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Construction was moving forward, and at some point, I ran into a simple but critical problem — I needed to process 50×150 beams and lay them out to dry, but I didn’t have a flat surface for that. The solution was obvious: make four sawhorses. A simple yet extremely useful design, something like a workbench without a tabletop, just a crossbar for beams and boards. I reviewed different options and chose the most practical one: the material was 50×50 timber and cut-offs of 100 mm boards. I already had leftovers, so I decided to use them. On the drawing I calculated right away: 16 legs and 48 one-meter elements. To speed up the process, I made a jig for alignment, and cut the long boards into three parts — much easier to handle that way. I also made more legs than needed, just in case. On the miter saw I brought everything to precise dimensions. The legs required a 15° cut, so I used a homemade fixture, since the saw only goes up to 45° and I had to offset the workpiece. As a result, all the parts came out parallel and identical. Sharp edges couldn’t be left, so I moved on to sanding. Instead of a heavy Makita belt sander, I used a hand-held pipe belt tool with 3M Cubitron P120 abrasive belts. The result was amazing: in forty minutes I processed the whole batch, with high efficiency, and the belts hardly wore down. Then came the question of wood protection. The sawhorses would be stored under a canopy, meaning humidity and temperature swings. I had two options: white exterior paint or a “3-in-1” facade stain. I ran a poll among viewers, and most chose the stain. The anthracite color highlights the wood grain and soaks into the structure. Importantly, no varnish or wax can be applied on top — only a second or third coat of the same stain. I applied two coats to all the elements and left them to dry. For assembly, I used a jig: plywood corners fixed the geometry precisely — 50 cm at the base, 80 cm at the top crossbar. At the joints, I used stainless screws and Bison construction adhesive. Here I had a dilemma: the surface was already treated, while the adhesive requires clean wood. I tested it — unscrewed the screws and tried to tear a piece off. The joint held, although the glue split at the seam. So adhesion was there, just slower curing at low temperature. When everything was assembled, I tested the strength. I put a heavy beam on top — the sawhorses held. Then I used them as an improvised table, loaded it with material, and even stood on it myself. The construction showed excellent stability: weight was distributed evenly, no wobbling. The only risk — standing on the very edge. In the end, in two and a half days I built four full-fledged sawhorses. I spent zero euros, using only leftover materials. The result is practical, convenient, and lightweight: the sawhorses can be lifted with one hand, they’re stable, moisture-protected, and suitable for any construction task. Most importantly — I now have a reliable work support, made with my own hands.