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SAWHORSE & WORK SUPPORT sa CARVING BENCH, CLAMP & VISE sa DOOR JACK sa OUTFEED & ROLLER SUPPORT sa PAINT & FINISH DRYING RACK sa SAWBUCK sa V BLOCK sa VISE x WORKMATE xx TOOL xx VISE xx WORKBENCH Folding "A-shape" legs with padded feet and padded top serves as a "third hand" when installing wall-hung cabinets. Japanese sawhorses. These decorative supports, with a low center of gravity, form the basis of a sturdy workbench or work support. Removable padded top for a sawhorse will protect finished work pieces. Tip shows how to make "saw dogs" that protect the top of a sawhorse from being cut. Double-duty sawhorses form the legs of a clamping rack when fitted with accessory clamping beams. Bench dog extenders for the "Workmate" bench let you clamp panels up to twice the width of the bench. Thoroughbred sawhorses. A collection of six styles and sizes of sawhorse. Double-duty sawhorse. An adjustable-height beam and built-in roller balls let this sawhorse double as an infeed/outfeed roller. A simpler sawhorse. List of important considerations when building sawhorses and diagram of a simple version to build from 1x4s, a 2x4 and plywood. Sturdy sawhorse folds flat for storage. Built from 2x4 stock that is planed to 1" thickness and assembled with biscuit joints. A unique design for nesting sawhorses is not the usual A-frame style. Classic sawhorse built from 2x6 and 1x8 stock. It is assembled with glue and screws. Padded cap fits on the top of a narrow-rail sawhorse, but flips out of the way when not needed. Lightweight, stackable sawhorses made from 3/4" lumber. Est. cost: $20 per pair. Plywood sawhorse can carry a big load and comes apart easily for flat, out-of-the-way storage. Two sizes shown (37" tall x 48" long and 29" tall x 36" long). How to convert a sawhorse into a temporary helper to stabilize the far end of a long board being ripped on a table saw. Simple-to-make folding sawhorses are made by hinging together 24"x32" panels of plywood. Est. cost: $27 a pair. Thoroughbred sawhorses. A trio of stacking flat-topped sawhorses work together to support solid wood or sheet goods and prevent the cutoffs from falling on the floor. Built from 2x4 stock and plywood using dowel joints and glue joints. Strong and versatile sawhorse made from 2x4 and 1x3 stock. Saw horse layout. How to build a sturdy wooden sawhorse. Plan for a take-apart sawhorse. Choosing the best vise for the job. Looks at the Black & Decker "Workmate", machinist's vise, woodworker's vise, front vise, shoulder vise, tail vise, and speciality vises. Tip for making easy-to-store sawhorses. A horse of a different color. Seven styles of sawhorses and work supports to build. (1) Folding sawbuck. (2) Hinged sawhorse. (3) A 20-minute sawhorse. (4) Boxed sawhorse. (5) Slotted sawhorse. (6) Tool tote/workbench/step stool. (7) Folding/locking sawhorse. Build a better sawhorse. Top is a wooden "I" beam, supported by 32" legs with optional side supports of plywood. Tip: How to build a 3-legged sawhorse that won't wobble. Collapsible design sawhorse has fabric sling across the base to serve as tool holder. How to build several styles of sawhorses, some of them decorative enough to use as table legs. Three-legged sawhorse collapses for storage. Made from 1" plumbing pipe. Sawhorses built from 2x4 and 2x6 stock will support up to 500 pounds, yet are simple and cheap to build. Sawhorse built from 2x4 stock features built-in handle, no nails in top to damage saw blade, load bearing directly on legs, and 48" length. Sturdy sawhorse is designed for smaller work. A wider top requires only one horse to support the work. Two great sawhorses to build. (1) Folding sawhorse. (2) Adjustable sawhorse features a top that will raise up an additional 20" or so. Tip on adding a tool tray to a sawhorse. Tip on using a stepladder as a sawhorse. Replacement top increases the clamping capacity of your Black & Decker "Workmate" table. Working alone. Techniques for doing some jobs alone. Using clamps and elastic cords, props, jacks, support tables, nails and string. Tip shows how to build a take-apart sawhorse from one sheet of plywood. Tip shows how to modify sawhorses to make them a stable support for 4x8-ft sheets of plywood. Tip on making an auxiliary tabletop (48"x48") for your Workmate. Sturdy assembly platform (16" tall) is made from plywood and four empty 5-gal. plastic buckets. Tip on restraining a long board on sawhorses when cutting with a circular saw. Fold-up wooden sawhorses require less room to store. Two-legged accessory table for a Workmate is adjustable for height. Use as a drafting table, outfeed table, etc. Simple wooden box serves as a tool tote, stepstool and sawhorse. Tip shows how to build lightweight, stackable sawhorses. Extra hands. Quick-to-build slotted stands that hold cabinet sides vertically so hands are free for aligning, screwing or clamping jobs. Improved design for an auxiliary tabletop for use with a Workmate. Grandpa's sawhorse. Cutting and assembly instructions for a classic sawhorse. Portable workshop. Build this multi-purpose tool tote that doubles as a step stool, workbench, and mini-sawhorse. Self-adjusting jig holds a door securely while planing or routing for hinges. Hanging an exterior door. From framing the rough opening to mortising for hinges. Includes plan for building a door buck to hold door for planing or mortising. Built a door buck from a scrap of 2x4. Knock-down sawhorse doubles as a toolbox and stores its removable legs. Tip: Use two bar clamps as an occasional door buck. Simple sawhorse features legs which fold up for portability. Sturdy sawhorse features an easily replaceable top rail. Sawhorse. A traditional approach to the simple trestle. May be constructed of various size lumber to suit the job. Low-budget outfeed support. Half-section of plastic pipe, attached to an upright, serves to support sagging stock. Simple sawhorse built entirely of 2x4s with whatever dimensions suit you best. Plywood blocks attached to sawhorses and equipped with sharp nail points in the surface, are used to grip and hold long pieces of framing lumber while ripping. Tip: Install a weathertight, four-outlet electric box in the gussetted end of a sawhorse. Simple door buck is made from a piece of 2x4 and a wooden wedge. The "ultimate" sawhorse is made from square steel tubing and features an adjustable cross bar and adjustable foot assemblies on all four corners. Door buck made from scrap wood relies on the weight of the door to close the clamp and hold it securely. Quick, sturdy benches for painters and trim carpenters are made from two 5-gallon plastic buckets (with tops) and a pair of 2x4s. Improving the rigidity and grip of those metal sawhorse brackets fitted with 2x4 legs. T-bench built from 2x8 or wider framing lumber is quickly fashioned on the job site to serve as a sawhorse. Simple and inexpensive design for foldup sawhorse. Simple job-site sawhorse consists of a 4x4 supported by two steel stakes driven into the ground. Knock-down sawhorse uses metal framing connectors. Roof framer's sawhorse uses simple interlocking plywood pieces and no metal fasteners (which can damage a saw blade). Tip on using a large cardboard box as a temporary workbench to hold a long work piece for planing. Sawhorse roundup. A selection of new and traditional designs for sawhorses that are easy to build, strong, and lightweight. Also includes a knockdown stand for a chop saw. Tip on building lightweight and strong sawhorses from leftover I-joist pieces. Removable tool holders for a Black & Decker Workmate are made from pieces of vinyl gutter. Sawhorses. How the basic design can be adapted to several workshop tasks. Looks at conventional 4-leg unit plus a 2-leg, frame-and-foot, sawhorse. Tip: Use adjustable pipe clamps as a "helper" to support wall cabinets while you fasten them in place. Two-level rolling worktable. Built square, level and strong it provides an excellent base for moving cabinets or furniture from machine to machine or in-and-out of the workstream. The set-up table. An old door makes an adaptable, low work surface. Planing stand. To hold long boat planks and decking for planing and beading, use this simple arrangement consisting of two stands made from concrete-filled wheel rims and some pipe. Portable benches. (1) Heavy sawhorse is fitted with vise, bench dogs, and 6 storage drawers. (2) Castered sawhorse has tool tray. Portable sawhorse is made from 1" stock that is mortise and tenoned for strength. It is hinged along top edge to fold flat. Sawing and assembly work station. A sturdy framework constructed from 6 dowel-joined frames may be positioned to any one of three heights (24", 30", 36"). Multipurpose folding rack takes the place of several sawhorses. Will support a full sheet of plywood. Tip: Modify sawhorse-leg reinforcing plates to facilitate stacking the sawhorses six or eight high. Bench slave. Drawing of an adjustable "third hand" to support the end of long stock that is clamped in a workbench vise. Tip: Use triangular pieces of plywood to reinforce the frame joints for a job-site table. Two more sawhorses. (1) Seven-piece knock-down design with no metal parts. (2) Dowels and holes allow height adjustment. Tip: Shelf standard is attached to workbench to provide an adjustable support to hold long work clamped in a bench vise. Bench slave is made from a pipe clamp, pipe flange and a wooden base. Use it to hold up the free end of a board clamped in a bench vise. Simple wooden blocks convert a pair of sawhouses into a clamp rack (gluing rack). Tip on using adjustable ironing boards as outfeed tables or sawhorses. Tip on adapting a sawhorse to utilize holdfast clamps. Saw pony. Small sawhorses serve as bases for low assembly tables and as step stools. The can be stacked in pairs to form a normal-height sawhorse and four-high for storage. The lids are hinged and open to reveal a tool storage compartment. Built of plywood and 2x4 cutoffs. Folding sawhorse features a ripsaw space on the top and sturdy rungs so it can double as a short step ladder. Build a better sawhorse. Utilize a half-lap, half-dovetail joint to lock the stretchers and legs together. Design for a lighter-weight folding sawhorse built from 1X12 and 1x4 #3 stock. Sawhorse with a built-in vise that uses an ordinary bar clamp to supply the clamping pressure. Folding sawhorse consists of a skeleton 2x4 frame fitted with the folding metal legs found on banquet tables. It is sized to support a full sheet of plywood. Knockdown plywood sawhorses. Tip: Convert your Black & Decker "Workmate" into a work table by attaching a 2x4 to a sink cutout. Tip: Cut a 60-degree bevel on the bottom of each sawhorse leg to improve stability on uneven ground. Tip: Use a barrel-bolt on ends of sawhorses to keep work from sliding off. Flat-top sawhorse is made from 2x6 and 2x4 stock and is well braced. Finishing table is made from eight Formica covered sink cutouts. Short sawhorse also has a built-in tool storage area. Build a three-legged saw horse with twin top rails, separated by a slot, to give a stable surface for cutting. Est. cost: $3. Plans for building a "Super Horse", a sawhorse with an 8" wide work surface, a tool storage tray underneath, and a built-in extension cord and electric power outlet. Souped-up sawhorse. Features a built-in extension cord, tool storage bin, wider and stronger top, etc. 3-leg sawhorse is adjustable to support both narrow and wide materials. Tip shows how to make a three-legged sawhorse that will stand steady on uneven surfaces. Folding sawhorse. Make a $6 sawhorse. Top has troughs to grip a 2x4 while cutting. Tip: Simple support holds doors for stripping and refinishing. The door pivots from side-to-side as needed. Collapsible sawhorse with folding legs. Folding horse for outdoor use. Adjustable shop stand for supporting long lumber, etc. Three-legged horse for greater stability and close-in sawing without interference. Make a sawhorse into a portable workbench. Bolted-on 2x6 provides a flat work surface. Piece of perforated hardboard fastened to one side holds tools. Duplex receptacle is installed in one leg, wired to a retractable power cord reel. Open-top tool box and sawhorse combination. A strap is provided for carrying the tool box over your shoulder. The sawhorse part collapses for storage when not needed. Sawhorses are more useful with a wide board attached to the top. It provides a place for clamping. Three versatile sawhorses you can make. (1) Colonial-style for light duty, (2) carpenter's sawhorse, good for heavy sawing, and (3) all-purpose sawhorse, the conventional A-frame, reinforced style. Make a folding sawhorse by hinging two pieces of plywood. Tip: Make a pair of rectangular frames to raise the height of a sawhorse when doing painting or similar jobs. The frames are clamped to the top of the sawhorse. Pattern for a sturdy wooden sawhorse. Sawhorse rack allows you to cut large panels comfortably, without binding the saw blade. Simple rack, clamped to a sawhorse, provides a work surface of virtually any height. Folding sawhorse features 2x4 legs and a worktop measuring 9"x36". Tip: Cut a kerf in the top of a sawhorse to securely hold a handsaw. Make your own collapsible workbench, similar to a "WorkMate". The top doubles as a clamp or vise for both straight and tapered work pieces. Two portable toolboxes you can build. (1) Spacious tool chest features a lift-out tool tray and a lid-mounted handsaw holder. (2) Open-top toolbox which converts to a sawhorse. Legs stow away for easy transport. Tip on holding irregularly-shaped objects to a "Workmate" portable bench. Sawhorse is simple, rugged, lightweight and easy to build from 1x3 lumber. Sturdy, wooden sawhorse features a large top area (7"x42"). Knockdown sawhorses made from 3/4" plywood. Easy way to make a sawhorse. Portable wooden carpenter's tool box doubles as a sawhorse, work holder, and has built-in miter box. Adjustable workshop table legs are made from water pipe with threaded couplings for feet which provide for up and down adjustment to level table. Two styles of sawhorses. (1) Knockdown with A-shaped legs. (2) T-shaped, with a slip-on mar-proofing pad to protect fine finishes. Combination sawhorse/wastebasket catches waste as you drill or saw. Jigs to increase the capacity of the Black & Decker Workmate folding workbench. Accessory for the Black & Decker Workmate. A piece of plywood with rollers set along one edge is clamped into the Workmate to provide a support for long pieces of lumber when crosscutting or ripping with a circular saw. Those collapsible sawhorse legs, made by inserting 2x4 legs into a metal scissor top unit purchased commercially, have the disadvantage of not allowing the horse to be picked by the cross bar without a pair of legs falling off. This modification will keep the legs firmly attached to the cross bar while still allowing the legs to be folded and the cross bar to be interchanged with a longer one, as needed. A special purpose sawhorse has two top platforms with a space between them. This horse is positioned anywhere along a board where you want to cut the board. Then after the cut, during which the saw passes between the two separate platforms, the cut board is supported on each side of the cut. This horse must be used with two regular horses, one on each end of the original board. Knock-down vise table and sawhorse is built from one sheet of plywood. Split-top vise table will clamp wood being worked and the matching-height sawhorse will support the end of long boards. Design is a winner in the 2nd Annual Plywood Project Contest. Collapsible sawhorses are made from two pieces of plywood hinged together. They require less storage space than conventional sawhorses when not in use. Pair of collapsible sawhorses built from 1/2 sheet of 3/4" plywood. Winning design in annual plywood contest. A test of several collapsible, portable workbenches (such as the B&D Workmate). Includes patterns for useful accessories you can make. Sturdy work station (sawhorse or "Workmate") is made from one sheet of paneling. Winning design in the 8th annual Popular Science/American Plywood Assn. design contest. Support stand holds a door securely while hand planing. Two L-brackets and some wood are used to form "pivots" which suspend a door between two sawhorses. The door can be painted on one side and then rotatated to paint the second side. Ideal when spray painting. Holding the door in a horizontal position also eliminates runs. Work surface with built-in clamp for holding boards during sanding is made from two 4-ft. lengths of 2x12, two 2x4 pieces, and a long pipe clamp. Workhorses. Sturdy sawhorses feature a larger top surface (12"x30"). Tip shows how to make an extra, removable crosspiece that raises the height of a sawhorse. Adjustable sawhorse, built from wood, levels at four points using T-nuts and cap screws. Build a better sawhorse from clear 2x4 stock. The legs fold together for storage. A 3-in-1 sawhorse that sits three different ways for different heights and support areas. Pivoting tool tray fits between legs of a sawhorse, but still allows them to be stacked up for storage. Knock-down sawhorse consists of four identical legs, a stretcher, and two locking keys. Sawhorse features a 2"x4" insert for the top which can be easily replaced when worn out. Sturdy, lightweight sawhorse is adjustable over a wide range of heights (30" to 45") and can be knocked down for compact storage. Easy-to-build sawhorse features legs that are angled (splayed) in two directions, but do not require cutting compound angles. Stacking sawhorses. A simple system of interlocking tabs and notches makes this set of 17" tall