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   CharlesW | Dec 01, 2005 05:40pm | #1

   It's been a long time, but I believe what you're referring to may be called a crossbuck.  It's similar to a sawhorse with the legs overlapping and forming an X at the ends to support the log.  I've seen them built with legs just at the ends and also with a third set in the center or offset to one end (depending of how long you make it) for supporting shorter pieces.

    

   Chuck

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   Bodgerman | Dec 01, 2005 07:26pm | #2

   Hey Charles W:  Thanks.  Thats what I'm talkin' about.  I  saw plans for building one a while back but can't find them now.  Crossbuck....crossbuck.....crossbuck.  Thanks again.  I'll just have to check out the next one I see.  Can't be all that hard to build.....Happy Holidays!

    

   Jim MLife may be short but it can be very wide!

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   CharlesW | Dec 01, 2005 10:38pm | #3

   You're welcome, Bman. 

   Dad had one in the back yard 50 odd years ago that we used for cutting firewood with a 2 man (or boy!) crosscut saw.  Good exercize that I could use now! :-))))

   Haven't seen any plans, but might be able to through some X's together and braces between.  Brace under the intersections and low down near the feet.  Above the intersection on the outside, also, if necessary.

   Good luck. 

   Chuck

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   Bodgerman | Dec 02, 2005 06:09am | #5

   Chuck:  Thanks for the info.  I found some plans at http://WWW.endtimesreport.com

   The darn thing folds up and everything.  Its just what I was lookin' for.  Used up a few 2x4's and bolt or two and a few nails and I'm fixed.  Living in Central Minnesota I have a good supply of wood.  I'm cutting and splitting wood for fireplace and keepin' the good lookin' stuff for bowl blanks.  Lotsa good oak and maple and all the soft woods I need. 

   Thanks again.

    

   Jim M

    

    

    

    

    Life may be short but it can be very wide

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   CharlesW | Dec 02, 2005 05:24pm | #7

   Bman,

   That's an interesting site you found it at.  I like it.  I see they call it a sawbuck.  Just proves what I've suspected for some time.  I am afflicted with CRS! 

   Chuck

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   Bodgerman | Dec 02, 2005 06:09pm | #8

   Chuck......I'm suffering a little from AGE myself.  CRS ain't all that bad......just hang around with people with the same affliction......I doubt if we the only ones.

    

   Jim MLife may be short but it can be very wide!

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   BG | Dec 01, 2005 10:54pm | #4

   Bodgeman,
   Just take six pieces of 2x4 and lap them together in the middle. Then turn a 1" x 36" or more pole and put it though the center of all three lap joints...a few nails to keep in place...get back to work sawing...lol.

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   Bodgerman | Dec 02, 2005 06:11am | #6

   BG:  Thanks for the info.  Got info I need and have one built.  Will try it out in the morning.  Thanks again.

    

    

   Jim MLife may be short but it can be very wide!

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   Pete | Dec 03, 2005 02:22pm | #9

   I have a small one for holding my coffee.  its a starbuck

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   WillGeorge | Dec 06, 2005 04:28am | #10

   SawBuck was told to me by my GrandPa!.. He fought in WWI! Our side..
   I thought is was 5 or 10 Dollars USA.. Not sure.. Thinks it was a woman he got back then...

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   krewz | Dec 06, 2005 04:49am | #11

   I think it's $10. Since the Roman numeral for ten is "X".

   Krewz

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   Bodgerman | Dec 06, 2005 07:27am | #12

   Wow!  I always thought a sawbuck was a $10.00 bill but I never made a connection to the Roman X.  Interesting.  Thanks.

    

   J MLife may be short but it can be very wide!

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   John_D | Dec 06, 2005 09:19am | #13

   Well done.  I found a couple references that back you up, viz: "'sawbuck' refers to a kind of sawhorse with crossed wooden legs, forming an X, the Roman numeral for 10.  A double sawbuck is thus a twenty-dollar bill."

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   killenwood | Dec 07, 2005 04:57am | #14

   I've attached a drawing of a Sawbuck I built this summer. I used it quite a bit to make some rustic chairs. It worked very well. I made it out of old redwood.

   The extra leg is very useful for handling shorter stock.

   If you are interested I can send more detail views and drawings.

   Tim

   
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   cherryjohn | Dec 07, 2005 05:55am | #15

   a saw buck is $5

   Wicked Decent Woodworks

   (oldest woodworking shop in NH)

   Rochester NH

   " If the women dont find you handsome, they should at least find you handy........yessa!"

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   John_D | Dec 07, 2005 06:51am | #16

   Most folks say a sawbuck is $10.  A $5 is a fin.

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   cherryjohn | Dec 07, 2005 03:03pm | #17

   Inflation huhWicked Decent Woodworks

   (oldest woodworking shop in NH)

   Rochester NH

   " If the women dont find you handsome, they should at least find you handy........yessa!"