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I think these are the second most useful tool in a woodshop, the first one being a pencil. My ex father-in-law, Dale, and I, built 3 sets of these about 12 years ago, he gave me a set as a Christmas gift. He was my mentor for many years and taught me a lot. I had always tried wood working but knew very little about tools and techniques. I used green treated 2×10’s to build my first bathroom shelf, all I had was a drill so I would drill a series of holes across where I wanted the cut and then try to break it off cleanly! I had seen, and coveted, tablesaws and such but had never seen one used. Dale showed me his tools and taught me many of the basics while I simply watched him work, we even discussed the correct terms for dadoes versus rabbits and shaker style versus craftsman (he was always particular about his wood working nomenclature). My ex-wife told him a bunch of scandalous lies about me in the divorce so he wants nothing to do with me now. Unfortunately, I haven’t spoken to him, if only to thank him, since the day she left and even now I miss his advice and guidance on all things wood. Now I have LJ’s and a friend in Mzmac though so there is hope! Any questions, comments or critiques are welcome. Oh, they are made of cedar and I intend to sand them down one day and coat the heck out of it with poly like I promised Dale I would.
-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson
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Christopher
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posted 134 days ago
I feel bad for posting such a worn and used project after seeing TimF’s and Hinspeter’s work!
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DAN
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posted 134 days ago
very nice design … cedar is relatively light, so that is even better
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a1Jim
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posted 134 days ago
Hey Chris
Just make them from Tiger Maple next time bud.LOL LJS is to share ideas and projects If i compared any of my work to these two guys it would be a rough route to pull. Just share what you have good saw horses are a fine post. There’s some one out there that needs a good design for saw horses.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
degoose
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posted 134 days ago
Mate,, I like them ,, I have not seen a design for horses like this one before. They look very stable.
HEY,you could make them from Bubinga like Kent or out of Purple Heart like I wood, [pun intended]
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PineInTheAsh
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posted 134 days ago
From here your horses look good and strong.
I would definitely schedule time for refurbishing them. Make them models forever; and then post the polished pictures here for the world to see and as testimony of the brief, perhaps good relationship with Dale.
A father-in-law relationship for a man can be awkward. I was fortunate in having a good man. I will never forget the time spent in his small basement shop.
Karson
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posted 134 days ago
Some great booking sawhorses. Give him a call and thank him for the help in your life. You’ll feel better and if he ignores it then it’s to his detriment and not yours.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Woodwrecker
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posted 134 days ago
Give that guy a call and straighten things out.
And thank him for the knowledge.
Those horses have some history in them and plenty of miles left.
-- Eric
Christopher
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posted 133 days ago
Thank you for all the comments guys! Should I call him? I really don’t need more drama in my life, perhaps I will write him a letter. Anyway, you guys rock, thank you.
-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson
jockmike2
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posted 133 days ago
Sound advice, give him a call. It’s on him after that, if he hangs up in your ear, you’ll know he wasn’t much of a man. At least you can end that chapter and move on with your life. Those horses are better than the 10 sets I’ve made and left in the weather to rot. You got what it takes buddy. You are a Lumberjock!!!
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
panther
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posted 128 days ago
cool design i’ve never seen a set built like that , dont worry about finish it just shows you use them ,and isn’t that what its all about