Sturdy Folding Lightweight Sawhorse

This folding sawhorse is surprisingly strong. The design locks the legs in place so it remains at the same height all the time. It folds almost flat and can be stored away when not in use.
To build one you will need 4 horizontal sections each 75cm long, 4 upright pieces 88cm long and the folding cross brace is 2 pieces each 24cm long. The timber is 90mm by 20mm and the hinges are 90mm wide

[@rajjay6324]

Finally found the simplest & practical design for DIY workers and this is what I'm gonna make, thank you for sharing.

[@RichardTomasini]

I’ve watched a few videos on this in preparation of making a couple and this will be the one I build. Thank you!

[@AlansWoodworking]

I'm glad you like it!

[@purulenta1]

Same here, thanks to the author

[@westislander77]

Out of all the foldable sawhorse videos that I've seen on CZcams, this one is the simplest (and I'm saying that in the BEST possible way). Thank you. I think even I can build this.

[@AlansWoodworking]

Have fun!

[@genemiller9612]

Excellent editing. Great build!

[@AlansWoodworking]

Thankyou

[@pretotzkie4031]

this is the most effective plan. I'll make this sawhorse tomorrow. thanks for the video.

[@AlansWoodworking]

You're welcome. Have fun!

[@johnyancey3857]

I like this idea very much foldable light weight and sturdy enough for any project great job I’m definitely going to build a set this is the design I’ve been looking for

[@AlansWoodworking]

Glad you liked it!

[@martinfederico7269]

Oh those rare times when simple, cheap, easy and good combine ❤

[@sarahcinelli5328]

Omg I love this!!!
Already looked through so many options and this is definitely the winner! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@AlansWoodworking]

Thanks for watching!

[@charlizescoot7469]

Simply perfect !!! Using simple tools 🔧 thanks. I'll use your way .

[@AlansWoodworking]

Thanks!

[@mannybrillakis4767]

Nice! Welcome back Alan!

[@charlesgoes9379]

Well done, sir!

[@subirmondal2820]

simple but you are genius

[@user-fx4en4xe5u]

Мне понравилось. Сделаю себе такие. Спасибо😊

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful, Alan! I'm going to make a few of those! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@AlansWoodworking]

Thanks!👍

[@HlotSfan]

My Thanksgiving break project, thank you!

[@AlansWoodworking]

Have Fun!

[@mariojsworld]

Nicely crafted.

[@AlansWoodworking]

Thankyou very much!

[@kennethwallace5168]

Best one yet!

[@AlansWoodworking]

Thanks for the feedback😁

[@Hansaman58]

Very nice!

[@Thyme2sea]

Excellent, thank you!

[@zjtr10]

Ingenuity at its best

[@johnnichols2710]

Very nice. Looks light weight but strong

[@AlansWoodworking]

It's actually very strong and very stable

[@martinhawrylkiewicz2025]

Genius! I will try to build this...

[@AlansWoodworking]

Thanks! Have fun😄

[@benrabahmohamed9657]

Good job
I love it
I sow many videos,I choose yours.
Thanks a lot

[@AlansWoodworking]

Thanks man🙂

[@gregflores8959]

Absolutely perfect!👍🏽

[@AlansWoodworking]

Thankyou!

[@gregflores8959]

@@AlansWoodworking I tried to copy your creation just now, although not nearly as nice as yours mine will suffice quite nicely, keep those brilliant ideas coming my friend.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Needs discussion regarding dimensions, design choices.

[@user-dt8rf5dz1s]

Кращій вариант що я бачив в інтернеті. Дякую майстер!

[@AlansWoodworking]

Ласкаво просимо!

[@user-gu1bm3ee1u]

Разметка под петли сверлом, это кла́сс👍👍👍

[@Enigma8]

Perfect

[@martinfederico7269]

New favourite

[@stevegunderson2392]

The design puts all of the stress vectors through the hinge. Think about it!

[@Leonardo34112]

Ficou muito bem feito parabéns 🎉

[@martinhawrylkiewicz2025]

Genius! I wonder if this same horse could be done from 2x4s? I got eight spare 2x4s in the shed and would love to try... My cheap plastic saw horses are way too wobbly.

[@AlansWoodworking]

It should work fine, but they would be a lot heavier

[@osvaldosilva8525]

Perfecto 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤝🏼🤝🏼🤝🏼

[@domingasdiasbarros5219]

Muito bom 👏👏👏👏

[@MikeWardNet]

Where did you get the tool used to round over the edges? I really like the pull action of it.

[@AlansWoodworking]

Hi Mike. The tool is the Veritas Corner Tool. I bought mine in australia years ago, but I guess you could get them online these days. They're not cheap and they have limitations (can't use them against the grain) but they're a lot faster and convenient than using a router in a lot of cases.
Have fun,
Alan

[@morganstovall5070]

Hey Alan!! Wondering if you have a rough estimate for how much these weigh? Looking to make some for my craft show table pop-ups and am being very concious about weight!

[@AlansWoodworking]

Hi Morgan. The sawhorse weighs 6 kg or 13.22 lbs. I used 90mm stock because that's what I had in the shop, but if weight is an issue you could probably use 70mm without sacrificing too much strength

[@nirazincopenhagen]

What heightand the lenght of the wood pieces?

[@AlansWoodworking]

Sorry for the late reply. There are 4 horizontal sections each 75cm long, 4 upright pieces 88cm long and the folding cross brace is 2 pieces each 24cm long. The timber is 90mm by 20mm and the hinges are 90mm wide

[@floydwilson8606]

can you give a rough estimat of material needed?

[@AlansWoodworking]

Sorry for the late reply. There are 4 horizontal sections each 75cm long, 4 upright pieces 88cm long and the folding cross brace is 2 pieces each 24cm long. The timber is 90mm by 20mm and the hinges are 90mm wide

[@floydwilson8606]

@@AlansWoodworking Thank you.

[@celialvesArts]

Excelente! Show!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@carlafernandez9610]

Hi what timber size did you use?

[@AlansWoodworking]

I used 90mm by 12.5mm because that's what I had in the shop.

[@deefree9570]

Idk why some people refuse to talk in a video....or talk too dam much ??.. lmao

[@oneeyedphotographer]

Some don't speak English.