The PERFECT folding sawhorse and how to EASILY build one!

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Trying to find the best folding sawhorse design out there? This might just be the ticket. These sawhorses are modular, versatile, inexpensive, foldable, and easy to build! Check out how to make a pair of these for yourself using simple hand tools and a couple hours of your time. Bonus knot tying instructions too ;)
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@tmoss7122 2 жыл бұрын

I like the mini models.

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a little embarrassed to admit how much fun I had making those… 😆

@timwcronin Жыл бұрын

I was all the way in once I "saw" them!

@fdort3971 11 ай бұрын

Im guessing hes good at dool houses...lol

@felicedebbage2728 9 ай бұрын

Please tell me that you have a kid who insisted that their Calico Critters or action figures get a woodshop and yard sale playset. I want this to be real! 😅😅😅😅

@T-Nutt 9 ай бұрын

Rrrright!!! Attention to detail is awesome. Ahh, it's the little things.. Good Job 👍

@DustyFixes 2 жыл бұрын

It's refreshing to find someone who still has some integrity. You could have passed this design off as your own and not to many people would have known. In addition, I really like your teaching style. Awesome video!

@johntiefel4248 2 жыл бұрын

I framed houses for years. We built sawhorses out of 1 X 4. As long as there are no knots, you would be amazed at how much weight they carry. We would string them around the outside and put 1 X 12 on them for a walk board. If you slant the legs you can stack them as high as you want. You do need to be careful when stepping on the bottom horizontal member.

@OVHabitats Жыл бұрын

As a recently retired contractor, I have seen the old ways and the new ways to do things. Sometimes out of laziness or time constraints I have even just used two 5 gallon buckets instead of saw horses. That being said, great content, great delivery and easy to follow. A big thumbs up!

@sampowell8472 Жыл бұрын

My boss wouldn't give me the time to make saw horses. I had to work off the pile.

@mikedurell5408 Жыл бұрын

@@sampowell8472 qaqawq A Draw need hl😊

@jameswaller5568 Жыл бұрын

@@sampowell8472 It's easier to carry a saw over to the pile, than carry the pile over to a saw.

@harddunbye6553 Ай бұрын

I always has two buckets screwed through the bottom to a 2 x 8 around when sheet rocking and taping ceilings. So easy and nobody could be bothered to steal it.

@ryn996 2 жыл бұрын

Liked how you showed your mistakes and gave credit to the original builder. Subscribed!

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@jonzmgnm 2 жыл бұрын

Cody, there are several reasons I've decided to 'smash that subscribe button' but the immediate take aways for me were the humor, the accountability and the genuine delivery of your info. Thanks for some new and very entertaining content! FYI, the bolts and holes vs boats and hoes snippit was fuggin awesome! Keep up the great work, brother!

@Blaishon 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better, John! Count me in.

@SadSam69 2 жыл бұрын

Let's see it you get 10k for your post

@downtownbrown50 2 жыл бұрын

Great comment, John.

@jonathanmorgan8945 Жыл бұрын

totally agree !

@9gtv0790 Жыл бұрын

I agree, too. 👍

@humbertogarcia7317 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen hundreds of videos and yours is the first with scale models. A great way of explaining and visualizing how they work and a great concept to decide which to build. Great job!!!

@ssgveight 2 жыл бұрын

Man, this video is awesome. I love the fact that you highlighted the learning value of building these versus going to a big box store to just swipe a credit card. The rope knots pointers were great as well. I learned a lot from this video and given my small shop, I will definitely be looking to make this build for my own use. Great work!!!

@dyvel 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! I love that monologue about subscription! Not only because it's honest, but because it points out what I dislike about other channels' attempts to fool you into subscribing.

@michaelroxby3937 2 жыл бұрын

I like that you showed your mistake. We all make them as we learn everyday.

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@v10moped 2 жыл бұрын

I like how he actually talks (unlike some YT woodworkers)

@howiewood 5 ай бұрын

Right on!! I've been woodworking for forty plus years,, n I'VE NEVER seen a better demo, n instruction on how to not only cut n build something so fundamental to tool use, math, design,,and executed in a realistic way. I love the included recurs, n the fact that Nobody learns without making some mistakes. Rock on !! Eat dust! Howie ;)

@shelli9566 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showcasing a non power tool build!! Wonderful presence and information. Honesty is an extra 50 points :) Looking forward to trying this build. Thank you again.

@PatrickTeglia 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, I am 100% with you hating on those metal horses. Great video! Yay on the 10k+ likes! Great job man!

@MrMNRichardWright 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Really appreciate the rope work. The bowline and truckers hitch are by far the two most useful knots. Learn these two and you won’t ever need to by a ratcheting frustration device

@willbephore6178 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you took the time to build out these models for full visual processing.

@Shamustodd1 2 жыл бұрын

Love that you used the bit and brace. While I own a lot of power tools I enjoy the slower pace as well as the peace and quiet of hand tools.

@omentep 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel and it's about time, I'm no carpenter or a professional for that matter and just more of a hobbyist/maker. But just wanted to commend your attention to detail and instruction is outstanding, and hopefully I can learn something by having found your channel. Also cannot wait to build a set of these for myself.

@bradleyjohnson452 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, these are awesome. I built a set years ago and they have served me well. I also cut a 45 degree edge on the bottom of the upper cross brace. This allows me to hang them on a french cleat wall.

@itsio7188 2 жыл бұрын

That is a spectacular idea! After my deck is finished, my next goal is to french cleat the heck out of my garage!

@Alfredeus55 2 жыл бұрын

@@itsio7188 I'm currently in the process of doing a French cleat system in my garage. Going well so far! Good luck when you start yours! I found a channel here forgot the same that helped give me some tips on how to make one and I just adjusted to fit my own style garage :).

@ajdapozzo8457 Жыл бұрын

Great idea.

@la1008mera Жыл бұрын

Great information! What I most appreciate is you acknowledging your mistake, that is awesome 👏. Will build for sure

@carolynaugust2183 Жыл бұрын

I have been searching and searching for how to make a double angle cut with a hand saw, and eureka, you have answered! Thank you so much! And I LOVE your miniature models. Super helpful. 😊

@mattevans-koch9353 2 жыл бұрын

I built a set of these almost 10 years ago and I have loaded them to well over 1500 pounds per pair (the cross planks bowed but the horses stood strong) and still have them. If you cut a 45 degree bevel on the top cross member you can set them up for french cleats and hang them on the wall. Great video.

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

BOOM! I figured they'd be plenty strong, but now we've got real-life experience to back it up. Thanks for the info Matt!

@alexpaterson5489 2 жыл бұрын

French cleat!! Genius!!! I'm building these tonight right after work. Three beer job, light work

@stevem5139 2 жыл бұрын

Over 1500 pounds? Really

@mattevans-koch9353 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevem5139 The stack of lumber was 20 sheets of 7/16 OSB, 40 8'- 2x4, 16-8' 2x6 and some misc. brackets. Cracked one leg when I bumped the pile backing up the pickup. 1500 is my best estimate.

@j10001 2 жыл бұрын

Love the French cleat idea!

@mammalion4316 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!! I LOVE YOUR MODELS, I was just thinking last night that I needed to look through my scrap to build some saw horses. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST, MOST INCREDIBLE DESIGN I HAVE EVER SEEN!! THANK YOU TONS FOR IT, THANK YOU ALSO FOR YOUR MOST EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION, YOU ROCK!!!

@CodyDrew-rok 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for being so thorough and methodological in what may be so simple to many. I wish I had someone as thoughtful as you teach me things on site.

@trcmf 2 жыл бұрын

The project is absolutely stunning, beyond anything I could say enough about. The the story… WOW such a touching story. As a dad and a woodworkers I can only imagine what it would be like making this box.

@robthejones 2 жыл бұрын

Well said Tim. It certainly brought a tear to my eye.