stacking plywood sawhorses as sturdy as they are versatile. Each sheet of plywood makes four complete sawhorses. Knock-down work support for sheet goods is made by combining two sawhorses, two lengths of 2x4 and some joist hangers. Padded stands hold your woodworking project about 6" above the floor to prevent moisture gain. Sawhorse with an adjustable top eliminates the need to shim the sawhorse in order to level it. Tip: Adjustable "T" stand is made from PVC pipe and supports one end of a long board, etc. Twin-horse. A foldable, dual sawhorse serves as two sawhorses, folds into itself for smaller projects, and can be folded flat for storage. Tip shows how to build a sturdy sawhorse with splayed legs and a 6" wide top. Build a sawhorse. Two styles shown. Est. cost: $10 per pair. Adjustable work support has interchangable head for use in both ripping and crosscutting on a table saw. Build a 30"-long x 24"-high sawhorse out of wood that is very sturdy. Tip: Protect projects by covering sawhorse tops with carpet scraps. Tip: Support large, floppy work pieces with an upside-down "Workmate" bench when making interior cuts with a saber saw. Tip: Notch a pair of sawhorses to support bar clamps when working on doors and other wide objects. Triple-crown sawhorse. Sturdy horse made from 3/4" plywood has a top that raises up over 12". This feature makes it suitable as an outfeed support for use with a table saw. Using sawhorses as a "third hand" to support long work pieces or hold a door while planing. Increase the holding capacity (jaw opening) of your Black & Decker "Workmate" by means of these extender blocks. Modify and install an adjustable shelf bracket and slotted shelf standard on your workbench to serve as a "third hand" to hold the end of a long board clamped in the front vise. Improve the stability of adjustable work supports by adding concrete ballast. Foam pipe insulation over a sawhorse top protects projects from damage. Drill an extra set of holes in Workmate jaws to facilitate gripping short, narrow work. Tip on making a foam-padded "T" bar for the top of your sawhorse. Tip on rigging a temporary support for long work pieces by clamping the support to an overhead joist. How to add leveling bolts to the folding legs of an older model Workmate so it will stand firm on uneven surfaces. Knockdown sawhorses. One full sheet of 3/4" plywood yields a pair of sawhorses. Three-in-one work support. (1) Platform top for use as assembly or finishing stand. (2) Glide top used to support the end of long workpieces on a drill press or miter saw. (3) Roller top outfeed. The unit adjusts vertically . Adjustable-thickness workholders lend a "third hand" while assemblying a large case. Temporary shop table consists of a plywood top supported by 4 pipe clamp "legs". User test of ten folding sawhorses. Clamp extensions increase the capacity of a portable clamping workstation (Workmate). Build a simple framework to raise the working height of the Black & Decker Workmate. Shop cart rolls around on casters, has 8 storage drawers, 3 storage compartments and a built-in work support for use when cutting long stock on a table saw. Built mostly of plywood. Tip on using metal joist hangers and 2x4s to convert two sawhorses into a support system for sheets of plywood or a temporary assembly table. Sawhorse patterns. (1) Knock-down. (2) Folding. (3) Conventional. A pair of pipe clamps, threaded on both ends, double as a sawhorse when fitted with a stretcher and feet. Portable workbench has some of the features of a "Workmate". Constructed mostly of wood. It also includes bench dogs. Temporary work table consists of a piece of plywood supported by four pipe clamp "legs". Sturdy pair of sawhorses feature legs angled in two directions, stretchers, and gussets. Tip on attaching replaceable inserts to the top of a sawhorse to take the abuse and sawcuts. Shallow box for tool storage attaches to the bottom of a Workmate portable workbench. Modifications to sawhorses to make them more versatile. (1) Removable carpeted pads for the top so they don't scratch the surface of a project. (2) L-shaped brackets fastened near the base help hold sheets of plywood vertically. End fixture for working ends and edges. Build a jig for working the edges and narrow ends of boards with routers and other machine tools. Similar in design to commercial dovetail jigs, it is larger and more versatile. A five-piece sawhorse