Expanding the Utility of the Krenov Sawhorse

While the basic Krenov is already quite useful in a small work shop, "accessorizing" it adds more utility. The latest version of the Krenov 2G with the top rail laid flat allows for added capability when I routed out a 3/4 inch channel to accommodate T-tracks.  The T-tracks are flush to the flat surface so a double sided clamp can be installed as well for special but temporary applications.  A hefty work bench is typically considered a must-have in a work shop.  I have one but often, for much of what I do, it is either inadequate or way too much, which makes the space it occupies hard to justify.  I don't do a lot of hammering and the chisel work and hand planing I do are considerably light.  I do a lot of clamping for joinery and where mechanical fasteners are needed I use cordless drills. I find that 90 % of the operations do not necessarily require a work bench.  For sure I can do clamping and driving screws without needing a work bench. And often the Krenov sawhorse or a flat table are all I need. And with a small work shop I would like to set aside certain things when I don't need them and that way I do not encroach into the area where the car is (garage).  But if I have to I can always set up a temporary work area.  The Krenov fits the bill.

Refer to previous blog for constructing the Krenov 2G.

I keep repeating myself but one must agree that the Krenov sawhorses do not require much storage space. There are two pairs of them shown here.

An adjustable pair of clamps provide many work surface options; this is one example

If a small but  thick platform is needed, the adjustable clamps can secure it and more clamping options can be used.  The thick board can reasonably handle hammer blows and chisel work.

The double sided clamps allow the bottom section to clamp against the top rail while the top portion will have plenty of clamping options.

More clamping options

During construction of the Krenov 2, I made sure they were the same height as the "older" model to accommodate a wide board. A circular saw will cut this board safely.

The next photos are just examples of what the Krenov will support.  And don't forget how easy they were constructed and I assure the reader that the joinery provided by the pocket holes are very strong.

The tops here are light weight but incredibly strong and rigid.  Check the construction of the platform in "Torsion Box Construction" blog.

These tops will not even flex under the weight of standard table top power tools.