@ashxsh 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching woodworking videos since last two days, must have watched over a fifty videos, and this one stood out from the rest. I usually don't sub or comment, but did them immediately for this video. Loved your presentation, storytelling, making those small models, well thought out description, handled fumbles gracefully, attention to details, and admission of perfectionism with that sense of humour. You sir, have earned my respect!. 😎👍

@wilkbor 2 жыл бұрын

First and foremost: thanks for the video. A few random other thoughts: I like the fact that you made a mistake, owned it and moved forward from there. It gives less experienced DIYers some encouragement that mistakes are part of the process. I agree with your assessment early in the video that this is an opportunity to learn or sharpen skills. A trip to the big box store to buy something doesn't give you that opportunity. I like that you outlined what you were looking for early in the process. ....I have never seen a bowline done that way, but it definitely works. .... I did not understand the need for a double bevel on the legs until the very end. It enables the legs to flare out as they get closer to the ground. Anyway, thanks for the video.

@kobraa55a55in 7 ай бұрын

😂 you had me cracking up the whole video. Respect and subscribed! **great job by the way**

@mikemetheny1086 10 ай бұрын

I'll definitely be adding these to my to-do list. I do a lot of work outside my workshop (no dust collection/shared space) and can hang them on the wall outside along with some half-lapped 8 footers to hold sheet goods.

@CharlesNolanArt 2 жыл бұрын

Of all the guys and gals that do this, I really admire your honesty. Some of these goobs edit out mistakes but anybody who has built about anything knows you make mistakes, you drop stuff, and some things like to hide from you. You are my favorite woodworker. Stay real brother!

@YautjaHunter3 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought much about it, but I usually dont go back to channels when the builder doesnt admit or show mistakes. If its too perfect or "clean" I dont feel compelled to come back for more. Great point.

@fyrescu324 2 жыл бұрын

Two things ..... One .. I really appreciate a guy that will admit that they don't build everything perfect the first time and will admit mistakes. We can all learn from those. Two .. I am a retired rescue team leader and you are absolutely correct about the knots. I use those two knots on almost a weekly basis as well as several others. Thanks for the great video. Excellent!

@stanleyisit6265 2 жыл бұрын

I made a set of these about 4 years ago. About the only difference is I made the legs a bit longer (40") for a more comfortable working level.

@stanleyhampton7185 6 күн бұрын

Thanks. This solves many problems associated with traditional home made and manufactured saw horses.

@NightFlight1973 2 жыл бұрын

Dude. Love your speed, mistake process and most of all learning guide.

@AC.Prince 2 жыл бұрын

Framer carpenter here, we normally build a new set on every house, about 2 sets a month. This is a great set that doesn't take up a lot of room, especially on punch out work. Thanks

@MrGarymola 2 жыл бұрын

I was a framing carpenter many years ago & thought I was superman....at times we should have used a crane & didn't like macho dumbasses....paid the price ever since....I trust you won't make that mistake.

@insulatoru8817 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no, framing carpenters. 🤦🏽‍♂️Quick someone build a roof there’s some shouting to b done

@evelbill1439 2 жыл бұрын

This former carpenter can verify the above carpenters are both 💯% correct. The insulator unfortunately is also accurate. Lol

@WyrGuy2 2 жыл бұрын

@@evelbill1439 yup, you’re right! And us ‘Elechickens’ are sitting in the van waiting for the framers to finish sheeting in the walls & roof!

@evelbill1439 2 жыл бұрын

@@WyrGuy2, That’s right Sparky, drink your coffee and bourbon and get paid for it, lol! Jk lol

@JohnS-hp2xu 2 жыл бұрын

I learned to love woodworking from my grandfather. He only used hand tools. I’m so glad to see that hand tool use is coming back in vogue.

