10 Simple DIY Sawbuck Plans You Can Build Today (with Pictures)

A sawbuck is a simple tool that makes it easy to cut rough wood such as firewood. But there’s no need to purchase a sawbuck. You can easily make one with a few tools, a bit of time, and a little DIY knowledge.

We love to build valuable tools at home, and while searching through plans that teach you how to build a sawbuck, we found several that we wanted to share with you. Hopefully, one of these plans will soon be a working tool in your backyard.

The 10 Simple DIY Sawbuck Plans

1.  Folding Sawbuck Plans from Firewood For Life

These Folding Sawbuck Plans from Firewood For Life will build a sawbuck that’s sturdy enough to last for many years. The best part about it is that it folds closed, making it much smaller and easier to store. It’s also an easy project to complete that requires just a few basic tools. It’s made from 2X4s and bolts, so your materials list will be pretty short.

2.  Sawbuck Plans by My Outdoor Plans

If you’re looking for a simple sawbuck that you can build in a single afternoon, look at the sawbuck plans by My Outdoor Plans. To build it, you’ll need 2X4s, 1X4, screws, and glue. That’s it! It’s one of the easiest sawbuck plans we’ve seen, and even beginners can handle this in a day.

3.  DIY Folding Sawbuck by 3x3Custom

For a robust sawbuck that folds closed for easy storage, try the DIY Folding Sawbuck by 3x3Custom. It’s a simple yet space-saving design that’s built from 2X4s. It’s a low-cost build made entirely from materials you can easily source locally. Even beginners can complete this project in just a few hours.

4.  How to Make a Sawbuck in 3 Minutes by Bau – Er

If cutting 2X4s isn’t your idea of a fun project and you happen to have a couple of old pallets laying around, then How to Make a Sawbuck in 3 Minutes by Bau-Er will show you how to repurpose the pallets into a useful sawbuck! You’ll need a chainsaw or circular saw to cut the wood, but that’s the only tool you’ll need to complete this simple sawbuck project.

5. DIY Folding Sawbuck by Lasse Antero

The DIY Folding Sawbuck by Lasse Antero can be built in just a couple of hours for about $20 or less! It’s a very simple project that beginners can complete with very few tools. You only need 2X4s, bolts, nuts, washers, and screws to assemble this helpful DIY sawbuck.

6.  Homestead Sawbuck by The Weekend Homestead

For a slightly more difficult sawbuck build that results in a sturdier, higher-quality design, try the Homestead Sawbuck by The Weekend Homestead. You can follow along step-by-step as it’s built, making the entire project pretty simple.

It’s a bit more complex than the other sawbucks we’ve looked at so far, but it’s still doable for a DIYer with a bit of experience and a few tools on hand.

7.  DIY Sawbuck for Cutting Firewood by Homestead Handyman

This DIY Sawbuck for Cutting Firewood is built from free lumber. If you have scrap wood lying around, you can probably build one for next to nothing. Almost any kind of wood will do, provided you have a saw to cut it into pieces that are the correct sizes. You’ll need a few screws, bolts, and the accompanying tools, and you can put this sawbuck together in an afternoon.

8.  Making a Firewood Sawbuck Stand by Brian Weekley

If you want something more refined than the simple sawbucks we’ve seen so far, watch Brian Weekley show you how to Make a Firewood Sawbuck Stand. It’s a bit more involved than some of the basic plans, but the result is a nice sawbuck that even folds closed for easier storage.

9.  Build a Sawbuck in 5 Steps by Instructables

If you want to build a sawbuck so simple that it takes just five steps, try Build a Sawbuck in 5 Steps by Instructables. It’s made from 4×4 posts instead of 2X4s, so it’s very robust and sturdy. It’s an easy project that beginners can handle and shouldn’t shy away from. All you’ll need is a few screws, bolts, and your wood, plus a couple of tools to complete this in a few hours.

10. Sawbuck Plans by Garden Plans Free

If you want to learn how to build a simple yet sturdy sawbuck, try these Sawbuck Plans by Garden Plans Free. They’re a bit more in-depth than some of the simpler plans on this list, but the result is a very lovely and workable sawbuck. You’ll just need a few pieces of 2X4 to build it, plus some bolts and screws. Since only a few tools are needed, even most new DIYers should be able to complete this project in a day.

See also:

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• 12 DIY BAND SAW PROJECTS YOU CAN BUILD TODAY

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