A sawbuck is a special kind of saw horse that can be used to cut firewood.The firewood is placed in the top part of the "X" pieces, where it can be sawed.
Step 1: Select the size.
The sawbuck should be 6 vertical 2x4's (37mm x 89mm) or 2 vertical 6x6s (38mm X 140mm), with a length of 4 feet (1.22 meters) and a width of 3.5 inch.You can learn how to make a demo/prototype version instead.Cutting the top "V" form portion at an angle would make it lighter and more open.Adding a trough or floor into the top "V" allows for a lower chance of shorter pieces of firewood falling from the inner part of the sawbuck to the ground.
Step 2: If you prefer, place the middle of the "X" higher for use with a chainsaw.
Step 3: The illustrations show various ways to design a sawbuck.
You can modify the design as you please.
Step 4: For your project, use suitable boards.
Southern yellow or lodgepole or white pine will be fine.If you think you want a shorter height, cut the "X" pieces about 48 inches long.The height should be adjusted according to what feels right to you.
Step 5: To see how tall and wide you want it to be, you should start with one "X" attached to two nails and screws.
The angle of the "V" is shown in the photo above.Making the upper arms shorter than the legs will make it less heavy.The arms are used to hold poles and limbs.
Step 6: Use this as a pattern for the rest.
The upper "V" part is deep enough to allow you to cut two or more narrow poles or tree limbs with a chainsaw at a faster rate.
Step 7: If you want to use the "X" sawbuck with a bow-saw, you need to design a lower one.
The sawbuck should be 20 to 24" high to the center.This will allow the user to put a foot on top of the poles if it is that low.
Step 8: You should design a base that is heavy and wide to give you more stability.
A sawbuck that falls over while you are cutting could lead to an injury.Don't use a small sawbuck for chainsaw work.
Step 9: If you want to build a non-foldingbuck saw, connect the "X" forms together using 4 to 6 nails/ screws.
Step 10: The sawbuck should be folded if you like.
One way to connect the sawbuck is to use a big bolt of about 10 cm long and 1/2 inch in diameter.You can find cheap long bolts and nuts in a self-service automobile wrecking yard.Put it in the exact same location at the center of each "X", using extra-large washers, so that it can be loosened to fold for storage.
Step 11: Consider attaching a legbrace on each "X".
The "X" can fold if the end spacer-brace is removed.Common bolts cost between $1 to $1.50 each at a lumber or hardware store.The bolts are about 4 to 5 times more expensive.
Step 12: A camp or lodge can build a rough sawbuck or saw horse in the woods.
Step 13: The rustic form shown here can be made in the field using available materials and wooden poles.
State parks and such probably don't allow harvesting of wood, so this is for private land or the untamed wilderness.