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Me too :)

@RickSanchez-ye9bi 2 жыл бұрын

Hand tools are a great way to connect with the timber no doubt, but don't confuse that with being better. If you travelled back 100 years and offered a joiner a cordless drill, his brace and bits would be at the bottom of the nearest lake... If we didn't move on from old tools, we'd still be using stone axes....

@anneoreilly4900 Жыл бұрын

Just bought the plans. And only two months later, i got the ropes on. For me the pairing of the legs and the proper cut out was the hardest to get right! Very happy with the results!

@TheRealXyzven Жыл бұрын

8:00 - Once you have your FIRST angled cut, you can measure 32" from each corner and it will automagically set your angles for each subsequent cut. Great video!

@isapsa45 2 жыл бұрын

I do want to make it perfectly clear that the design that you have come up with is pure genius

@barms9768 2 жыл бұрын

I think I would rather put a hinged tray to lash the bottom rails as that is a really convenient aspect to the cheap plastic sawhorses I have and use regularly. Those trays are great for holding tools and fasteners on a job site when trying to keep the work surface itself clean.

@ramoura00 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your instructional video mixed with settled humor. Also your transparency with mistakes and plans ownership are refreshing. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

@johnmcquaid7524 7 ай бұрын

Truly enjoying the video. I find it humbling & realistic when situations go unexpected .. saw hitting ground.. then placing wood block to prevent future cuts .. and some irony of future preventing by cutting with sawhorses.

@kevshouse 2 жыл бұрын

I very much enjoyed your video. The sawhorses seem to be very well designed. For me, however, the best take-homes from your vid are the assuring marking and cutting techniques. You also have made a wonderfully clear demonstration for tying two very useful knots (hitches, I'm never sure when to use hitch or knot). Great stuff!

@tpobrienjr 2 жыл бұрын

The little models were a surprise, and worked very well to show the points, even better than full scale. Thanks.

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I think I'll be using more in future videos :)

@EmileJrManigat 2 жыл бұрын

Watching from Haiti : Thank you so much for this video. I totally understand you when saying you have to make it right. Even if it's work it is going to bother you . Thank you. youn give me the measurements to do my own. I have been dreaming ofdoing a pair of these since I 've started woodowrking about four years ago .

@davidgiesfeldt6650 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work and teaching, humble and funny! Engaged and laughing still. Now i need to build them!!!!

@yearight7956 2 жыл бұрын

Although I’ve built my whole adult life plus I still will be checking in for tips and tricks. I love the content and enthusiasm for building. For all those so called know it all’s, just know ANY level carpenter/woodworker/builder can pick up tricks of another and this man knows what he’s doing and also has some sweet hand saws. Keep rocking and rolling brother.

@coreygrua3271 2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@bryanbrett6037 2 жыл бұрын

I am the same and I agree with you 100 %

@davidlovell4390 2 жыл бұрын

Just tried your bowline method, OMG fantastic no rabbit coming out of the hole, over the log , round the tree and back down the hole. Good onya Knackers!!

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers David, glad it helped ya!

@justinreid2422 2 жыл бұрын

The tree is on its side...still same rabbit 🐇

@Absfor30 2 жыл бұрын

I love the physical models... must've taken ages to do this, but it explains your thinking perfectly, Great Video!

@frankjones408 18 күн бұрын

This is the most incredible Video I have ever viewed. I have never seen anyone on any video admit that they made a mistake. Then went on to correct and make a new video showing the exact same thing in its proper dimensions. I am so impressed with his Professionalism, that I'd love to have him as a friend, I could learn so much from him. not only in his building skills but more importantly in his PROFESSIONALISM. THANK YOU.

@bruceyoung8036 2 жыл бұрын

For heavy loads we always used the 2×4 I beam version with the top piece setting directly on top of the legs with appropriate bracing. That design could withstand nearly unlimited weight...

@bw1532 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Love the transparency with the errors. I'm a firm believer that people learn more from mistakes than from doing it right the first time. Love the combination of skills with the woodworking and the knots. Amazing.

