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2x of these https://www.acehardware.com/departm...-and-organization/sawhorses/23842?store=17554
and a few pressure treated 2x4s.
Rubber feet? this is close.
and a few pressure treated 2x4s.
Rubber feet? this is close.
I have some plastic ones that I am about to throw out. They are probably 20 years old and have a weak point made out of plastic...
The Fulton Handy Horse is the most durable IME. I have the Fulton TS-11. These do not have rubber feet.
There are plenty of knock-offs. HD used to sell one under their HDX label -- complete garbage. I have another knock-off that is close to as good, but can't remember the name.
Lowe's may sell the Fulton or the acceptable copy.
The number one way they cheapen this style is to simply use a thinner gauge steel, and it makes a BIG difference. The second way is less stamping/ribbing, which of course makes all the difference.
I also have some from a brand called Protocol -- do NOT waste your time.
If you like bells and whistles, the Dewalt folding ones are nice, but I have doubts about the hinged plastic gusset between the legs.
I DO recommend committing to one style/brand as it seems height is anything but standard. Even Fulton copies are ~1" different than the real thing, and the DeWalts are MUCH taller.
Finally, I am NOT a carpenter. This is all in my shop, on a concrete floor. Usually used to just hold lengths of stock, or for crude carpentry projects, like supporting sheet goods to be ripped down.
There are plenty of knock-offs. HD used to sell one under their HDX label -- complete garbage. I have another knock-off that is close to as good, but can't remember the name.
Lowe's may sell the Fulton or the acceptable copy.
The number one way they cheapen this style is to simply use a thinner gauge steel, and it makes a BIG difference. The second way is less stamping/ribbing, which of course makes all the difference.
I also have some from a brand called Protocol -- do NOT waste your time.
If you like bells and whistles, the Dewalt folding ones are nice, but I have doubts about the hinged plastic gusset between the legs.
I DO recommend committing to one style/brand as it seems height is anything but standard. Even Fulton copies are ~1" different than the real thing, and the DeWalts are MUCH taller.
Finally, I am NOT a carpenter. This is all in my shop, on a concrete floor. Usually used to just hold lengths of stock, or for crude carpentry projects, like supporting sheet goods to be ripped down.
I’ve used this setup for 25 years. Inexpensive and solid as a rock. I also have a plastic set I’m happy with as well.
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When I started with diy projects I made my own.
Then we needed some, and I got a set of black plastic Stanley ones. Very simple. Fold flat.
We kept those and consumed the diy wood ones.
When I have a need I’ll buy these:
Depending upon features they’re $50-65 each but I like that I can make two into a table with 2x4 structure along the long edges.
Then we needed some, and I got a set of black plastic Stanley ones. Very simple. Fold flat.
We kept those and consumed the diy wood ones.
When I have a need I’ll buy these:
Depending upon features they’re $50-65 each but I like that I can make two into a table with 2x4 structure along the long edges.
I have a pair of these and bought a pair for each of my two sons. I really like how a pair clamps together for easy storage and handling. Very easy to use and setup and surprisingly sturdy. They go on sale frequently both online and in-store specials. The in-store specials can be super deals when they sell for 19.95 each.
I was never one for saw horses. But after seeing these that my carpenter buddy had. I had to have them. They are pricey but fold up and are very ridged. you can use a 2x4 for the top piece and the top can be sacrificial. and if you want to make it taller use a 2x12.
Great White Great Job Site Saw Horses Four Pack | Great White Saw Horses
The Great White Great Job Site Saw Horses Four Pack gives you four high quality saw horses to serve a wide variety of needs, both for construction and home use. Shop at Ace Tool and save today!
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Wow, the Ace Tool link couldn't be less descriptive if they tried. I want to know sheetmetal gauge because the price is $$$$ for four legs.I was never one for saw horses. But after seeing these that my carpenter buddy had. I had to have them. They are pricey but fold up and are very ridged. you can use a 2x4 for the top piece and the top can be sacrificial. and if you want to make it taller use a 2x12.
Great White Great Job Site Saw Horses Four Pack | Great White Saw Horses
The Great White Great Job Site Saw Horses Four Pack gives you four high quality saw horses to serve a wide variety of needs, both for construction and home use. Shop at Ace Tool and save today!www.acetool.com
So, I figured go to the source. Their site is equally unhelpful and the Contact Us has a non-working script.
Contact Us – Great White Sawhorses
greatwhitesawhorse.com
Hard pass. I've never understood being a small business trying to sell a product and not providing an easy way for your customers to reach you.
This? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-5...zed-Sawhorse-Brackets-2-Pack-SH107C/314461710
It is on clearance YMMV. It is 2 pcs pack.
Subtotal: $6.79
ProXtra Savings: -$0.75
Sales Tax: $0.55
Total: $7.34
In regard to the Great White saw horses, I would say they are probably around 16-18 gauge. When you put a set together there is absolutely no wiggle to them at all. You can make them 3' long or 10' long. 2 horses could hold an engine. If you wanted I could get a thickness on the steel. They are galvanized.
