Make Short Japanese Sawhorses

Build these really handy short Japanese sawhorses. They are built using some common 2×8 lumber, and can be built fairly quickly. I’m using this project to practice using all hand tools and woodworking in a traditional Japanese woodworking space.

The video below goes through the process I used for making the sawhorses.

Japanese Sawhorse Video

This is the template I used in the video for the legs to get the curve. The image below is too big for one sheet of paper. You’ll have to print it out on two sheets and tape it together.

Japanese Short Sawhorse Leg Template

I use these all the time, not just for woodworking but also as legs for a short stool. If you enjoy content like this, please consider subscribing to our newsletter.

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