Saw horses

[Speedfreakbbc]

So I grew up on the metal brackets screwed to 2x4s, got a flimsy plastic set when I moved out and am now looking for something better. I need something that can be stored easily but will be relitivly sturdy while I am using them. I saw these at lowes. Has anyone used this style? Does anyone have a set they really love? I like the adjustable height for raising and making an outfeed table for my table saw. There was a pretty good review of several types in the family handyman a while back but I finally brought myself to throw away my old magazines last month... Dang! Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[gahrajmahal]

I have a set of these and I just love them. The adjustable legs are super handy. They are compact and easy to store and very light.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_329700-8267...es&pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=saw+horses&facetInfo=

 

[Requin6]

So I grew up on the metal brackets screwed to 2x4s, got a flimsy plastic set when I moved out and am now looking for something better. I need something that can be stored easily but will be relitivly sturdy while I am using them. I saw these at lowes. Has anyone used this style? Does anyone have a set they really love? I like the adjustable height for raising and making an outfeed table for my table saw. There was a pretty good review of several types in the family handyman a while back but I finally brought myself to throw away my old magazines last month... Dang! Thanks in advance for the help.

That link isn't working for me in your post but if they are these...

I have these and they have been fantastic. Very solid when opened up. Easy to compact them down and easy to store. Also has a handle which makes it easy for transport. Well worth $30!

 

[Letsgobowhunting]

That link isn't working for me in your post but if they are these...

I have these and they have been fantastic. Very solid when opened up. Easy to compact them down and easy to store. Also has a handle which makes it easy for transport. Well worth $30!

I have these also and they are extremely sturdy. I screwed a 2x4 on the top and then you dont have to worry about cutting into them when cutting plywood or anything thin.

 

[Speedfreakbbc]

Those are the ones. I think I like them. I have seen a lot of those galvanized triangles and wondered there was anything to them.

 

[Letsgobowhunting]

I also like the galvanized ones too. They aremuch lighter and also sturdy. The yellow horses you could park a truck on but if you move them around often you will realize how heavy they get.

 

[astroracer]

I have a couple pair of the galvanized. They serve their purpose, no complaints. I screwed a 2 x 4 to the top of one set and left the other plain.
I am also using a set of horses my dad built when I was just a baby. These are kinda flimsy now. 57 years old and the nails just don't hold like they used too...

 

[bczygan]

http://americanwoodworker.com/blogs/tips/archive/2009/10/20/hinged-frames-give-broad-based-support.aspx

 

[ilovevocs]

That link isn't working for me in your post but if they are these...

I have these and they have been fantastic. Very solid when opened up. Easy to compact them down and easy to store. Also has a handle which makes it easy for transport. Well worth $30!

I have those as well. Best store bought folding saw horses I have ever tried. I feel like I have tried them all. Easy to store, great to use. I have four of them.


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[toolslinger]

I have a couple pair of the yellow metal folding units. They're the travel horses in my workbox. Nice, compact, reasonably sturdy. I have the older version with a bolt for height adjustment, so that aspect *****, but the new units have a spring loaded arrangement that works nicely.

At my shop we have a pile of these:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Stanley-Adjustable-Sawhorse-Twin-Pack-STST60626/203799620

I was hesitant when I bought the first pair in a pinch. However they have been, and continue to be really excellent. They come with brackets to hold a 2x4, or a pipe along the top. That aspect generally *****, so we don't bother with them. If you plan to cut in to the tops, then these aren't for you. If you're not prone to that, then they are great.

 

[Zeke]

I've had/have them all. The yellow ones are tedious to set up and are heavy. It the legs are extended they won't fold up. The Stanleys are nice but yet they don't do much. Great for a quick set up table. I like a at least one WorkMate on the job and I use a couple of cheap suitcase stands for accessory tables.

 

[Kevin54]

That link isn't working for me in your post but if they are these...

I have these and they have been fantastic. Very solid when opened up. Easy to compact them down and easy to store. Also has a handle which makes it easy for transport. Well worth $30!

Those need an eyehook on the end so you can hang them on the wall.

Myself, I have about 4 pairs of the plastic ones. Adequate for what I need them for.

 

[firecracker]

I have the plastic type I don't like them. For years I had home made 4x3 top rail and 4x2 legs with a brace on each end, a bit like astoracer's picture. Now I like the fold up yellow ones shown, nice for carting about.

 

[mikefromme]

Not my pic, but here is what I do

Each saw horse uses 2 2x4s. Cut one into 3 32" pieces and nail into a I-beam. Cut the other one into 4 24" pieces. And nail/screw onto the ibeam as shown. Should take 3-5 minutes to build a set.

Use a carriage bolt if you want to be able to take it apart and store.

 

[torqueman2002]

That's a good design ^^^.

I use it too.

I added a brace between the legs to keep them from splaying under load; also, top rail is a 2x6 for a little extra surface area.

 

[W_KY]

I got one pair of Trojan Saw Horses (can't remember which height ones I got)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000224RN/?tag=atomicindus08-20

They are strong as an ox and I don't think I could ever break them.

However, I also have a cheap set of plastic sawhorses as well. The cheap plastic ones get used more often. Especially for the quick, set up a work table type stuff.

 

[gm54210]

I've had a set of Ebco Storaways for about 15 years. They do everything I've needed. Downside is the legs are not adjustable. EBCO

 

[Dennis93]

Anyone know what the yellow ones are called or the brand?

 

[Dennis93]

Don't answer sawhorses.. haha

 

[Speedfreakbbc]

Task force are the yellow ones at lowes.

 

[KnurledNut]

I prefer the non-adjustable ones because they are lighter like these Fultons (http://www.fultoncorp.com/tote-a-horse-folding-steel-sawhorse/)yet still have a 1 ton capacity per pair + made in USA:

 

[metal1313]

i have some plastic ones, 4-5 of the yellow metal ones, and my favorite are wooden ones made from 1x material. the top is a 1x8 and they are shorter, only about 24" high great for cutting down sheet goods or stacking rafters on to be cut.

i also have some plywood ones that are hindged at the top, and have a chain to keep them from opening too far. the top is a scrap 2x4 with some 1x material with a deep v cut into it going vertically to grasp the playwood

 

[cagullett1]

I posted a thread recently similar to this. I haven't decided 100% what I will do, but I really like this design.

http://woodshopdude.com/

If I don't build those, I will be buying the Dewalt folding sawhorse. Much sturdier than the traditional plastic sawhorses, and have adjustable legs.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Adjustable-Metal-Legs-Sawhorse-DWST11031/203040645

 

[1/2 Cup]

Here is a pair that i built some years ago, they can be folded up for storage if need be.

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[tomshep]

I have a set of plastic from Stanley. Had them for years and they have served me well. They are light, fold up easily and I can wash them down or they can get wet and don't rust or warp.

Tom