Simple Sturdy Sawhorse - Part 3

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Notch the Feet

Bandsaw the sides of the notches in the feet first...

....and then remove the center waste.

Notch the Legs

Use your bandsaw fence to cut the sides of the notches in the legs.

Align the fence so the kerf is on the inside of the mark.

Flip the leg over and cut the other side of the notch.

Remove the waste from the center area.

Test the Fit

Test the fit of the notches. Too tight is better than too loose.

Adjust the fit

Adjust your bandsaw fence and recut the notches until the joint slides over the foot with hand pressure or light tapping. Also adjust the notch in the foot until the two parts fit together.

Adjust the depth of the notches or trim the bottom of leg so the foot is about 1/16" proud of the leg. If the leg is proud, the horse will rock.

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