Make a Folding Sawhorse

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    Here's a sturdy, folding sawhorse that won't take up much storage space. You can build one with two 2x4s, a scrap of plywood for the shelf. and a 3/4" dowel.
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  • @cajun812
    @cajun812 6 років тому +5

    I've seen many variations of folding horses, but what I like about this one - besides its simplicity - is the folding SHELF keeps the legs from sliding outward OR inward if bumped or jostled, whereas the "strap" designs simply keep them from moving outward, along with the added bonus of somewhere to put the tool(s) you're working with on. Thanks Steve!

  • @mnmlst1
    @mnmlst1 3 роки тому +1

    THIS IS IT. Finally a good steady simple and effective saw horse that I can actually make with the scrap wood I have at home. Thank you so much!!

  • @alex291212
    @alex291212 Рік тому +1

    So easy, so sturdy! By far the best foldable saw horse vid I’ve seen on UA-cam and I’ve seen dozens. Can tell right away every part of it besides serving its purpose, also compliments the whole project to keep it squared. Thank you

  • @djpenton779
    @djpenton779 6 років тому

    This design worked out really well for me. As a beginner, most of my time has gone into building shop stuff - french cleat storage, stands for my drill press and bandsaw, etc. So I recently upgraded from a portable jobsite table saw to a very nice used contractor table saw. Working in a small garage, I needed an outfeed table that would store against the wall when not in use. I built Steve's sawhorses, but taller - about 34". With some shop made height adjusters, these work perfectly as support for my outfeed table, which is basically a chunk of baltic birch plywood. Quick setup and breakdown, stores in a small space.
    I picked Steve's design because it's simple, clever, and works great. Thanks Ramsey.

  • @daverocks295
    @daverocks295 4 роки тому +2

    You know, Steve, I'm real glad you've been making great helpful videos for so long. You've given us all an archive of brilliance!

  • @bigmatt77777
    @bigmatt77777 8 років тому

    I just wanted to say a big thanks for this video and instructions. I'm a steel kind of guy and needed some sawhorses. I showed this to my father in law who loves wood working and he was easily able to knock me up a set. They are really sturdy and should last me a long time.

  • @ghgomez2
    @ghgomez2 9 років тому +8

    Your enthusiasm alone is uplifting. I enjoy your videos and as a new woodworker it makes me feel like doing something. Thanks.

  • @chiphill4856
    @chiphill4856 2 роки тому

    Best overall sawhorse design, IMHO. Folding, sturdy, inexpensive, shelf, easy to make. Love it!

  • @awtrading
    @awtrading 10 років тому

    It's great that you have added captions to videos Steve, especially for people who do not speak English. I love your projects. Greetings from Argentina.

  • @im36degrees
    @im36degrees 4 роки тому +3

    I just built these as my first wood working project. Not everything squared up perfectly, but I'm pretty pleased with myself. Thx for all your videos

  • @RJBWoodTurner
    @RJBWoodTurner 10 років тому +4

    Great design Steve! Very simple and extremely functional.
    Regards,
    Bob

  • @chrisross5728
    @chrisross5728 10 років тому

    I just wanted to stop on by and say that I finally built these sawhorse's this weekend... best sawhorses I have ever used. I will add though I added my brace just under the dowel rods that the shelf latches onto seem to work great. Thanks Steve keep up the great work.

  • @krissgross2335
    @krissgross2335 8 років тому +1

    Thanks for the tutorial Steve. This handywoman doesn't have all of your fancy tools, but I think with what I have I can make it work. I have several projects that I am trying to get done and having a couple good saw horses is first on this particular "to do" list.

  • @MrSnakey78
    @MrSnakey78 6 років тому

    I just got done making these saw horses. I am so tired of buying junk saw horses at the hardware store. I am very pleased at how easy and sturdy these were to build. Thanks for the great video

  • @strawman2u2
    @strawman2u2 6 років тому

    These are great saw horses. I added some half-lap joints as found on Brian Taylor's channel. Also, (maybe an overkill) but I used oak wood to make the 1x2 pivoting hooks for the shelf. I did this after one of my sawhorses fell over (while folded) and the "hooked" end of the 1x2 broke. The oak wood is seemingly stronger. I also participated in "The Weekend Woodworking Class" and really enjoyed it. Still have a few projects to complete, but I will. Thanks for the ideas you put on UA-cam Steve...

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 2 роки тому +1

    0:53 Ur Matthias "jump" test gets me every time 🤣💕👍

  • @ronbattiston2468
    @ronbattiston2468 3 роки тому

    Lots of talent there Steve. I think that when most people build a saw horse they keep them so simple that they would never work as well as yours. Thanks!

  • @brucpt641
    @brucpt641 6 років тому

    Once again you saved the day! I´ve been searching high and low for some really good folding sawhorse plans. Found a few, including 3 plans of my own but none of them were as good as yours! Great job! Thanks! I have about 20 OSB boards in the garage so I´ll be using that instead of plywood

  • @TyMoser
    @TyMoser 10 років тому +2

    That's a fast project and a good design with minimal cost. Now you'll have to build one of the saw horse storage racks that April Wilkerson put together.

  • @bluegill2030
    @bluegill2030 4 роки тому

    I built these today. Exactly as your pdf plans said and they turned out awesome!! Thanks for posting this!!

  • @screaminpotato
    @screaminpotato 10 років тому

    You are basically my hero right now. I was just about to go out and buy some metal saw horses just for the fact they fold up but I really prefer wood! Perfect timing for this video!

  • @DomingoFreire
    @DomingoFreire 8 років тому

    Excelent answer to keep the sawhorse in the storage of my shop. Thank you a lot.

  • @donnierodriguez4442
    @donnierodriguez4442 5 років тому

    I make a set of sawhorses today. Modified this plan a little bit and got a sturdy set of saw horses!

  • @perpirak00
    @perpirak00 5 років тому

    Very efficient and simple design! Thank you for sharing, Steve!

  • @3dfoamies
    @3dfoamies 10 років тому

    I do find genuine value in just watching your videos! Keep up the great work! Jacob

  • @matthiaswandel
    @matthiaswandel 10 років тому +187

    That's not much of a running leap. You can do better!

    • @JesseHughson
      @JesseHughson 10 років тому +14

      Yeah but he didn't even put any pillows underneath it!

    • @tim5067
      @tim5067 10 років тому +8

      this will be the famous matthias wandel table test

    • @nexus01gr
      @nexus01gr 10 років тому +7

      Hey, at least he wears 'ear protection'...!

    • @bornanazarite
      @bornanazarite 10 років тому +5

      As soon as I saw him do that I thought of you. And this test will be how you are known to the wood working community! Haha

    • @GeminiTR
      @GeminiTR 9 років тому +2

      You are one of running leap to test for new built thing...:)

  • @MrClaudiobua
    @MrClaudiobua 10 років тому +1

    The truth that your video are very easy to understand and ease to esplicarlos God Bless you and continue to give you grace to more video like these ..

  • @simonmartell2045
    @simonmartell2045 10 років тому +2

    Few Matthias Wendel critics here!
    He, as is Steve is just making a living.
    I watch both of them and enjoy both of them very much.
    I'm a professional carpenter but learn a lot from them both.
    Great Ideas Steve. Thank you.

  • @PaulWalker91
    @PaulWalker91 10 років тому

    As always, simply awesome, thanks for the idea Steve.

  • @MarceloFreitas70
    @MarceloFreitas70 10 років тому

    You're a genius! This is perfect for small spaces as a woodshop in an apartment. Thanks for sharing.

  • @freshhopped
    @freshhopped 8 років тому

    Thanks Steve - very articulate and descriptive in your process. Very jealous of your setup.

  • @hquon
    @hquon 10 років тому

    Fantastic! For those of us with small shops, space is at a premium. Thanks Steve.

  • @gmanchurch
    @gmanchurch 3 роки тому

    Steve, thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge with us! Great video for making a set of easy to build saw horses. I going to build myself a set this week. Your videos have given me the courage to try new things that I wouldn’t have never tried before. Thanks again!

  • @oddg241
    @oddg241 9 років тому

    I just got around to building these. They turned out nice and solid. I added the 1x2 reinforcement strip at the top and the bottom to keep the legs from spreading. The biggest problem was setting the depth of the pocket hole drill. My first try left no shoulder for the pocket head screw to tighten against. Once I got that set right everything else went smooth. I really enjoy your projects, even I can make them.

  • @cvb23e
    @cvb23e 10 років тому +1

    Is it just me or is the way that piece of lumber falls at 1:09 just seem sort of majestic?

  • @flyingfrancisco
    @flyingfrancisco 10 років тому

    Hi Steve
    I made a set of these after looking around on the net and coming to the conclusion that this looked like a very efficient, sturdy and simple design.After making them I am extremely pleased with them Thx for the drawings.
    Regards

  • @JonPetersArtHome
    @JonPetersArtHome 10 років тому +1

    Nice!

  • @joshuashiner3285
    @joshuashiner3285 10 років тому

    Watching the intros you make are always the highlight of my Friday's, keep up the good work!

  • @THEDATAJUNKIE
    @THEDATAJUNKIE 6 років тому

    Made these. Excellent design and the plans were very clear. I have made more of your designs than those of anyone else. Thank you.

  • @Kuntzie1311
    @Kuntzie1311 8 років тому

    I love these. So simple and straight to the point.

