I’m about to pull the trigger on a pair of these. Your video is the first time I’ve seen the notch on the sacrificial 2x4 instead of 2 pieces. I really like that - seems to give you several benefits. I do think I’ll need to be careful opening and closing the legs - looks like there are some finger hazards, and that’s the one drawback I see compared to the Boras, which are more expensive. Thanks for the video.
thanks for the video I am a Carpenter and a short one at that. Using the drop down pegs on the side has made it easier for me to rip and cut wood that I have trouble reaching across the say horse. I do a lot of work by myself so this is perfect. Increases production. The stability is very useful. In the old days used to make wooden saw hoses for every job. Never again.As I said I am short so the adjustable leg height is good for me. The side pegs have a lip that stops the board from sliding off so you can feel safe with it loaded on t he side. Its low so easy to lift board up to set it on pegs.In some cases you can just put one side on at a time. And obliviously you can adjust the legs to different lengths so it you are working on uneven ground its still sturdy. But as you pointed out you need to store them and that is why I cam back to this video . Thanks for the storage idea. I also have the roller and will get a bracket for that as well. thanks great video
I have had the C650s for about 3 years, and they are also a great buy. Super strong and sturdy, would totally recommend either one. Thanks for the video, and greetings from New Zealand.
Spread those legs apart before you open it all the way because there is no stop hole to keep it from opening it too far and bend the flange. Design flaw for sure. Opening the legs as you put the legs down will prevent this. Interesting design. Someone returned the one I bought after they damaged it as it came in a 2 pack box that was retaped like a harbor freight return. Silly me for accepting it. I since replaced it and am pretty happy great Video!
I was looking into the other sawhorse without adjustable legs but your video explained the C700's much needed features and am sold on getting this saw horse instead. Very well made video and informative. Also, I'm with you on having the sacrificial board on top.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Thank you for the update on your saw horse. I do small projects like pergolas, stand alone porches with or without roofs, patios and I really am in need of a new saw horse. Mine are made of scrap 2x4, wobble and are about 12 years old.
I am a cabinet maker and installer. I am planning on making a MFT type table top for a set of these which I now have on order from HD. Hope to maximize my track saw use. Thanks for the video.
I gave these, they were out a year later at HD, bought 2 Husky brand that are almost the same but built a bit better, the Husky brand is actually way better imo, my favorite horses, so heavy but set them up & stay up anyway
I have two Rubbermaid molded saw horses that I bought almost 20 years ago. They make great support for work tables. They fit inside of one another. I recently bought the Hart collapsible work table. They had it marked down to $40.00. I need that saw horse that you demoed. I didn’t realize of all the extras features. You can’t have too many of these tools. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing. Some projects take more than a couple sawhorses, so these will definitely pay for themselves in no time. I have some window screens to build today and these will really come in handy for a nice work table, with plenty of room.
today is 11/13/21,, earlier today my wife ordered a pair from home depot online, i'll have them a week from this coming monday, early Christmas gift,, looking forward to getting them, i'm retired but we seem to have a project or 2 during the year where we need a work table or saw horses
How is the side to side stability. I’d like to use a router sled on it but would require a lot of side to side pushing and pulling across the table. Thanks!
Would like to see if it's possible to level them on an uneven surface like the lawn. Can you adjust each leg until the two sacrificial surfaces are in the same plane and level with the horizon? That would be very helpful. Thanks for the video.
These are at home deploy a block away but I really want the bora XT. Not only are they $50-60 more but they ship vs. right now. These seem to be a little more sturdy and have better feet and options for the 2x4/4x4
I've been looking online at those. I recall they go a little taller, which looks interesting to me. I'm still a big fan of these ToughBuilt ones, but I may buy the others just to test out in a video review. Thanks for sharing.
I have had mind for a couple years - the main problem compared to regular sawhourse is that since the underside is hollow you cannot clamp anything to them !! I have had to hold a piece of scrap lumber underneath to clamp to. Also I would like to beable to attache my miter saw - again hard to clamp anything down
Excellent video! I've also got the Stanley folding saw horses. Had them for years and use them all the time. I bought the C700s a couple of months ago, and have to say that they are excellent! A bit dearer here in the UK, £119 for the pair, but well worth it. I still use the Stanley saw horses if I'm on jobs where I've got to lug them up several flights, but for working outdoors they are excellent. I like the simple modification using the timber as a sacrificial top, but would really like to add the ability to clamp the work down without making the units any heavier or too large when stored.
I've had these for about a year to set up a 3-slab MFT type 4'x8' work table in my garage shop. I need to set these up and break it down for every use. It does take a bit of time to setup but the biggest annoyance is you need to open and close these in a certain order. I see Speedhorse now has an adjustable height XT model. I'm thinking of switching over to these for three reasons: 1) the height adjustment on Toughbuilt is 25"-32" and Speedhorse is 30"-36". Speedhorse range is more practical in use. 2) Speedhorse claims push of a button and you are ready to go. 3)There is no special sequence on which legs to fold up first. Anyone have experience with the Speedhorse XT's? Are their claims valid? - thanks
I'll have to check those out too. So far, these do everything I want them to. I don't put them in storage much, so I guess that issue hasn't affected me yet.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I honestly just wont use the extra features after testing it, and I can just get some 2x6's for the 650 to do the same, I usually cut on a sacrificial piece of plywood or foam anyway
I've had these for about a year and they are junk, the paint just peeling/blistering off pushed by rust underneath, they're a pain to open and collapse, fit and finish on the legs is terrible. Yes they can hold weight but that's not enough for the price. oh and the button to release the legs is hard to push and impossible to do while wearing gloves
Wow, your experience is much different than mine. I'll be sure to keep them inside if they're prone to rusting, but it seems that the zinc plating should help prevent that. I just checked the Home Depot website and they have a 4.8 star review. Thanks for sharing.
@@MarkThomasBuilder the zinc plating on the legs is not what it's peeling off it's the black paint for the top bar. I just checked and I see chips of yellow paint from the ends of the top bar coming off as well with rust underneath
@@beholdcaesar Thanks for the advice! To me everything will rust or decay in some form in real life. We just got to try anticipate and take action to prolong the life of whatever. Manufacturers will go bankrupt if their products don’t break down at all.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are there any changes you would make to the sawhorse? What type of work would you use these sawhorses for?
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Yes. Put a hole for the pin when legs are in the down position when deploying so it locks in place until you spread the feet apart
I’m about to pull the trigger on a pair of these. Your video is the first time I’ve seen the notch on the sacrificial 2x4 instead of 2 pieces. I really like that - seems to give you several benefits. I do think I’ll need to be careful opening and closing the legs - looks like there are some finger hazards, and that’s the one drawback I see compared to the Boras, which are more expensive. Thanks for the video.
I've kept mine outside mostly underneath a barnwood work table. I'm glad I bought them. Good idea to keep your fingers clear.
Your vid was great. Been wanting to purchase these for a minute. Very thorough and no boring dead space to your vids. Thx
Glad to hear it. I've been using mine non-stop ever since getting them.
thanks for the video I am a Carpenter and a short one at that. Using the drop down pegs on the side has made it easier for me to rip and cut wood that I have trouble reaching across the say horse. I do a lot of work by myself so this is perfect. Increases production. The stability is very useful. In the old days used to make wooden saw hoses for every job. Never again.As I said I am short so the adjustable leg height is good for me. The side pegs have a lip that stops the board from sliding off so you can feel safe with it loaded on t he side. Its low so easy to lift board up to set it on pegs.In some cases you can just put one side on at a time. And obliviously you can adjust the legs to different lengths so it you are working on uneven ground its still sturdy. But as you pointed out you need to store them and that is why I cam back to this video . Thanks for the storage idea. I also have the roller and will get a bracket for that as well. thanks great video
Glad to hear your feedback on the sawhorses. Mine have held up well. I need to replace the 2x4 on top after cutting through it a few too many times.
I have had the C650s for about 3 years, and they are also a great buy. Super strong and sturdy, would totally recommend either one. Thanks for the video, and greetings from New Zealand.
Greetings, thanks for sharing your experience with them. Mine have done a great job so far.
