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Home » Complete Guides » DIY Sawbuck Bench

DIY Sawbuck Bench

Updated : February 4, 2015

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How To Build A Folding Sawbuck Bench

A sawbuck bench makes it easier to cut long pieces of wood by getting the wood at an ideal height off the ground. This article shows you how to build a sawbuck bench that folds for easier storage.

TOOLS

sawbuck toolsWhat tools you will need:

Saw (power or hand)

power drill

7/64” drill bit (for drilling 12 pilot holes)

1/4” drill bit (for drilling 3 bolt holes)

Phillips Screw Bit

Measuring Tape

Angle Square

Pen (for marking measurements)

 MATERIALS

sawbuck 1What materials you will need:

(8) 4′ long 2×4’s

(12) 8 x 2-1/2 Galvanized Deck Screws

(3) 4” x 1/4” stainless bolts

(6) 1/4” washers

(3) 1/4” nuts

 CONSTRUCTION

sawbuck benchWith your angle measure, make a 30 degree angle line at the end of (6) 2×4’s, and then cut.

sawbuck 13From the long end of the diagonal edge of the 30 degree cut, measure 29”, and draw a line across (6) 2×4’s.

sawbuck 8Mark the center of the line you just made at 29”.

sawbuck 9Drill a 1/4” hole at this center mark on each of these (6) 2×4’s.

sawbuck bench legsBolt the 3 pairs of angle cut 2×4’s together, using one washer on each side of each 2×4, with the short ends of the 30 degree cuts facing each other.

sawbuck 2Place the bolted legs on their sides and measure 28” from the long end of the 30 degree diagonal edge, make a line across the width.

sawbuck 7Lay the legs on the ground across 4′, making sure the middle legs are centered at 2′, and place a 4′ 2×4 so it butts up to just under the line at the 28” mark that you just drew from the long edge of the 30 degree diagonal edge. The 4′ long cross 2×4 must span all three legs completely.

sawbuck 3Drill a 7/64” pilot hole through both 2×4’s at a corner. I drill in only this one screw at first, making it easier to make sure everything is squared up right.

sawbuck benchMake sure everything is square and centered, and drill in the remainder of the (6) 8 x 2/12” screws, 2 at each interval.

sawbuck 12Pick it up and fold it open to see it almost complete and to check you have all the screws in the right places.

Lay it back down on the other side and repeat steps 6 through 9. Now you have a completed folding sawbuck bench.

sawbuck 11Here is the completed folding sawbuck bench with a piece of wood ready to be cut.

sawbuck 10Here is the complete folding sawbuck bench folded and out of the way.

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Comments

  1. Sam says

    October 1, 2020 at 4:08 am

    Brilliant instructions, easy to follow and a good sturdy product to use.
    Struggled slightly with my metric only tape measure but figured it out without too much trouble.
    Thank you .

    Reply
  2. Tina says

    March 28, 2019 at 9:53 pm

    Thank you so much for these instructions! Quick and easy even for someone with limited experience making things.

    Reply
  3. Mary says

    March 30, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Mike, in response to the other Mike’s comment. My husband and I believe he has free speech and all but, we also believe that we get so much free information and insight from you from Facebook, YouTube, Emails and the Websites that weather it is 2.95 for postage or a popup or two we could never find all this info for the great value we are getting. I almost forgot the live feeds you and your son sometimes do. We hope you keep going and we will for sure keep following. Hope the other Mike takes a deep breath and just relaxes. Hope you both have a great day and happy gardening.

    Reply
  4. MarilynCubel says

    March 3, 2015 at 7:17 pm

    THANK YOU SO MUCH. I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOR A LONG TIME!

    Reply
  5. Bill says

    March 3, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Hi Mike,
    When making folding benches and other folding helpers I use wing nuts.
    It makes it easier to stop the legs from opening up when you move them around or store them.
    What type of crackers do Finnegan and Fergus like?
    Bill

    Reply
    • Mike says

      March 4, 2015 at 7:55 am

      Bill,
      The wing nuts are a great suggestion and you use poly wing nuts they’ll never rust. Finnegan and Fergus like Weat Thins and Carrots. They usually get those two items daily as a treat.

      Reply
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    March 3, 2015 at 12:43 pm

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    • Mike says

      March 4, 2015 at 7:56 am

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