  • @AngeliqueKaga
    @AngeliqueKaga 4 роки тому +1

    Nice job Steve! I took both of your on line courses, you do a great job teaching stuff

  • @TheMrWoodsman
    @TheMrWoodsman 10 років тому

    Nice work as always Steve, thank you!

  • @dawnthearsonist6
    @dawnthearsonist6 9 років тому +1

    you're smart my friend. you give me hope

  • @robertaquin4145
    @robertaquin4145 10 років тому

    I built these for myself and I love them. I keep them in the shed and use them for any project I want to do outside. They save me from having to cart my Workmate up and down the basement steps. Just add a couple of clamps and a MDF board for a top...

  • @TokeGanjaa
    @TokeGanjaa 9 років тому

    loved the dowel rod shelf idea, going to apply it to my regular sawhorse w/ bracket.

  • @dattridge
    @dattridge 10 років тому

    Great project Steve, thanks for sharing

  • @dmac232000
    @dmac232000 10 років тому

    love this design!!! great job! thank you!

  • @RicardoLumpas
    @RicardoLumpas 5 років тому

    Brilliant, Steve. Thanks for this video.

  • @SecondSonWoodworks
    @SecondSonWoodworks 3 роки тому

    the folding design is genius, easy but sturdy! Thanks for sharing!

  • @denisquenneville8032
    @denisquenneville8032 10 років тому

    Great Job!! Next time I need a set i will make these!!
    Thanks Steve!

  • @heckyes
    @heckyes 10 років тому

    Excellent. I'm so glad I found your channel.

  • @Ray2001ify
    @Ray2001ify 10 років тому

    not just a hero but a champion....thanks guy....will be my next project

  • @dennisbarton7373
    @dennisbarton7373 3 роки тому

    Well Done! Finally someone provides a common sense design!

  • @sonnycrocker3969
    @sonnycrocker3969 10 років тому

    As always an excellent video making something all woodworkers need.

  • @nexus01gr
    @nexus01gr 10 років тому

    Great project and I especialy liked the shelf option you added!

  • @brandonlivingston5163
    @brandonlivingston5163 8 років тому +1

    I made two of them. thanks for the walk through!

  • @brianranson6399
    @brianranson6399 10 років тому

    Excellent design thank you for sharing.

  • @denadaisicari
    @denadaisicari 11 місяців тому

    Built one today! Super easy and I had a lot of fun. Thanks!!

  • @Agustin_Herrera_Carrera
    @Agustin_Herrera_Carrera 7 років тому

    THANK YOU STEVE, YOU ARE THE BEST CARPENTER.

  • @alektad
    @alektad 8 років тому

    you and matthias are so funny in the way that you always implicitly make fun of each other, keep it up lol

  • @chrisbridges1328
    @chrisbridges1328 8 років тому

    I built a set of these. the pocket hole jig made incredibly strong joints. I had no idea it would clamp those legs on as tightly as it did, and the horses are very stable, and love tbatcthey fold up out of the way.
    Thanks Steve.

  • @MustafaAli-ov4ko
    @MustafaAli-ov4ko 7 років тому +1

    Your projects are awesome 😊

  • @SamuelJurandirPinto
    @SamuelJurandirPinto 7 років тому

    De longe a mais simples e eficiente dos cavaletes dobráveis que já vi ! Excellent!

  • @philconwayinstruments
    @philconwayinstruments 10 років тому

    These are excellent! I will definitely be making a pair sometime soon. Thanks for this, and all your videos!

  • @Hopefullymarried
    @Hopefullymarried 4 роки тому

    Coolest thing I seen in the video? That pickup!!

  • @ColinTonkasdad
    @ColinTonkasdad 10 років тому

    nice and simple but so effective. always a pleasure to watch . thanks

  • @chetrogers4566
    @chetrogers4566 10 років тому

    Definitely going to build a couple of the Sawhorses . Great video

  • @sceviker61
    @sceviker61 7 років тому

    Steve,thanks for the ideas i had my 4th saw horse not happy this one looks very simple and easy

  • @emmettbrockwell1209
    @emmettbrockwell1209 10 років тому

    Thanks for the show I love to watch. Trying to make these horses for my shop

  • @Paul_C83
    @Paul_C83 10 років тому

    Love this new version

  • @rickbrown4243
    @rickbrown4243 6 років тому

    Used your design to make my own. Work great, Thanks. Really enjoy your videos

  • @julianosolaiman3744
    @julianosolaiman3744 7 років тому

    Just built a set of these per your video for my brother in law with all reclaimed materials and I really like the design and plan on making another set for myself with better parts but great design thank you!

