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| Self-leveling and collapsible Trojan sawhorses The Trojan sawhorse is a product consisting of two pairs of collapsible steel legs. The product is designed so that a common 2 x 4 can be quickly and easily clamped at the top of the legs to form the crossbeam. Users can choose any length 2 x 4 to suit their needs or use upward to 2 x 12 sizes for jobs where increased crossbeam elevation is useful. When it's time to travel, the 2 x 4 or other standard board can be tossed into the truck or tossed away. One of the design features of the Trojan sawhorse is its ability to self-level on uneven ground or rough flooring. While traditional sawhorses will tend to wobble on such surfaces, this new design incorporating a wood cross-beam clamped by metal legs facilitates the quick release of the cross-beam, stabilizing adjustment of the legs, then re-clamping of the cross-beam. The stability of Trojan sawhorses improves safety, accuracy or productivity, depending on the application. To the carpenter this has safety implications, along with providing added accuracy and speed of cuts. To the house painter, Trojan sawhorses are ideal for use in making temporary tables or for creating elevated platforms that facilitate overhead painting. Trojan sawhorses can also be used to install granite kitchen counter tops, which can weigh 800 lbs. and measure 10 ft in length. Because cutting holes in the granite will weaken the slab, the Trojan product allows installers to place the granite on the sawhorses next to the counter to make the cuts. Besides being adjustable in height by virtue of the wooden crossbeam chosen, the Trojan sawhorse comes in standard and tall sizes. The utility and ease of use make Trojan sawhorses an important tool for professional painters, cabinet-makers, framers, and finish carpenters . write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |