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It has been awhile seen I last posted something so I figured that I would show some of my “workshop” stuff.
First off my woodworking space is extremely limited. So I devised a sawhorse table that I can set up in literally about 3 minutes.
The Recipe is as follows:
Start with two regular sawhorses.
Add two 2X4X8 for the long stretchers
Then four 2X4X4 cross braces
One Sheet of OSB (lazy loafer optional)
Garnish with favorite woodworking machines and enjoy.
It is a good thing that I am not the cook in the family we would starve. Okay seriously since the work table is so quick to set up I find myself using it more and more (even used it for picnic table with a drop cloth over it). After I am done using it the sawhorses nest together and the 2 by lumber is stacked by it ready to go. It is designed to be able to support a full 4X8 sheet of OSB or whatever you have on hand. As you can see from the photos I have put it thru some hard use and yet it still works great. Since the top only cost about $7.50 if it gets banged up and cut up too much you can easily replace it. I can also remove one of the cross braces and nest my little table saw on it to make an 8 foot outfeed table which is really awesome.
If you are short on space then this little gem might allow you to use some of additional space that is currently unavailable i.e. outside, carport etc. etc. The grid locks together with half lap joints and is very strong yet easy to take apart.
If I would build it again I would change the following
1.) Long stretchers would be 2X6’s instead of 2X4
2.) Half lap joints would have a little more clearance for the fit.
3.) Saw Horses would be just regular sawhorse not one with a replaceable top since the grid is always on it they never get damaged and this would be faster.
4.) I would seriously think about making the sawhorses collapsible as well then it would take even less space in storage
Well that is it. Thanks for looking.
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 487 days ago
Well done good idea
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Nighthawk
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#2 posted 487 days ago
Oh I like… goes away and puts thinking cap on…
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Ken90712
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#3 posted 487 days ago
Nice job good and solid. A quick set up always helps as well.
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canadianchips
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#4 posted 487 days ago
Good portable work table.
Thanks for sharing !
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Kelen
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#5 posted 487 days ago
That’s definitely one solid looking table. Thanks for sharing.
workerinwood
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#6 posted 487 days ago
Great idea, nice job!!
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NelsonP
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#7 posted 487 days ago
Cool. I think I saw something similar in a shopnotes back issue. Very flexible , sturdy and disappears when not needed. Yep, fits my criteria.
-- -- Nelson
StumpyNubs
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#8 posted 487 days ago
Great bed, I think I’ll make one for the guest room…:)
Thanks for posting!
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helluvawreck
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#9 posted 487 days ago
It looks like it will work ok and I see that you can even take a nap break on it. I have to do some of my work outside myself and all I have is 4 saw horses. It’s about time to replace them because of the weather but they have lasted several years. The next time I’m going to paint them. Welcome to Lumberjocks.
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Lifesaver2000
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#10 posted 487 days ago
I built something very similar a couple years ago that I use mostly when cutting down sheet goods. I did one thing a bit differently though. The sawhorses I built only have three legs, with the third leg adjustable for height. This allows me to level them prior to adding the framework parts, even when working outside on unlevel ground. This means I can get the top of the stand to be very flat. I used this when assembling my Murphy Bed and it worked out great.
Using the three leg system the individual sawhorses are a bit unsteady, but once it is all tied together it is very solid.
woodworm
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#11 posted 487 days ago
Nice idea, great project.
Just curious to know what was the sweet dreamt ya had during that short nap (if you can recall).
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nomercadies
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#12 posted 487 days ago
Thank you. I must put that one on my list.
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foneman
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#13 posted 487 days ago
Good idea!!!
Is that a “lazy boy bed” too?
doncutlip
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#14 posted 486 days ago
All those years working on sawhorses and I never thought of that – great idea
-- Don, Royersford, PA
Adrift
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#15 posted 486 days ago
Great table I’ll have to make one with the 2×6 option. Love It
-- Adrift(Don Higgs) Galveston, Tx.
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