Workshop Sawhorses and Shaving Horses

Here is a horse of a different color that will look like pure gold to the hassled handyperson, including diagram, building instructions.

This butterfly sawhorse is a folding sawhorse that can be easily transported from place to place. When 2 clunky sawhorses are too much, build this one that is more like a sawhorse and a half. Follow along at the link.

You can build these with hand or power tools. I used a combination. Here is how I built the sawhorses step by step.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for sawhorses that are stable and provide a broad working surface. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a knockdown sawhorse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

These low horses are easy to build and help keep your projects up off the surface of your workbench when needed.

Build a sawbuck that folds flat for off-season storage, and has an additional V to support shorter pieces.

Building a log rollway and folding wood rack for easy lumber cutting, construction. ...

Anyone with a circular saw and power drill can build these versatile sawhorses.

While saw horses are typically something youâd think of finding on a job site, they can be especially useful in the workshop. A good set of sawhorses can be used as the base for a temporary table, to hold a portable table saw, to stack lumber...the list goes on and on.

Here are free woodworking plans to build a basic sawhorse using 2 x 4 lumber for the legs, 2 x 6 for the top and 1 x 4s for the braces.

This plan features a folding sawhorse which is very sturdy and stable. Here is how it was built.

The height and length of course are arbitrary, as are most aspects of this project, so feel free to build to suit your own needs.

Found in virtually every workshop and on every job site, the classic sawhorse is the universally accepted tool for getting the project off the ground - where you can work on it.

Years ago a carpenter buddy of mine, Chuck Sallee, made some dandy carpenters benches at a job we were working on. I liked them so much, I ended up making countless numbers for myself and friends. I even made a set on TV one day! You will love these strong benches.

These sawhorses feature a convenient bin in the base for storing tools, clamps, and other items. And the divided upper tray is a great place to keep often-used hardware and hand tools organized and within easy reach. But here is the best part, you can adjust the top of the sawhorse up and down. So no matter what you are working on, the sawhorse can be set to a comfortable working height. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Its biggest advantages are the basic design, strength, stackability, and easy construction.

Build yourself a couple of sawhorses with these free woodworking plans. Not only handy, but stackable too!!

When I needed an outfeed support for some long cedar deck boards I was ripping on my tablesaw, my sawhorses were not tall enough nor would they allow the wood to slide past. Fortunately, some leftover 1/2 inch electrical conduit and PVC pipe provided a solution. My wooden sawhorses now serve double-duty as adjustable outfeed supports.

Build these trestle-style sawhorses for the workshop using a simple mortise-and-tenon joint.

If you are cutting trees or firewood, you should probably build a sawbuck first to make the job easier. Here is how to build it.

Just a diagram, no other information provided except an email address to contact the builder.

Build your own heavy duty folding sawhorses for your workshop. You can customize the free plans to suit your needs. These ones are easy to move around and fold down for storage. Follow the free step-by-step plans at the link to build yourself a set.

Build this sawbuck to make the job of cutting firewood easier.

Here is a great step-by-step tutorial on how to build your own sawbuck. Everyone who has ever cut firewood knows this is a lifesaver. Easy to build too.

Build a sawbuck for cutting firewood with your chainsaw. Here is how.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a shaving horse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a shaving horse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a simple shaving horse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a shaving horse. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.