1x3 Sawhorse Desk

Mark the insides of each leg 1-3/4" up from the bottom. Attach the bottom supports to the legs at this mark with pocket holes or screws and glue.

Use a precut beveled board as a guide to mark the notches on the bottom shelf boards. Cut the angled side with a jigsaw set to the matching bevel and the straight cross-grain cut with a jigsaw or hand saw. Practice on scrap first, then test-fit before cutting the actual pieces.

Once satisfied with the notch fit, attach the bottom shelf in place.

Mark 1/2" in from each side on the top boards and attach the legs.

Mark each leg 16-3/4" from the bottom along the inside edge and attach the second shelf support in place.

Attach the assembled base to the top.

Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.