<\/span><\/h2>\nA sawbuck is just a framework for holding wood. Typically the framework is used for holding pieces of wood in place so it can be cut safely. Hence the term, sawbuck.<\/p>\n
Fun Fact:<\/strong> You may have heard of a sawbuck being called a 10 dollar bill. That’s because of the X-shaped end pieces that look like the Roman numeral of a 10.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
<\/span>Tools<\/span><\/h2>\nHere are the tools you’ll need for this DIY project.<\/p>\n
\n- Saw<\/li>\n
- Drill and bit<\/li>\n
- Tape Measure and a pencil<\/li>\n
- Straight edge or framing square<\/li>\n
- Wrench<\/li>\n
- Materials:<\/li>\n
- Eight 4 foot 2×4\u2019s<\/li>\n
- Three 4 inch Bolts (with washers and nuts)<\/li>\n
- 3 1\/2 inch screws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Prep<\/span><\/h2>\nSet two of the 2×4\u2019s aside for now. They will become braces, while the remaining six will be the legs. Cut one end of each leg at a 30-degree angle.<\/p>\n
Use your tape measure to mark a spot 18 inches from the flat edge of the legs. Drill a hole in the middle of each board at the 18-inch mark. This is where you put your bolt.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Instructions<\/span><\/h2>\nWith the prep work done, assemble the boards by sliding a bolt through two of them, holding them together in pairs. Make sure the 30-degree foot of each pair are facing opposite directions, creating a V shape, so they can grip the ground right. Put a washer in between the two boards, and keep the nuts loose enough so the boards can move. This will allow you to fold the Sawbuck for easier storage.<\/p>\n
Lay all three crosses on their sides, lined up and facing the same direction, with the 2-inch side of the boards facing up. Mark a spot 20 inches down from the flat edge on each one. The top of the brace should reach that mark.<\/p>\n
Screw the brace in place. There should be one cross on each end, and the third in the middle. Only screw into one board on each brace. Add the second brace under the first to give it extra strength.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>Alternative Sawbuck Tutorial<\/span><\/h2>\nHere’s another sawbuck I found from this video if you wanted an alternative.<\/p>\n
This project will take about 1-2 hours and you can make it for less than $20.<\/p>\n
From the tutorial below, these are the measurements you’ll need.<\/p>\n
\n- 10 pieces of 4 ft lumber boards<\/li>\n
- Three 5 inch 5\/16 bolts<\/li>\n
- 5\/16 washers – 5\/16 nuts<\/li>\n
- 3\u00bd inch outdoor screws<\/li>\n
- Measure 29 inches from the long end of the diagonal edge<\/li>\n
- Drill 5\/16 inch hole in the middle of the 29-inch marks<\/li>\n
- Measure 28.5 inches from the long end of the diagonal edge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here’s the step by step video showing you how to do it.<\/p>\n