Mark, blessed be the barrel grip. I have just bought a pair for myself
That's awesome, Irakli! I use these sawhorses all the time and they're definitely worth buying. 🙌
Spread those legs apart before you open it all the way because there is no stop hole to keep it from opening it too far and bend the flange. Design flaw for sure. Opening the legs as you put the legs down will prevent this. Interesting design. Someone returned the one I bought after they damaged it as it came in a 2 pack box that was retaped like a harbor freight return. Silly me for accepting it. I since replaced it and am pretty happy great Video!
So true! I spotted that possibility happening to mine.
Useful video, thank you kindly!
I was looking into the other sawhorse without adjustable legs but your video explained the C700's much needed features and am sold on getting this saw horse instead. Very well made video and informative. Also, I'm with you on having the sacrificial board on top.
I've had mine over a year now and really liking it still. I mostly keep them outside and I'm glad I put the sacrificial board on top.
@@MarkThomasBuilder Thank you for the update on your saw horse. I do small projects like pergolas, stand alone porches with or without roofs, patios and
I really am in need of a new saw horse. Mine are made of scrap 2x4, wobble and are about 12 years old.
Thanks for the tip on the wall mounts.
You bet!
There are other videos about these but yours surpassed them because of the close up thank you
Thanks man, appreciate you stopping by!👊
I am a cabinet maker and installer. I am planning on making a MFT type table top for a set of these which I now have on order from HD. Hope to maximize my track saw use. Thanks for the video.
Sounds like a heavy duty setup. I recently picked up a Bosch track saw and these sawhorses worked perfect for that.
Awesome review, straight forward no drama thank you
Thanks man, glad to hear it!
I gave these, they were out a year later at HD, bought 2 Husky brand that are almost the same but built a bit better, the Husky brand is actually way better imo, my favorite horses, so heavy but set them up & stay up anyway
Thanks, I'll have to check them out.
Thank you, you made it easy for me.
Glad it helped!
I have two Rubbermaid molded saw horses that I bought almost 20 years ago. They make great support for work tables. They fit inside of one another. I recently bought the Hart collapsible work table. They had it marked down to $40.00. I need that saw horse that you demoed. I didn’t realize of all the extras features. You can’t have too many of these tools. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing. Some projects take more than a couple sawhorses, so these will definitely pay for themselves in no time. I have some window screens to build today and these will really come in handy for a nice work table, with plenty of room.
Great review. Thanks for all the information. How are they holding up for you?
They're holding up very well. I mostly keep them outside during the summer, so they're a little faded looking.
today is 11/13/21,, earlier today my wife ordered a pair from home depot online, i'll have them a week from this coming monday, early Christmas gift,, looking forward to getting them, i'm retired but we seem to have a project or 2 during the year where we need a work table or saw horses
I love mine. I had them outside all summer under a barnwood type table top. They're a little sun faded, but working great for me.
@@MarkThomasBuilder sunfaded just adds character
How is the side to side stability. I’d like to use a router sled on it but would require a lot of side to side pushing and pulling across the table. Thanks!
I'm happy with the way it holds up in that direction. I've had the plastic sawhorses rock up and want to tip over, but these seem stable.
The legs can also be braced if you make a jig using a piece of 4x2, making a slit at each end. There’s another video doing that here.
Would like to see if it's possible to level them on an uneven surface like the lawn. Can you adjust each leg until the two sacrificial surfaces are in the same plane and level with the horizon? That would be very helpful. Thanks for the video.
Yes, you can level each leg. They're well built sawhorses.
These are at home deploy a block away but I really want the bora XT. Not only are they $50-60 more but they ship vs. right now.
These seem to be a little more sturdy and have better feet and options for the 2x4/4x4
I've been looking online at those. I recall they go a little taller, which looks interesting to me. I'm still a big fan of these ToughBuilt ones, but I may buy the others just to test out in a video review.
Thanks for sharing.
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very cool saw horse. Im thinking getting a pair. Saw the Stanley one for a part at HD for 30.00..hmmm
I would buy these again. Mine are sun faded from being used outside all the time
Great review
Thank you!
