Design and joinery basics of the sawhorse

This demonstration session will teach the principles and techniques used in creating a shop essential, the sawhorse. Design and layout principles are transferable to every project, and building a functional tool teaches the problem solving needed for any future project.

This lecture is aimed at anyone interested in building out their own workshop or learning the fundamentals of furniture construction and joinery. This demonstration covers lumber selection, parts layout, milling wood, shaping, joint layout and construction and final assembly.