Rugged Buddy 34" Folding Sawhorse Legs

These are the best sawhorses (only the legs are provided, you must provide the lumber for the tops) I have ever purchased or used. They are rock solid and if the ground is level underneath, these sawhorses will not move or wobble or shake as I’ve demonstrated to my satisfaction. Unlike the flimsy sheet metal that many other sawhorses are made of, the 1-1/2 tubular steel that these are made of results in a sturdy and durable set of sawhorse legs. The legs are well painted with what appears to be a durable chip resistant paint to prevent rust and have thick rubber 'caps' to add stability and to prevent marring the floor. The fact that they are made of steel also means that they are more durable than the sawhorses made of plastic or resin and the fact that the tops can be replaced as many times as necessary with your own lumber if you screw or nail into them, etc. is a positive. Each leg has a large, steel spring plate that absolutely locks the legs into position. Unlike many other sawhorse whose legs will close up unexpectedly with everything coming crashing down, these legs will not ‘fold’ on you unless you release the spring plate, which actually takes a bit of effort. One advantage of buying the legs only, is that you can make your sawhorses as wide as you want to suit your needs and preferences. I used 4 foot sections of 2 X 4. Other sawhorses that I have purchased were only 28 inches wide. The extra width provides me with the added support and balance that is useful in supporting sheets of plywood for example. The saw horses you build from these set of legs will be easily stackable. In addition, by drilling a ½ inch hole in the lumber you use to build the tops of your saw horses, you can collapse the legs and hang the sawhorses on a bolt or other peg, thus saving floor space in your workshop. The one time assembly of these legs to the wooden top, which you provide, was simple and took just a few minutes.

Like most DIY types, I have made several saw horses over the years, but never purchased any, not even those galvanized 2x4 clamp devices (although a neighbor did gift me a set upon moving -- not impressed!). Call it frugal or cheap, but I also enjoy the satisfaction of making something to my needs, as the ones sold were always too short for my height, and just plain flimsy. Thanks to a very small work area, my homemade horses were often left outside. The weather has taken a toll on them over the years, alas. For safety sake alone, good saw horses give a stable platform. The heavy yellow metal fold up ones available at the big box stores and Amazon were tempting, but there were reviews noting a possibility of the opened legs folding in on themselves (no cross brace), and collapsing. One could add a cross brace out of scrap wood, but that seems like something I might skip in haste (patience is not my virtue). I happened upon a review of these while wasting time on the intertubes. The leg pairs are one solid tube attached to a locking bracket, so no need for a cross brace. I ordered two sets thinking I could always return them if not liked, but that will definitely not happen. They are not cheap, but a good value in this jaded Yankee's eyes. These things are the bee's knees after I used a 2x6 for the pair. I recommend using a 2x6 as I did, as it gives a wider platform than 2x4s. Assembly was as easy as it could be, with the option to lock them open a nice touch (a screw through the opened bracket and into the wood). I drilled a 1.5 inch hole at one end for hanging from the wall, which definitely requires a framing member for attachment (old galvanized pipe works great), unless you want to rip apart your wall while hanging. They are heavy, but no heavier than some of my homemade beasts. Folded up they don't take up too much room, although not exactly small. They support my overweight, large frame with no problem, and only a little bounce. The plastic capped feet, which appear to have a metal plate in them to prevent the legs from poking through are another nice touch to protect interior floors. As a work platform they are the perfect height for tall guy. The brackets can be a little difficult to close, but I consider that a positive. I worry about the paint flaking off from wear at the contact areas, but as long as they remain solid that is all that really matters, as they are not for show. Rock solid, USA made, and definitely recommended!

I bought a pair of 32" and 28 inch sawhorse brackets. They work great! As mentioned in the instructions any twist or non-straightness in the crosspiece can cause the sawhorse not to be level (only three of the legs sit on the ground). They recommend putting a wedge under the bracket to level it. Of course several pieces of the common lumber I bought had twist in it. I actually used the bevel adjustment on my table saw for 5 - 8 degrees and the wedges came out perfect. I crosscut these out of a 4 x 4. Trying to rip an 1/8" piece of wedge would be insane. I put the bracket in 1 3/4 inches so I could use an end clamp. On the other pair of saw horses I put the bracket in another 1 3/4 inches. This allowed the legs to interleave.and push the sawhorses all the way up against each other. See photo. I wanted to use the 32" sawhorses for infeed and outfeed on my 36 3/4" table saw height. I had to add another 2 1/4" to the sawhorse to do that. These can be unscrewed. These sawhorses save me a bunch of spaced when being stored. I recently bought a jointer and even with a flat piece of wood there are several symmetries it is helpful to follow. The plates (thing with 4 holes) should be equal distance from the ends of the top. The sides of the plate should be equal distance from the sides of the top. With the legs folded down the ends of the legs should be equal distance from the sides of the top. You can check everything, and put in one screw. Check again and put in the second screw. Check again and put in the third and fourth screws and do a final tightening. .Straight legs really help the sawhorse sit flat and feel stable.