for years and they ended up sitting outside in the weather sometimes cause there was no room for them elsewhere. Also as someone mentioned the plastic ones come with pipe holders. Get made in USA if you can find them. Help a fellow citizen.

 

[RVDan]

I use my bike lift and an old B&D Workmate.

If those aren't handy though a couple econo studs can be made into sawhorses for a buck a piece

 

[garboui]

Made in USA. Similar to Addrock's They come with pipe adapters & say 500lb load capacity.

maybe 500 between 2 of the horses. I once had probably 6-700lbs between 2 of those plastic ones, long story short ended up nailgunning the legs to the floor to keep them from bambi'ing out.

 

[Torque1st]

I have a couple plastic ones from HD with adjustable legs which are great for working outside on uneven ground. Otherwise just scraps of lumber do the job. No need for any metal brackets.

 

[Doug1]

I use the metal folding ones from Home Depot or Lowes. Can't remember which. They work fine but you have to set each leg height individually. I wish they were a bit wider, which would allow you to leave them set up for more height and still fold properly.

They do take time to set up but the plus is they fold down to somethign not much bigger than a 4 ft long 2x4.

 

[DoyleDee]

I made mine out of steel pipe. Basically two upside down T's with pipe for the top and another pipe near the middle for stability. They fit close to each other, only the legs stick out. I've used mine alot- I built 4 of them.

 

[antinym]

What ever you do, don't get the cheap cheap plastic ones. they ****. There's good plastic ones with the shelf. the HF $10 jobbies aren't good. I had some stanley plastic ones that broke. I have some mid priced home depot ones that they're great.

2x4s and brackets are great if you have space to store them, they're a little annoying to setup and re-size, but that may be worth it to you. not me though.

 

[1991Syclone]

http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-2-sawhorse-brackets-67163.html

I do have the plastic ones from harbor freight:

http://www.harborfreight.com/350-lb-capacity-folding-sawhorse-46762.html

These are good for light duty work, but I wouldn't try stacking 350lbs on them. I used them to hold bead board while painting, 2x4's while cutting, etc.

 

[Toolfool]

I use these heavy steel horses. Add a 2x6 on top. They'll support all the weight you'll need and the height is adjustable.

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-...38-in-adjustable-folding-sawhorse-185399.html

 

[KEH]

Sears sell a set of fairly heavy folding steel ones. Each one fold up into about a 3 by 4 1 1/2 size with a carrying handle. They are made in china. Don't remember the price, but they work good. Color yellow.

KEH

 

[KEH]

The ones pictured by toolfool look the same as the Sears ones.

KEH

 

[95YJIL]

One of these will be my next set.

http://menards.com/main/tools-hardw.../sawhorse-jobsite-table/p-1494076-c-10164.htm

or

http://menards.com/main/tools-hardw.../sawhorse-jobsite-table/p-1494077-c-10164.htm

 

[Scotto]

Keep meaning to build myself a set of these:

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/16736

 

[browntown]

^ That is cool. I have four of the diy horses with the brackets from the hardware store. They do stack, but are not the most stable and are heavy. Plus that stack takes up some garage real estate.

I should try to build the one posted above, but I also have spent a lot of time drooling over the trojan's http://www.amazon.com/Trojan-TS-35-35-Inch-Sawhorse-Complete/dp/B0000224RO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1330446992&sr=8-3

 

[cgv69]

I use these heavy steel horses. Add a 2x6 on top. They'll support all the weight you'll need and the height is adjustable.

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-...38-in-adjustable-folding-sawhorse-185399.html

+1 I have 2 sets of those with 2x6's on top. They work really well and can handle some weight and uneven ground. The also fold up very compact but as other have mentioned, they are not quick to deploy so I have been wanting to get a set of the plastic one's like hobbit's for quick light jobs.

 

[krnbk2]

http://www.sears.com/toughbuilt-c470-sawhorse-and-jobsite-table/p-00948418000P

I have been eyeing these up for a little while. I played with them in store and they are solid, plus they can easily go together to make a workbench.

 

[mmhouse]

I like these...

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007UQ2BE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[DHD]

The old style B&D Workmates can be found at many a yardsale for $5-$10, they are extremely sturdy and versatile and they fold up for easy storage. I don't know about the newer ones though, they do not look as good

 

[Addrock]

Keep meaning to build myself a set of these:

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/16736

I liked the look of these so much, I ordered the plan and made them! Great project and sawhorses!

 

[jamesemery728]

If you want to go really cheap, watch for a house being framed in your area. They usually throw out enough 2 x 4 cut offs to build a decent pair of saw horses.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I a pair of saw horses that came with the garage. They were in better shape than the set that was handed down to me and safer.


I thought mine were nicer than what they are. I'm sitting here looking at them, they have some bracing on the legs but they are regular saw horses made with brackets

I also have a short saw horse that uses a bracket kit. I used a 2x6 for the cross piece. I made it short to utilize it with a plank and a short ladder getting a work area about 18" off the floor.

 

[rburke65]

I just bought a pair, Stanley...made in the USA, Sams Club, $20. They had the lower shelf. Haven't used them, but I have been wanting a pair and they were made here.

 

[torqueman2002]

Keep meaning to build myself a set of these:

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/16736

I like the look of these! I'm going to build a set, they fold!

BTW, here are mine: I-beam construction makes them v. strong; they don't fold.

 

[dreamingmuscle]

I use these heavy steel horses. Add a 2x6 on top. They'll support all the weight you'll need and the height is adjustable.

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/tools-...38-in-adjustable-folding-sawhorse-185399.html

Ditto on these. I add two 2x4's to the top though. Because there is always some knuckle head that won't adjust the blade when cutting 1/4 inch ply.

They are almost indestructible and fold up neatly and out of the way. As others have said though, they do take a while to set up if you want to make them taller.

 

[Terapin]

I have a pair of fold up steel ones that work really well. I have cut through those plastic one. The steel ones have legs that fold into the body. The only thing is you have to take care because it does have some sharp edges and will bite you.

 

[Vernon9800]

X2 Unless you already have the material to make some, I'd go with something that folds up.

 

[WSHILL]

I have built several saw horses out of old door frames. Cut each side in half for the legs and use the top piece for the working surface. Put together with 3 in screws. use scrap wood to make gussets on each side.

 

[torqueman2002]

 

[NUTTSGT]

Now that I know what I have for saw horses (brain fart moment), I'm realizing that maybe mine need a little bit of work.