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Collapsable Saw horse - DogwoodTales - 06-14-2017
So I'm searching through various styles of collapsible saw horse ideas and weighing the pros and cons.
Some plans have the top runner as a separate piece and some are a complete assembly/disassembly. I'd prefer one in which it's all one piece that folds out and snaps into place.
What do you use for a collapsible saw horse?
RE: Collapsable Saw horse - bhh - 06-14-2017
I have a couple of cheapo plastic ones, but I normally use my wood ones made in 1976.
I have seen some that have hinges tying the legs to the top and either a chain or a cross-beam to hold the legs when open. You'd need to run a rail between the legs on each side the beam.
Here are a couple that I found
http://woodworking.formeremortals.net/2014/06/build-a-folding-sawhorse/
You can probably figure this one out without buying the plan:
http://www.woodworkersworkshop.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=prodshow&ref=31_MD_00906
See "Jeb's"
https://www.familyhandyman.com/carpentry/sawhorse-plans/view-all
http://www.finewoodworking.com/2012/02/09/folding-sawhorse-stows-away
RE: Collapsable Saw horse - TDKPE - 06-14-2017
I have several heavy wooden saw horses I've made over the decades, but as I've gotten older, I've found myself using the cheap-o plastic folding ones whenever possible. I like light weight better than heavy weight, at least when that's all that's actually needed.
RE: Collapsable Saw horse - Bill Holt - 06-14-2017
Several years ago Wood Magazine showed these (oops, I was trying to show the ones in the second link above). I built something very similar and they have been used and abused. A couple of friends have asked me to build them some.
I have been very pleased with mine.
RE: Collapsable Saw horse - museumguy - 06-14-2017
I have several of the better plastic ones. I love them. When I started in 1985, the company I worked for had a folding design made of poplar that was awesome. I used to have one that I planned to make several copies of I never did and no clue what happened to it. It was a "T" shaped top and all 4 legs folded up for transport. It was very sturdy.
RE: Collapsable Saw horse - fall - 06-14-2017
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I have a set of these and like them a lot. Plus you can replaced the wood top. Cheap, light weight, and don't take up a lot of room when taking them someplace. (very strong)https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjr5d7E3r7UAhWNI4EKHYl2BlEYABAWGgJ5dw&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESEeD2rfrxluNmALdBrig3y3pe&sig=AOD64_3OTgHPKhM-NdqCNqfsGNkk5Dobsg&ctype=46&q=&ved=0ahUKEwjEjdnE3r7UAhUJRyYKHaf-BJIQzTkILw&adurl=
RE: Collapsable Saw horse - Bit_Fiddler - 06-14-2017
I really like these - adjustable height and very sturdy/stable. Plus a couple of 2x4 and some plywood makes a good table/workbench for large pieces. I throw a piece of rigid foam on top of the plywood and it makes a nice table for my track saw. They fold down very compactly....
https://www.menards.com/main/tools-hardware/tool-storage/work-supports-workbenches/masterforce-reg-adjustable-steel-sawhorse/p-1444436617805-c-19492.htm?tid=-6717338728218814210&ipos=5
There is at least 1 other brand out there that work exactly like these.
RE: Collapsable Saw horse - blindman - 06-15-2017
I have two pairs of the Kobalt ones that Lowes sells. I have been well pleased with them. They are well made, adjustable hight, heavy, one piece and fold up easily for transport and storage. Check 'em out.
RE: Collapsable Saw horse - DogwoodTales - 06-15-2017
Thanks for the replies!
The one from Menards and lowes look the same with different labels. At $35 a piece my first reaction is avoidance. But then I'm thinking about the quality and my time.
I'll check them out at the store if in stock and decide from there.
I've forgotten about WWMM saw horse plan.based on the images it looks like a good plan. I'll go back and re watch that episode when I'm on wi Fi later.
RE: Collapsable Saw horse - Ed in NC - 06-15-2017
I have had the Stanley Fatmax sawhorses for years. Rugged, adjustable, tool trays, fold easily; I especially like the slots in each end that will hold a 2x4 on edge, handy for making a temp table, etc. A lot less spendy when I bought mine though.
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-011031S-FatMax-Sawhorse-Adjustable/dp/B0040FMUWW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
(How do you change the name of a link to say something else???)
Ed