@geneb5482 2 жыл бұрын

I have learned so much from my mistakes, I hate to admit. One tip though, don't admit you learned something from mistake, say you learned it through trial and error,or it came to you. Unfortunately other people's perception of one will be better if one isn't as true full in this instance.

@somatder Жыл бұрын

yup, I believe the reason why we tend to learn more from mistakes is that you will probably never forget a real bummer whereas if you did all the right things and end up with a nice product you are less likely to remember all the steps. From my self I have noticed that I actually sometimes have a hard time remembering processes if did everything right if it is not something i routinely do

@flgardener1155 Жыл бұрын

Chances are that if you could make the mistake, I most assuredly would. But don't worry, I'll find several more mistakes to make before the project is finished.

@rmcguire-pg6io Жыл бұрын

Flgardener says it best. Great video and keep erroring towards greatness. 🐒

@zapa47 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you demonstrated the need for a saw horse as you were building a saw horse. BONG!

@DarwinRVALLO 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for providing measurements 😊

@davidmiller6010 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen a bowline tied that way. I've been tying bowlines pretty much weekly for about 55 years now. I can tie it blindfolded, behind my back, behind my head and hanging upside down. But I've never seen it done quite like that. Interesting. Just goes to show ya, even us know-it-alls don't know it all! Nice presentation, thanks!

@lorenzom7237 2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@NathanielStauber 2 жыл бұрын

Same! I've been sailing all my life and don't think I've ever seen someone tie a bowline like that.

@Spoonman6061 2 жыл бұрын

Y'all know the old rabbit hole and tree routine. Nice to see the modern take on that awesome not. Saw horses were amazing and cool. Thanks

@bartbug1 2 жыл бұрын

Gday mate, have to say this is best video I've seen on a how to build a set of wooden saw horses. As an Aussie Carpenter, they've been great. Love the videos. Keep up the content.

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man, I really appreciate it! Cheers!

@bw1532 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to reverse all the angles.... Because you are on the bottom of the flat earth? /s

@bartbug1 2 жыл бұрын

@@bw1532 no forgot to do that...it ended up upside down, but still useful It in cutting standing on my head

@GlossyLake Жыл бұрын

Thanks for leaving 6:40 in the video. Even after all these years I still do the same thing. It’s a part of the process

@matthewpeterson3329 2 жыл бұрын

I built some of these many years ago. I believe I saw them in a popular mechanics issue or something. They do work as described, and a fun project to teach kids some wood working techniques. However... the notch that pinches the horizontal 2x4 eventually breaks along the grain under extreme loads or if you pull your cord too tight. My fix was to take some 3" wide x 1/8" flat metal and cut it to match the notch. Then drill and attach on opposing sides of the saw horse end and now you have a head on the horse that can never split. The next set, I cut small teeth into the edge of the plate that faced the horizontal 2x4 and the teeth would bite into the wood making it all even stiffer. Anyway, thanks for the great video.

@TheRealPlato 5 ай бұрын

Excellent improvement thanks for posting it

@makenchips 2 жыл бұрын

Just love the models demo, very great explanation and great way to demo the differences. One of the best I've seen in a long long time!!! Pa bless you for no vs music . You have my full attention! 👍👍👍

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Steven! Trying to dial in my “style” and I feel like I’m getting there. Glad to hear people are enjoying the no music too!

@j10001 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, please no music! We can play our own music in the background if we need it that badly.

@bradleytuckwell4854 2 жыл бұрын

Great saw horses and I love that you can renew the top when you need to

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Bradley!

@Fraksional Жыл бұрын

I put two of the sawhorses like the models with braces into the garage attic 23 years ago because they took too much space. Thanks for your video. Now I can have a makeshift table to clear the rest of my garage yard sale and have room for them again! Can't wait to see your 10:1 nondestructive test video.

@guerradan1958 2 жыл бұрын

Lol! Thanks for making these saw horses. I’ve made some where they occupy way too large of a footprint in my garage. This design works well for what I need and a big plus is cutting down the footprint. Thanks

@hi-ccowboy7983 2 жыл бұрын

Much respect for crediting the designer. I bought the plans several years ago and I’ve seen him ripped off at least once.