  • @safecracker45
    @safecracker45 10 років тому

    I just finished my first set of your saw horses.. I did replace the wooden dowels with 5/16 lag bolts. Even with the mistakes and adjustments these are the sturdiest saw horses I have ever seen or used. Rock solid don't cover it.. More than rock solid.

  • @cartoon80s90s
    @cartoon80s90s 10 років тому

    This is a really useful project. Thanks for the video and the plans.

  • @vladcontact
    @vladcontact 8 років тому

    Nice one Steve
    I will make them for my self - I will just add bong screw from the top -between pocket screws-and cover with a dowel
    Thanks for tip
    Good Luck

  • @1949chefjojo
    @1949chefjojo 7 років тому

    Thanks for the Demo. I will make a pair for myself. I like your design.

  • @jerrygioiasr3635
    @jerrygioiasr3635 9 років тому

    Thanks Steve, as always great video

  • @HarryWatts65
    @HarryWatts65 10 років тому

    Great video Steve:
    Thanks for sharing. Regards Harry

  • @MrThomasj95
    @MrThomasj95 10 років тому

    Very clever !! Like the new design.

  • @NickFerry
    @NickFerry 10 років тому +1

    folding design is good for ANY size shop big or small

  • @simonsaysmakepaintplay7248
    @simonsaysmakepaintplay7248 10 років тому

    Fantastic project Steve , I will be using it to make some oak trestles for a medieval table just going to replace the pocket screws with dowel joints and may go for leather as a hinge .

  • @krtwood
    @krtwood 10 років тому +14

    I predict at some point in the future that shelf is going to make it look like a handy step ladder and then you'll find out how strong it really is.

    • @joshclark6188
      @joshclark6188 10 років тому +3

      I'd toss in a brace going lengthwise

    • @DaffyDuck014
      @DaffyDuck014 10 років тому

      Josh Clark Same here. I was wondering why he didn't do that.

    • @joshclark6188
      @joshclark6188 10 років тому +1

      *****
      Awesome! i have no tools yet but im subscribing to you now for future builds. this should be one of my first.

    • @joshclark6188
      @joshclark6188 10 років тому

      *****
      also i meant a brace for the plywood "shelf" depending on what you store there that might help

    • @frogsoda
      @frogsoda 8 років тому

      +krtwood It's made with pocket screws, we know how strong it really is....

  • @smarriott8207
    @smarriott8207 10 років тому

    Love your stuff Steve. I could probably make these even with my Heath Robinson set up! Oh, for a workshop big enough to turn round in!

  • @willford8475
    @willford8475 10 років тому

    Excellent design.

  • @adamquincey4371
    @adamquincey4371 10 років тому

    They are excellent!! Their the best saw horse's I've ever seen... Cheers...

  • @miguelbarrientos5489
    @miguelbarrientos5489 5 років тому

    Well done again Steve. Thank you for your videos. Cheers from the Chilean Patagonia. Coyhaique.

  • @BMRnetwork
    @BMRnetwork 10 років тому

    Nicely edited, simple and sweet project, I like it.

  • @sjbelaire67
    @sjbelaire67 10 років тому

    I'm building these this weekend!

  • @Earthkeeper7777
    @Earthkeeper7777 6 років тому

    A VERY NICE SOLUTION, TO USE/STORAGE TOOLS WHILE WORKING AT ANY PROJECT. COOL MAN...

  • @ab3715
    @ab3715 9 років тому

    Just made a couple, they work great! Thanks Steve.

  • @bikeybikebike
    @bikeybikebike 10 років тому +5

    I'd be tempted to put a handle hole on the movable side of the shelf just for a visual aid to save a few seconds when packing up.

  • @MarkLindsayCNC
    @MarkLindsayCNC 10 років тому

    Gotta love the Wandel Leap™!

  • @Hisart1
    @Hisart1 10 років тому

    Very nice! They look good-n-sturdy and even look like they'll take up less space than my Dad's stacking horses!

  • @V3DOS
    @V3DOS 6 років тому

    I have watched many other woodworking idea videos and I think yours are suit the best one for me.

  • @DoingItCheap
    @DoingItCheap 9 років тому

    Very nice

  • @springwoodcottage4248
    @springwoodcottage4248 10 років тому

    Great project, thank you

  • @rockwoodsteel
    @rockwoodsteel 10 років тому

    Thanks for all of the inspiration Steve, I have been a sub for a long time and I just like your style. I am going to get busy on a pair of sawhorses. I had been thinking of something along that line already but you just made it look easy so here goes!

  • @paulwillmore6024
    @paulwillmore6024 10 років тому

    Looks a great idea, great video as always

  • @binnsbrian
    @binnsbrian 10 років тому

    What a great project.

  • @nolanwoodworksartcompany6612
    @nolanwoodworksartcompany6612 7 років тому

    I make all your saw horse designs. they're awesome and so are you