From a Single Steel Horse to Clamping Pairs: The Best Sawhorse for Cutting and Painting

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Picking the best sawhorse comes down to how you work. A pair of folding steel horses and a sheet of plywood make a quick cutting or painting table. Clamping sawhorses hold a board while you saw it, and adjustable legs let you set a comfortable height or level the pair on a sloped driveway.

We compared seven listings: one single steel horse and six two-packs, in steel, polypropylene and ABS plastic, from a budget folding pair to BORA’s adjustable Speedhorse XT. Capacity is the headline number on every box, and the claims here run from 700 pounds to 3,600 pounds per pair. We quote each one as the brand states it, because none of these listings say how the figure was tested. We also flag listing fields that are blank or don’t add up.

Our Top Sawhorse Picks at a Glance

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1. WORX WX065.3 Clamping Sawhorses (2-Pack): Best Overall

WORX’s WX065.3 is a pair of molded ABS sawhorses with bar clamps built in. The clamps fasten a project in both vertical and horizontal positions, so a door can stand on edge for planing or a board can lie flat across both horses while you cut it, without someone holding the other end.

Day to day, that is the big difference from plain sawhorses. WORX calls the clamps a second pair of very strong hands, and says they provide up to 300 pounds of clamping force each. The bar clamps also detach, so you can carry them to another bench when you need clamping pressure there. On the bottom of each horse is a storage shelf that WORX says can hold a power strip or supplies.

WORX rates the pair to support 1,000 pounds and says each horse weighs only 4 pounds. The specs file lists 15.67 pounds, which likely covers the full kit with clamps, so treat the per-horse figure as the brand’s claim. This version adds a 7-inch metal triangle ruler for marking straight and angled lines. One listing bullet promotes the WORX PowerShare battery system, which doesn’t apply to sawhorses.

It suits homeowners and hobby woodworkers who cut plywood, trim boards or build small projects by themselves. For very heavy beams or stone, a steel pair with a higher rating is the better fit.

Why we like it

• Built-in, detachable clamps
• Storage shelf
• Strongest sales rank on the page

Watch out for

The listed weight doesn’t match the brand’s 4-pound claim, and no warranty term is shown.

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2. WORKPRO Folding Metal Sawhorses (2-Pack): Best Budget Pair

WORKPRO’s folding sawhorses come as a pair of steel horses with quick-fold legs. The listing describes reinforced cross braces and anti-wobble steel legs, and WORKPRO rates them at up to 900 pounds each, or 1,800 pounds per pair.

For most home projects, that is what a sawhorse needs to do: hold lumber, plywood or a door steady at a working height. Set two horses apart, lay boards or a plywood sheet across, and you have a cutting station or a painting table. When you are done, the legs fold, and WORKPRO’s Lock & Carry system locks the two horses together so you can carry them as one bundle.

The brand pitches them for woodworking, cutting, sanding, painting, repairs and job site work, and says they fit in garages, trucks, sheds and utility rooms when folded. The listing doesn’t give a working height, folded size or weight, and the specs file leaves those fields blank, so check the box before planning where they will hang.

It suits budget shoppers who want steel rather than plastic and don’t need clamps or adjustable legs. Painters, deck builders and weekend DIYers will get basic, no-frills support. Pair them with a sheet of plywood or two long 2x4s and they double as a temporary work table for staining shelves, sorting parts or cutting sheet goods in the driveway.

Why we like it

• Steel at a low price tier
• High capacity claim for the money
• Locks together to carry

Watch out for

The listing leaves out height, size and weight, so you are buying on the capacity claim and photos.

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3. Klein Tools 66187 Folding Sawhorses (2-Pack): Best Heavy-Duty

Klein Tools’ 66187 is a two-pack of folding metal sawhorses. Klein, a brand electricians know well, rates each one to support up to 1,300 pounds on its own, or 2,600 pounds when paired.

In use, the design is simple. The legs fold out from the metal beam to set up a working surface in seconds, and they stow inside the beam for storage, which keeps the folded horses tidy against a wall or in a truck. Klein says the top is made of no-skid material designed to keep objects stable and in place while you work.

At the floor, non-marring boots help minimize damage to the work environment, which matters if you set the horses on a finished floor or a customer’s driveway. The specs give a size of 35.81 x 21.87 x 28.56 inches and a weight of 25 pounds. There are no clamps, shelves or adjustable legs, so the value is in the capacity and the build.

It suits homeowners tackling heavy jobs like framing lumber, solid-core doors or countertop blanks, and contractors who want metal horses from a familiar brand. If you mostly cut light trim alone, a clamping pair is handier. Because the legs fold into the beam, the pair also stores flat on a garage wall hook or behind a truck seat between jobs, which helps in a crowded shop.

Why we like it

• High capacity claim
• Legs tuck into the beam
• Floor-friendly boots

Watch out for

There’s no height adjustment or workholding, and the warranty field is blank.

