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[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (2 children)

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!).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Neat. Thanks!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Cool pegs! Did you use any nails or screws?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

That table saw picture makes my fingers crawl

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago