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Started by scottg, April 22, 2012, 12:46:42 PM

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scottg

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john k

Kinda green there already isn't it.    Do you always put another board across the top of a saw horse?   Oh, cute flowers.
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scottg

Yeah I always do put a flat plank across the tops of saw horses.
I started it decades ago and stuck to it all this time.
Its a little more like a workbench this way.  Easier clamping by far, more secure sawing.
Also really good for sawing off short stuff laid along the length of a single horse. 
A 1x4 makes all the difference, but a 1x6 is even better.
  I usually end up inbetween width, using up some odd sized scrap or other. :)
Try it!
You'll see.
   yours Scott
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Papaw

My Pop built them that way and so do I.
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There are some beautiful tiny wildflowers you just have to look.
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rusty

Stated reason:
>Its a little more like a workbench this way.  Easier clamping by far, more secure sawing
Real reason:
When you forget to set the blade depth on the skilsaw it doesn't cut the sawhorse in half -P

PS: Don't ask how I know...I won't tell...
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.