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4. BORA Speedhorse XT Adjustable Sawhorses (2-Pack): Best Adjustable Height

BORA’s Speedhorse XT is a pair of folding sawhorses with adjustable legs. The working height moves from 30 to 36 inches in 1-inch steps using what BORA calls slide and lock technology, and each leg adjusts on its own, so you can level the pair on a sloped driveway or rough job site ground.

Setup is the other selling point. BORA says the Speedhorse family uses lever quick-release deploy technology and claims a 1.6-second setup that is 30 times faster than conventional sawhorses. To fold them, you pull the levers on each end, and the listing says it doesn’t matter which leg you fold first.

The brand rates each horse at up to 1,800 pounds, for a combined 3,600 pounds, and the 45-inch pre-drilled top lets you screw on a sacrificial 2×4 or build a work table on top. The set comes ready to use with no assembly. The specs list 44.4 pounds and a folded size of 3 x 44.88 x 36 inches.

It suits woodworkers, remodelers and anyone who cuts on uneven ground or wants the work at a comfortable height. It is a lot of sawhorse for occasional painting jobs. If you set up and tear down often, though, the lever legs and the long top can save time on every job, and the adjustable height helps taller and shorter users work without stooping.

Why we like it

• Adjustable height and individual legs
• Fast lever setup
• Long pre-drilled top

Watch out for

Speed and capacity figures are BORA’s claims, and it is the heaviest and priciest pair here.

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5. ZYJOYY Folding Plastic Sawhorses (2-Pack): Best Plastic

ZYJOYY’s plastic sawhorses are a two-pack made of weather-resistant polypropylene. The brand rates each one at 350 pounds, or 700 pounds for the pair, and says they weigh 6.6 pounds apiece.

Light weight and thin folding are what you get. The listing says each horse collapses to about 2 inches thick with no tools, and the title says 2.3 inches folded, so expect something in that range. Folded horses stack neatly, which suits a closet, a shed wall or a car trunk.

Each horse has flip-up pegs and a 1–22 inch scale along the top, which ZYJOYY says turns the pair into an all-in-one workstation. Reinforced crossbars and non-slip feet are meant to keep them steady, and the brand says the polypropylene resists wear and moisture, so leaving them out during a painting project is less of a worry than with bare steel.

It suits painters, stainers and occasional DIYers who want something light and inexpensive. For heavy lumber or stone, the steel picks carry far higher capacity claims. Because the specs file leaves the size and weight fields blank, the brand’s own figures for weight and folded thickness are the only numbers to go on, so check them when the box arrives. A pair this light is also easy to hand to a helper or carry up from the basement.

Why we like it

• Very light to carry
• Folds thin and stacks
• Built-in pegs and scale

Watch out for

Capacity is the lowest here, and the listing gives two different folded thicknesses.

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6. CRAFTSMAN CMST11154 Folding Metal Sawhorse: Best Single Sawhorse

CRAFTSMAN’s CMST11154 is a single folding metal sawhorse. The listing is clear that the box includes one unit, and the 1,000-pound load capacity it quotes is per pair, so you will want two for most cutting jobs.

That single-unit format has its uses. You can replace one damaged horse without buying a whole set, add a third for long boards, or pair one with a step or bench as a temporary support. Side latches let you stack two units together for carrying and compact storage, so a pair travels like one piece.

On top, anti-slip rubber pads add friction while you cut, and the folding legs give quick setup and breakdown. The specs list it at 5.69 pounds and 31 x 3.71 x 4.09 inches, which reads like its folded size. The listing doesn’t give a working height.

It suits anyone who already owns one sawhorse, wants to spread the cost of a pair, or needs a light extra support for long material. It is also a simple, known-brand choice for a first pair if you buy two. Because the horses latch together, two units fold and carry much like a two-pack, and you can add a third later for long boards, trim or a full sheet of plywood.

Why we like it

• Buy exactly what you need
• Stacks with a second unit
• Light metal horse

Watch out for

Remember the capacity figure is for two, and the price shown is for one.

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7. WORKESS Folding Sawhorse Table (2-Pack): Best Sawhorse Table

WORKESS sells this pair of steel sawhorses as a sawhorse table. Each horse has height-adjustable cast steel hooks on the left and right, 4 in total, sized for 2×4 lumber. Drop 2×4 rails into the hooks, lay plywood on top, and you have a large, sturdy work table.

WORKESS says the horses open and close with the press of a button, and that folded, they take up much less space in storage or transport. Flip-down support legs let you set a board on its edge while you work, and the brand says swivel legs adapt to uneven ground to keep the pair stable.

The horses are described as 100% reinforced steel, and WORKESS rates them at up to 2,600 pounds per pair, or 1,300 pounds each. The specs list 28.9 pounds and 23.2 x 41.7 x 29.7 inches. WORKESS also says it holds BSCI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications, which describe the company’s quality and management systems rather than a product test.

It suits deck builders, cabinet installers and DIYers who need a temporary assembly or cutting table bigger than a workbench. If you only need two simple supports, a lighter, cheaper pair will do. The hooks also let you set a 2×4 frame at different heights, handy when one end of a project needs to sit lower.