@aarx9230 2 жыл бұрын

hes not the designer, just the first one who uploaded them on youtube probably.

@jasonandersen5975 2 жыл бұрын

@@aarx9230 “probably”? You are just speculating?

@aarx9230 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonandersen5975 seen these in the 80´s dude. uploading soething to the web desnt make you the inventor.

@cosmicomics1755 Жыл бұрын

If you bought these plans it's not your buddy that got ripped off.

@jasonandersen5975 Жыл бұрын

@@cosmicomics1755 well, that’s definitely an opinion.

@8-7-styx94 2 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna have to save this video for later reference now. That was the easiest truckers hitch I've seen yet. =) Also, cool sawhorses.

@AJPemberton 2 жыл бұрын

As easy point to miss: the sliding part of the first loop should be the line that carries on down to the 2nd anchor point. Otherwise that loop will slip on itself and bind as you put tension on the hitch. It was a nice way of tying the bowline too.

@blanchae 2 жыл бұрын

I am just in the process of building a set of sawhorses very similar to this. I used 10 deg and 20 deg. But I did run into problems with the notches. Thanks for posting this video. I used my table saw to make the two angled cuts. Worked quite well. The blade was set to 10 deg and the guide set to 20 deg. Bought a set of the plans - $5 is a sweet deal.

@MsMagilicutty 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. Just starting out. Bought my first jig saw this week to build a potting table and somehow came across your video. Now I'll be buying a Japanese saw and other tools and building these saw horses and use them to help me build my potting table. Oh, the possibilities!

@NicoleHerrickDIY 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you showed your mistakes. These look super sturdy, will definitely give them a try.

@patrickscahillii9365 2 жыл бұрын

Really like the presentation, the sharing of info, and your sense of humor about the foul up you made, get some more vids out to us. I have no problem buying the plans for these. Keep up the good work.

@chakastone3518 2 ай бұрын

i learned a lot from you. that's actually helpful to many people that do not have fancy carpenter tools. knowing the old and manual ways are really awesome and nice stuffs

@josephsobnosky1429 2 жыл бұрын

Love the methods you use as well as the humor. Fun to watch

@DJe1957 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a rip off of this design before. Your video is really encouraging IMO. I started doing things at our cottage just like here, on the ground. Unfortunately I didn't know of this design yet. Now I know, my next pair of saw horses will be like these.

@CleaveMountaineering 2 жыл бұрын

Also the bit and brace (when sharpened properly!) is an efficient tool and a pleasure to use. An alternative to the cam strap is to wrap some cord around the lower braces and put a windlass stick in there and wind it up tight. Works great on old frame saws and on fence repairs.

@tydavis8777 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video, first of all I really appreciate your integrity. The fact that you showed your screw up and that you wouldn't accept okay results is impressive, few people nowadays are willing to take the time to do it right. Also it's nice to see somebody working with the Japanese fan saw because not everybody has sophisticated power tools, plus I like the use of a rope as a tie member, not only are they cheap, their lightweight and make it easy for storage and transportation. Thanks for a great video.

@jasonwood7340 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow. I saw you start to tie that bowline and thought "he's not doing it right". I learned how to tie them 30 years ago in the scouts, but they never taught this method. I like it =) Great video on sawhorses too, I need to build some myself.

@elffirrdesign2063 2 жыл бұрын

One thing about these shop dog style horses is that you can easily pick up and move individual horses by grabbing the upper cross member from the outside(that is you standing on the side without the upper cross member). It will balance right vertically and you can walk easily with it at your side in the collapsed or assembled forms. Not an apparently important feature until it comes to workflow and not having something always kicking you in the shin.

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that myself when I was moving them around, pretty sweet!

