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Introduction
Every workshop needs a couple of sawhorses, and this design is especially useful. This adjustable
version of a classic creates the ultimate sawhorse. The special adjustable support can be raised as much
as 20 in. to give you either a more comfortable working height or a great out feed table. Follow the
video tutorial and step-by-step plans below, and you can build a set of these adjustable sawhorses in just
a few hours!
Matt Boley
Tools Required
1. Chisel
2. Drill/driver
3. Hammer/Mallet
4. Miter saw
5. Punch
6. Speed square
7. Table saw
Materials Required
1. 1-1/4 in. construction screws
2. 1/2-in. plywood
3. 1x4 board
5. 2X2 board
6. 2x4 board
What It Takes
Time: 3 hours
Cutting List
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After you build your adjustable sawhorse, try another Saturday Morning Workshop project that will help
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out this adjustable sawhorse from Amazon.
2x4 board to one 42-in. piece for the adjustable support top (A)
2x4 board to two 27-in. pieces for the adjustable support uprights (B)
2x4 board to one 36-in. piece for the spacers
2x4 board to one 42-in. pieces for the side rails (E)
2x2 board to two 37-in. pieces for the lower guides (K)
1x4 board to two 37-in. pieces for the front/back braces (G)
Step 2
Rip the rounded edges off of the 2x4 board, the board should be about 3-in. wide. Bevel a 20-degree
angle through the center of the board as shown above on the table saw to create the side rails (E). Rip
the spacer 2x4 board to 1-5/8 in. on the table saw. Use the miter saw to crosscut the 1-5/8 in. board to
two 6 in. lengths for the outer spacers (C) and one 18 in. length for the inner spacer (D).
Step 3
Fasten the side rails to the outer spacers (C) with 2-1/2 in. construction screws, leaving 2-1/2 in. reliefs
on both ends. Place 2x4 offcuts into the adjustable support gaps and center the inner spacer (D), fasten
with 2-1/2 in. constructions screws to create the top assembly.
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