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Cutting Long Stock on Sawhorses

It might seem counter-intuitive, but keep the horses close together.

By John Spier Issue 169

John Spier, Block Island, Rhode Island, contractor, shows his method for cutting 16-ft. 2x6s on the job site. The sawhorses he uses can be made in 15 minutes.

See his article Faster, Stronger Horses for instructions.

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  1. tajmaster | | #1

    Nice tip, thanks

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