@youtukang 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@EarlLewis 2 жыл бұрын

OK Cody, you said if you got over 10k likes on the video you'd do one on the strength test of the mockups. It's time to pay the piper. :) In all seriousness though, those are great, strong and simple. Thanks for the video.

@snteevveetns 2 жыл бұрын

Over 25k now…

@kkrankie Жыл бұрын

31K now. Maybe when it hits 40K, Cody will build us all our own horses !?

@dkcrews1577 Жыл бұрын

@@kkrankie h bi hu huh and

@ImusNoxa 7 ай бұрын

This is a fascinating and really convenient design! Also, this is the first time I've seen a speed squre demonstrated, so that alone was worth the like!

@glenward4474 7 ай бұрын

I like the horses. Sturdy and portable and space saving storage and multi functional. Great

@bwinston 2 жыл бұрын

I love all your videos and have been looking for a damn good, clever sawhorse design so I'll buy the plans once I've got some material to work with :)

@dukebuildsem2378 2 жыл бұрын

First video I've seen from this bloke, good honest content and love the fact he directs to someone else for the plans. I'll be watching loads more of his vids

@dakalashi 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! So much better than soo many others.

@craigriglin Жыл бұрын

Cody you are so good at tutorials. I really appreciate it.

@StacieDude 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Thanks for the great demonstration of these plans. It helps that you don't take yourself too serious.

@bradleybhiking1 2 жыл бұрын

I've had 2 sets of sawhorses in my 50 plus years woodworking life. I just sold my second pair in anticipation of a move. My first were the standard, not foldable nesting style. My second were the commercial plastic folding style. The first set were used about 45 years, the second about 3 years. The first ones rotted, the legs were constantly in need of tightning, I had sawed into the cross piece innumerable times, yet were troupers, so, I was forced to get new.I liked the idea of folding since I no longer had a shop or garage. The plastic ones worked great, but, wanting to reduce weight and space for a move to another town, I sold them. I use them more as a table than for sawing. I have to say both have held more weight than I thought they would. Your efforts on this video are encouraging me to make my next set. The compound cuts with simple tools and the use of knots was very instructing. I did see I have been tying a bowline wrong since my Boy Scout days back in the late '50's. I don't know what knot it was but it is not a bowline. Thank you so much..

@52Warlock 2 жыл бұрын

considering that there are about a dozen bowlines , I doubt that you've been tying it wrong , just one of the other versions. :-)

@bradleybhiking1 2 жыл бұрын

@@52Warlock Great consideration. That is a knot that has been a lifesaver over and over. Thanks for responding.

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to hear Bradley, and I’m glad I’m inspiring you to get out there and get a few more callouses on those hands 😁 Someone already beat me to it, but you haven’t been tying a bowline wrong, just different is all. More than one way to skin a ca…bowline!

@52Warlock 2 жыл бұрын

@@bradleybhiking1 Let me have a run at this : Navy/Naval , Farmers , English & French & Spanish , Double ( both even and odd length loops , Triple ( also even and odd length loops , On a Bight , Throw , and finally - from a topological point of view - a Sheet Bend - as it's internals are indistinguishable from that which makes a Bowline such an ideal knot. [ ex member of the IGKT ]

@bobflagg1901 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have bought the plans from the original designer. Appreciate your old school method - hand tools! These can be built using a few hand tools.

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@robertelliotrivera2899 2 жыл бұрын

Genius way to appeal to the subscribers I love it brother continue with your great skill in communication

@michelewhitewolf9856 5 ай бұрын

Big help working towards my goals of homesteading tools build.

@pilkjaer 2 жыл бұрын

I love those small models. It should be a separate video in it's own. Will be handy for modelling as well

@furryballs8786 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I'm needed to rebuild my seahorses that are over 25 years old. These look like a good option, thanks for the video

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@warrenbeam4193 Ай бұрын

What a great set of plans!!!!!! Not just directions, but templates too!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

@clintonduhaney569 Жыл бұрын

I watch this 11mo after filming but with all the corrections, it one of the realist and best diy's ever

@TheMrBeaton 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, bud. I have so many woodworking channels in my subscription list that I'd kind of sworn I wouldn't add more of them, but you won me over. Looking forward to seeing your future projects, and best of luck with your channel.

