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    Home Ā» DIY Ā» Build It Ā» Easy 2x4 Sawhorse Plans

    Easy 2x4 Sawhorse Plans

    Published by Gail | Published February 29, 2016 | Updated June 23, 2021
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    Can you believe I’ve been doing what I do for almost 8 years and I’ve never built any sawhorses? Today is the day I share Easy 2x4 Sawhorse Plans with you!

    easy sawhorsesWhile Rodney was helping me with the fence, we used his wooden sawhorses. I figured since I was joining in a challenge with some other bloggers to do a 2x4 project, this was the perfect time to finally build some easy 2x4 sawhorses. 2x4'sBecause I can only haul 8 footers in my SUV, I had to buy 6 8 foot 2x4’s. If you can haul 12 footers, you won’t have to buy as many.

     

    cutting 2x4's I used 6 8 foot 2x4’s.

    CUT LIST

    (4) 32” pieces (top and bottom of I beam)

    (10) 30” pieces  (2 for middle of I beam, 8 legs)

    Make 2 I beam sections

    attach 2x4's to ibeamMake your 2 I beam sections sandwiching a 30” in between (2) 32” pieces. I pre-drilled holes to make it easier to secure the screws.

    easy sawhorse 2x4'sI used Simpson 3” screws for all of my joints.

    pre start screwsFor the legs—I didn’t pre-drill, but I did start the screws while the legs were resting on the table. That made it easier to install the legs.

    secure sawhorse legs I placed the legs 3” from the edge, using a screw as a placement guide.

    Easy 2x4 Sawhorses

    sawhorse legsAfter doing one side, simply turn it over and install the other two legs.

    easy sawhorseThis was a very simple 2x4 build, and now I have two wooden sawhorses to aid me in my DIY.

     

    easy diy 2x4 stacking sawhorses MyRepurposedLife.comThe reason I chose to make this type of easy sawhorses is so that they will stack.

    I found these sawhorses at Jays Custom Creations.

    easy 2x4 stacking sawhorses MyRepurposedLife.comThere you have it! A tutorial for easy sawhorses that stack for storage. I think I should make a couple more!

    30 minute easy diy 2x4 sawhorse plans MyRepurposedLife.com

    using new sawhorsesI put my new 2x4 sawhorses right to work so I could dismantle some old lattice.

    I put together a little video so you can see how easy it was to make these wooden sawhorses.

    At the top of this post I talked about a challenge with other bloggers. You can see all of the projects below.

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    1. Todd

      October 07, 2018 at 8:58 am

      What is the finished height of these horses?

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 08, 2018 at 9:31 am

        Hey Todd!

        I would say they are about 29-30 inches. I love these, and use them all the time!

        gail

    2. jimmy johanasburgson

      March 28, 2018 at 5:16 pm

      looks so easy a cavewoman can do it! a+

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    3. Sherrie

      March 02, 2016 at 5:24 pm

      Gail - I am so inspired by your work. What is the board stand called that you're using to support the long boards while using your miter saw?

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        March 02, 2016 at 7:09 pm

        Sherrie,

        It's a jawhorse stand, and I love it! here is a link on amazon (my affiliate link) if you purchase from there it doesn't cost you extra, but I earn a small commission on the sale. šŸ™‚ http://amzn.to/1QUrnc4

    4. Crissie

      March 02, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks for the great plans Gail! I could use a couple sets of these in my workshop. Now I am adding these to my weekend list of things to do. : )

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    5. Sara

      March 01, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      Ahhhhh fantastic! I SO need these!! Thank you so much! Pinned.

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        March 01, 2016 at 7:42 pm

        Thank you for pinning Sara! I so appreciate it.

        gail

    6. Debbie @ Refresh Restyle

      February 29, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks Gail, we always need more horses! Pinned it for later!

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    7. Mindi

      February 29, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      These are great and I have never made any either! Ha! I have some less than sturdy ones I pulled from someones trash, but I could use a few more!

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    8. girlfromwva

      February 29, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      i think this would be a great first project for my boyfriend. definitely book-marking it for finding it later!

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    9. Wendi @ H2OBungalow

      February 29, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      I need some of these! Love how they stack. such a smart design:) Pinned & sharing!

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    10. stephanie wesztergom

      February 29, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      I LooOoOoove this! simple and necessary. I just said that necessity has been the mother of my inventions. I totally need some of these. Thanks for sharing

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    11. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      February 29, 2016 at 9:08 am

      A pair of sawhorses were one of the first things we made in Carpentry class. Mine are similar but different and I use them ALL the time. I'm sure you will get lots of use out of yours.

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    12. Jaime Costiglio

      February 29, 2016 at 8:12 am

      Gail I've never made sawhorses either! And now thanks to you I will be making some. Great plans, thank you.

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