that is inexpensive, easy to build and strong. Pattern for sturdy 4-leg saw horse. Anatomy of a sturdy workhorse (cutting stool). Sawing from scratch. Make 4 useful items for every woodworker's kit. (1) Bow saw. (2) Bench-hook. (3) Saw horse. (4) Adjustable mount for a metal saw vise. Tip: Simple jig for clamping panels up to 20" wide in a "Workmate". Tip: Equip your bench with a sliding "peg-board". Use it to support the end of long stock when using the front vise. Make a "dead man" to support a door or other large panel or piece of wood. Door chock. This clamping jig attaches to an unfinished door frame and securely holds the door while you plane, mortise for hinges, and do other fitting work. Angle brackets workshop accessory is useful when marking dovetails, holding work pieces at right angles, etc. Adjustable "donkey" stands on the workshop floor and supports the end of a long length of timber being held in a vise. All wood sawhorse that is cheap, simple to make, and sturdy. Tip on adapting two ordinary sawhorses to fully support a long work piece while crosscutting with a portable saw. Modifying a Workmate to increase its jaw capacity. Stowaway saw horse features simple construction, hinged legs and a method for locking the legs firmly in place when open. Tip: Two ideas for supporting the opposite end of a long board which is clamped in your workbench vise. Tip: A temporary work surface can be made by notching the beams of a pair of sawhorses, then adding notched 2x4's crosswise and covering with plywood. Convert your "Workmate" to a work surface with this 30"x36" top equipped with a cleat (for clamping in the Workmate). Tip: Improve the stability of a sawhorse bracket by adding a folding brace to the legs. Tip on making workbenches and outfeed tables from solid-core and hollow-core doors. Tip: Use two handscrews and a length of wood to make a "third hand" to support the end of long stock. How to convert a sawhorse into a small portable workbench. Sawhorse or outfeed support for a machine tool attaches to a lally column and can be adjusted up or down. It folds out of the way when not in use. Folding sawhorse is made from three pieces of plywood of equal size. They are hinged so they open in a Z pattern to hold the work piece, yet fold flat for storage. Folding sawhorse fetures two legs, four feet and plywood construction. Instructions for constructing two types of sawhorses. One is light and easy to move around. The second is heavier and will support a greater load. How a sawhorse assembled from 2x4s and brackets can be used in several ways. (1) How to make a V-shaped assembly to mount on top of a regular sawhorse for cutting logs. (2) How to make a painting platform from sawhorse brackets, 2x4s a short stepladder and a plywood platform. (3) How to mount a turntable on top of a sawhorse. (4) How to make a "window shade" paint shield for spray painting. Shop-built accessory for the Black & Decker Workmate. The accessory is intended for securing plywood-mounted power tools to the Workmate. Can also be used as a gluing clamp. Three styles of inexpensive, sturdy sawhorses you can build. Adjustable floor vise is used to hold doors of varying thickness "rock-steady" while being planed. Heavy-duty worktable for any area. Top is 71"x24". Legs are 4"x4". Table comes apart for moving or storage. Sawhorse "elevators" save time and space. Raise the top rail of a sawhorse for use as a work support by means of this accessory. Two easy-to-make sawhorses are cut from a 4x4-ft. panel of waferboard. Attach adjustable "elevators" to your sawhorse. Allows you to raise the work being supported and to change the angle. Tip: Attach an electrical receptical box to the leg of your sawhorse. Use an extension cord to deliver power to the box. Build a "clamp horse", a sawhorse with a wider platform on top with two (or more) pipe clamps permanently attached with screws. Folding sawhorse (made using sheet metal sawhorse brackets) is hung on simple plywood brackets for storage. Folding sawhorse made from 1x4 or 2x4 stock, dowels and hinges. Tip suggests using foam insulation tubes on top of sawhorses to protect work pieces. Sawhorse top fitted with a wedge clamp serves as an easy way to securely grip a long work piece on edge. Sure-footed sawhorse features gussets and rails which are reinforced by laminating hardboard skins onto wood. | |||||||||
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