I'm looking for a couple of collapsible sawhorses that I can use to create a temporary, heavy-duty workbench. I saw these on Amazon:
I really like being able to add a 2x4 between the sawhorses to strengthen the table top, but, from the reviews, these seem to be pretty flimsy. Any suggestions for a similar, but sturdier product, preferably one made in the USA?
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February 27, 2021, 11:28 PM
dubya
2x4basics 90196 Custom Pro Brackets Sawhorse - Black , 2 Pack
Every thing I have bought from this company has been sturdy. 3 outdoor benches, work table...
May dog Rambo on one of the benches:
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February 27, 2021, 11:33 PM
4x5
quote:
Originally posted by dubya: 2x4basics 90196 Custom Pro Brackets Sawhorse - Black , 2 Pack
Every thing I have bought from this company has been sturdy. 3 outdoor benches, work table...
May dog Rambo on one of the benches:
I like the looks of those, but I don't think they offer the portability (easy take-down and storage) that I'm looking for.
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I have a pair of the Toughbuilt. They are the C700 series. I have to say when I bought them, I wasn’t thrilled about dropping $100 for two sawhorses.
They are worth every penny. They adjust every way under the sun, you can create a table that is very sturdy, it’ll accept 2x4 or 4x4, has lower “shelves” on the legs, overall, they are quite fantastic.
The best part is they fold up and take almost no space. Small enough I can hide them under my rolling toolboxes.
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February 28, 2021, 07:09 AM
mark60
I have the one's Beancooker has and agree with every word he said. I'll also offer up a Centipede, for portability it's tough to beat. I use one for breaking down sheet goods. https://boratool.com/centipede-workbenches
February 28, 2021, 07:25 AM
henryaz
I use a pair of these Werner aluminum work stands as sawhorses. The top step is made for standing on, so they work well for around the garage reaching things on top of cabinets, etc. They also come in 3ft and 4ft heights, but I find the 2ft model the most convenient for multiple uses, especially since you can stand on the top step (rated for that).
I don't use saw horses for work benches most of the time. Unless it a cut for just a couple of boards
February 28, 2021, 08:23 AM
shiftyvtec
The toughest folding saw horses I've ever seen are these Fultons. They have no fancy bracketry or adjustments, but they fold up more compactly and can hold 1000lbs per pair.
Probably not the best product for creating a temporary table. I've had mine for 20+ years. Made in USA and galvanized.
February 28, 2021, 10:16 AM
Suppressed
The Toughbuilt seem pretty strong. Andrew Camarata uses them to hold big steel I-beams in his videos.
February 28, 2021, 10:41 AM
Watergoat
Why not just build them your self out of 2x4s? Put it together with Torx deck screws, take it apart in a minute or so. Easy and cheap. You can also get folding brackets that save having to cut the proper angle on the top of the legs.
March 03, 2021, 03:43 PM
smschulz
Love the Kreg stuff too!
March 03, 2021, 10:00 PM
wrightd
THIS is the best, and suprisingly the cheapest, saw horses I have used to date. These "Burro" brand all wood horses from Lowes. They are extremetly well made, very strong, the stack beautifully, and are very light. I bought two a year ago, and bought three more last week:
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March 07, 2021, 08:37 PM
chbibc
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Originally posted by Beancooker: I have a pair of the Toughbuilt. They are the C700 series. I have to say when I bought them, I wasn’t thrilled about dropping $100 for two sawhorses.
They are worth every penny. They adjust every way under the sun, you can create a table that is very sturdy, it’ll accept 2x4 or 4x4, has lower “shelves” on the legs, overall, they are quite fantastic.
The best part is they fold up and take almost no space. Small enough I can hide them under my rolling toolboxes.
I bought a pair last week. Everything you said is spot on! I used them extensively this weekend. Thay are great.
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March 07, 2021, 09:06 PM
MikeinNC
I make mine....make an I beam, leaving to tops and bottoms long by three inches...then. Screw in some legs with four inch deck screws, and a cross member on either end...they sytack well and i store them outside.
With the I beam construction (tops left long)I can clamp to the ends or anywhere in the middle