@jdmccorful 2 жыл бұрын

Love the build. The horses are quite practical. Thanks for the look.

@azurplex Жыл бұрын

I really like your models for visualizing ideas before the build. I learned a different way of making the bowline in Scouts but I'm gonna try your way too. Love the Trucker's hitch!

@webadage 2 жыл бұрын

Great DIY video and I enjoyed the humor in the process. Now I can finally build affordable, modular and durable saw horses that will most likely last me the remainder of my life. Thanks!

@scomi 2 жыл бұрын

First-time viewer here. I've been trying to remember how to tie a bowline knot for a year. Every time, I have to look at a diagram to do it. Your video showed me the simplest way to tie a bowline I've ever seen. Thank you

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Mitch!

@MarcosElMalo2 2 жыл бұрын

And not a single mention of rabbits, holes, or trees!

@MurraydeLues 2 жыл бұрын

As a yachty, I have tied thousands of bowlines and have never seen this method. Quite interesting but to me it seems cumbersome. Must try it to see.

@suprspi 2 жыл бұрын

The marlinspike method is new to me recently as well, and I really liked seeing it here. I'm a full convert. Seeing a truckers hitch tied with a marlinspike to make the bowline, then another slippery one to make the loop is awesome. The marlinspike hitch might be one of my favourite knots in that it's so useful in so many ways, and can be used to form the basis of many other knots.

@pastblaster3285 Жыл бұрын

@@MarcosElMalo2 That's exactly how I learned the bowline in Boy Scouts 50 years ago and how I do it today ........Got to learn this method though .....Much easier ......It's like magic .....

@fredsasse9973 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a video! I like your presentation, your scale model skills, your explanations, and your woodcraft skills. Your honesty in NOT taking credit or profiting from the design of these saw horses is admirable. Oh yeah, these are probably the best design of saw horses I've seen. Thanks for the presentation and the link to the plans.

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Fred, thank you for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video and enjoy the channel, means a lot to me!

@TheCwag 2 жыл бұрын

wood working book in the 1990' had these

@karentucker1304 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCwag Cool! Just shows the plan stands the test of time. Thanks Cody!! 👍

@dmnz1123 8 ай бұрын

Nice light hearted video, I love that you owned it when you made an error. Plan on making some of these shortly. Also, I've never seen a bowline tied like that before and I've always used an inline bowline to get the back tension for cinching down my line, so now I need to try a truckers hitch!

@davidrte.664 2 жыл бұрын

Really like your style and clear direction and if you mess up like all of us do once in awhile you help us learn from it.

@Borescoped 2 жыл бұрын

After finishing the video, I’m glad you did it. Good to see what mistakes could have been made along the way. And, I’m glad you pointed people to the creator’s plans, which are very affordably priced!

@Craftswright 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Agreed, Woodshopdude's plans are crazy good value for money

@marilynmoore6752 2 жыл бұрын

My husband made 2 sets of these several years ago for less than $30.00 a set. He used a 6 foot ratchet strap and cut them down and stapled them to the wood. These horses work great. One tip clamp both legs together when drilling the holes, this keeps everything together

@bobnwashington 2 жыл бұрын

Marilyn; Harbor/Freight & ratchet straps was my 1st thought. Ropes are so ‘old school’.

@hockeydoodooshitface 2 жыл бұрын

Using cam buckles straps makes it a little easier, but I concur that using rope is more old school. Either of the 3 are great to use. Most people have extra rope laying around, so I understand the ease of use of it.

@---l--- Жыл бұрын

Appreciate showing the mistake. And giving credit where credit is due

@davidspeller4344 26 күн бұрын

I just bought my first Japanese pull saw not long ago when I needed to cut the legs shorter on my mother-in-law's bar stools. They are life changing! I use them all the time now!