A small silver metal clip with 90 degree hooks fell off the leg lock and I'm not sure how to put it back on
I have had mind for a couple years - the main problem compared to regular sawhourse is that since the underside is hollow you cannot clamp anything to them !! I have had to hold a piece of scrap lumber underneath to clamp to. Also I would like to beable to attache my miter saw - again hard to clamp anything down
That's a good point. I've noticed that issue as well.
If you use 6x2 for the sacrificial you can clamp on the overhang
what is the easiest way to secure table top to the leg frame to prevent it from sliding
I may know how you fixed the wooden planks on top of the trestles, near the handles. thank you
I don't have them in front of me to look at right now, but I believe I screwed them in from underneath.
Excellent video! I've also got the Stanley folding saw horses. Had them for years and use them all the time.
I bought the C700s a couple of months ago, and have to say that they are excellent! A bit dearer here in the UK, £119 for the pair, but well worth it.
I still use the Stanley saw horses if I'm on jobs where I've got to lug them up several flights, but for working outdoors they are excellent.
I like the simple modification using the timber as a sacrificial top, but would really like to add the ability to clamp the work down without making the units any heavier or too large when stored.
I also have some plastic sawhorses for some jobs, but mostly use these Toughbuilt ones because of all the great features.
Will parts rust if kept outside?
Not too bad. I leave mine outside all the time. The paint is faded, which I'll probably spray next spring.
Where can I get the tornado hooks?
Home Depot stocks them and Amazon. I put links to them in my video description.
Thx as always
Thank you
You're welcome
Yes 4x4 because if u wanted to put something heavy so u have support
Thanks, good to hear your perspective.
I brought a pair
A great purchase! Mine are still going strong.
Not to be a genius but fyi two-2x4 together on edge is 3 inches, not 4
I've had these for about a year to set up a 3-slab MFT type 4'x8' work table in my garage shop. I need to set these up and break it down for every use. It does take a bit of time to setup but the biggest annoyance is you need to open and close these in a certain order. I see Speedhorse now has an adjustable height XT model. I'm thinking of switching over to these for three reasons: 1) the height adjustment on Toughbuilt is 25"-32" and Speedhorse is 30"-36". Speedhorse range is more practical in use. 2) Speedhorse claims push of a button and you are ready to go. 3)There is no special sequence on which legs to fold up first.
Anyone have experience with the Speedhorse XT's? Are their claims valid? - thanks
I'll have to check those out too. So far, these do everything I want them to. I don't put them in storage much, so I guess that issue hasn't affected me yet.
Where did u get them
Home Depot. I have a link in my video description.
Ok thx
I think Ill go with the C650, the extra features are not worth the extra weight IMO
What I like about the 700 is that I can attach a sacrificial 2x4 on top, which also makes it a little taller than the others.
@@MarkThomasBuilder I honestly just wont use the extra features after testing it, and I can just get some 2x6's for the 650 to do the same, I usually cut on a sacrificial piece of plywood or foam anyway
@@MarkThomasBuilder ok, I have both currently, just going to keep the 700, the 650 is not as light as I thought it would be
I've had these for about a year and they are junk, the paint just peeling/blistering off pushed by rust underneath, they're a pain to open and collapse, fit and finish on the legs is terrible. Yes they can hold weight but that's not enough for the price. oh and the button to release the legs is hard to push and impossible to do while wearing gloves
Wow, your experience is much different than mine. I'll be sure to keep them inside if they're prone to rusting, but it seems that the zinc plating should help prevent that. I just checked the Home Depot website and they have a 4.8 star review. Thanks for sharing.
@@MarkThomasBuilder the zinc plating on the legs is not what it's peeling off it's the black paint for the top bar. I just checked and I see chips of yellow paint from the ends of the top bar coming off as well with rust underneath
@@beholdcaesar Thanks for the advice! To me everything will rust or decay in some form in real life. We just got to try anticipate and take action to prolong the life of whatever. Manufacturers will go bankrupt if their products don’t break down at all.
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cheaper at HD than Amazon.
I bought mine at Home Depot and started using them as soon as I got home.