Japanese sawhorses made with scraps. Sturdy!

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tiredofsametab@kbin.social · 7 pts · 2y (3 replies)

What makes them Japanese? I don't recall seeing them here, but I've never paid much attention to sawhorses since I've been renting (until next month!).

NataliePortland@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2y

Well it’s how it has two legs going straight up and down, vs 4 legs which are angled. Idk I’ve never been to Japan (must be nice!!) but that seems to be the difference

edm00se@kbin.social · 1 pts · 2y (1 reply)

They look somewhat similar in design to the Japanese planing beam inspired sawhorses made by Len Cullum. FWW has a bit write up on it here:

https://www.finewoodworking.com/project-guides/shop-projects/japanese-sawhorses

tiredofsametab@kbin.social · 1 pts · 2y

Neat. Thanks!

rustyredox@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Any open source designs for these?
I'd be curious about the joint fabrication.

NataliePortland@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Thanks! This was my inspiration but I did all different joints. I used bridle joints on top and half-laps for the legs and stretcher.

robotopera@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 2y

That table saw picture makes my fingers crawl

Hikermick@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Cool pegs! Did you use any nails or screws?

NataliePortland@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 2y

Thank you! No nails or screws, just the 3/4” dowels glued in

pragmakist@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y

Neat.