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A pair of splayed-leg 2x2 sawhorses with a built-in shelf between the legs — sturdy enough to carry a desktop, useful enough to keep around after.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg pieces Both ends cut parallel at 15° off square. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 25 7/8" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Top pieces Both ends cut not parallel at 15° off square, longest point measurement. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 12 3/4" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| Top gussets Both ends cut not parallel at 15°, longest point measurement. | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 5 7/8" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Inside blocks | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 3" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Horizontal supports | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 18 1/2" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Shelf boards | 8 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 21 1/2" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Cross braces | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 12" | Pine 2x2 | ☐ |
| End caps | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 23" | Pine 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft For two sawhorses. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pine, 1x3, 8 ft For two sawhorses. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Build two matching legs for each sawhorse you're making. Pocket holes work well for attaching the top piece to each leg pair, but nailing and gluing it on works too.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft, Wood glue
Nail and glue the inside blocking piece onto each leg assembly.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Tape Measure. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft, Wood glue
Nail and glue the horizontal support pieces to the two leg assemblies, joining them into the finished sawhorse shape. Compare both sawhorses side by side here — this is the point to catch any height or angle mismatch before it's locked in.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: Pine, 1x3, 8 ft, Wood glue
Nail and glue the shelf boards to the bottom horizontal supports, spaced evenly across the span between the legs.