Why we like it

• Hooks make a 2×4 table frame
• Edge-support legs
• Adapts to uneven ground

Watch out for

Company certifications aren’t product ratings, and the pair has the weakest sales rank on the page.

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How We Chose the Best Sawhorses

We compared each listing, its specs file and sales rank, and quoted only what the listings say:

• Pair or single: what’s in the box, and whether the capacity figure is per horse or per pair.
• Capacity: quoted as each brand states it, since none explain how it was tested.
• Height: fixed or adjustable, with the listed range.
• Folding and weight: folded size and listed weight, flagged when blank or inconsistent.
• Workholding: clamps, pegs, 2×4 hooks and pre-drilled tops.
• Material and availability: steel, polypropylene or ABS, and every pick listed in stock from Amazon.com or the brand’s own store.

Sawhorse Buying Guide

Best Folding Sawhorse: Pair or Single?

Six of our picks are two-packs; the CRAFTSMAN CMST11154 is sold as one. Read capacity labels carefully: CRAFTSMAN quotes 1,000 pounds per pair, while Klein and BORA give per-horse and paired figures. Six of the seven list folding legs (the WORX listing doesn’t mention folding), and WORKPRO and CRAFTSMAN add ways to lock two units together for carrying.

Best Heavy Duty Sawhorse

For heavy lumber, doors and slabs, look at the steel picks. BORA claims the highest capacity here at 1,800 pounds each, followed by Klein and WORKESS at 1,300 pounds each and WORKPRO at 900 pounds each. These are brand claims, so spread the load and keep it centered.

Best Sawhorse Table

Two sawhorses and a sheet of plywood make a quick work table. WORKESS adds hooks for 2×4 rails, and BORA’s 45-inch pre-drilled top takes a screwed-on 2×4. WORX builds clamps into the horses, so the board holds itself in place. For a permanent surface with storage and outlets, see our workbench guide, and for more workholding, our clamp guide.

Best Adjustable Height Sawhorse

The BORA Speedhorse XT is the only pick with adjustable legs, from 30 to 36 inches in 1-inch steps, and each leg adjusts separately for uneven ground. WORKESS lists height-adjustable hooks and swivel legs, but not an adjustable horse height.

Best Plastic Sawhorse

Plastic horses are lighter and shrug off paint and rain better than bare steel. The ZYJOYY pair is polypropylene, rated at 700 pounds per pair, and WORX molds its clamping horses from ABS with a 1,000-pound claim. Both suit painting and light cutting more than heavy timber.

Cutting Safely on Sawhorses

The OSHA woodworking eTool warns that woodworking can be very dangerous when tools are used improperly, with injuries including lacerations, severed fingers and blindness. A few habits help:

• Support the work on both sides. Set the sawhorses so the board rests on both sides of the cut, and clamp it where you can, so the offcut doesn’t drop or pinch the blade.
• Protect your eyes. OSHA says thousands of people are blinded each year by work-related eye injuries that proper eye and face protection could have prevented. Our safety glasses guide covers options.
• Protect your hearing. The NIDCD lists woodworking tools among harmful noises at home and says long or repeated exposure at or above 85 dBA can cause hearing loss. See our ear muffs guide.
• Stay within the rating. Each brand’s capacity is its own claim; keep loads centered and well below it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best sawhorse for most DIYers?

The WORX WX065.3 Clamping Sawhorses are our overall pick. They rank #1 in Workbenches, include detachable bar clamps that WORX says provide up to 300 pounds of force each, and have a storage shelf on the bottom.

What is the best heavy duty sawhorse?

BORA’s Speedhorse XT carries the highest capacity claim here at 1,800 pounds each, 3,600 combined. Klein Tools’ 66187 pair claims 1,300 pounds each, 2,600 paired.

Is there an adjustable height sawhorse?

Yes. The BORA Speedhorse XT adjusts from 30 to 36 inches in 1-inch steps, and each leg adjusts on its own to level the pair on uneven ground.

Are plastic sawhorses strong enough?

For painting and light cutting, usually. The ZYJOYY polypropylene pair claims 700 pounds per pair and the WORX ABS pair 1,000 pounds. For heavy lumber, the steel picks claim more.

How do I make a sawhorse table?

Set two sawhorses apart and lay plywood across them. The WORKESS pair has hooks for 2×4 rails, and BORA’s 45-inch top is pre-drilled for a 2×4, both of which make a sturdier frame.

The Bottom Line

The WORX WX065.3 Clamping Sawhorses are the best sawhorse pick for most homeowners, with built-in clamps and the strongest sales rank here. The WORKPRO pair is the budget steel choice, Klein Tools brings high capacity, and the BORA Speedhorse XT is the only adjustable pair. For light work, the ZYJOYY plastic pair is easy to carry, the CRAFTSMAN horse sells one at a time, and WORKESS builds a 2×4 table.

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