A 30 in tall X-frame sawbuck of 2x4s for holding logs to be cut.
Draft plan, generated from the model. Not yet build-tested.
30 inWidth
36 inLength
34 inHeight
1 to 2 hrBuild time
$26.89Materials
Drawings All dimensions in inches
3D viewfinishedFront elevationRight elevationPlan viewfrom above
Cut list: lumber Long-point lengths; angles noted
Qty
Stock
Length
Part
Cut
2
2x4
48 3/4
Leg front
ends cut square to the leg, 3.5 in wide, set on edge
2
2x4
48 3/4
Leg back
ends cut square to the leg, 3.5 in wide, set on edge
1
2x4
36
Stretcher top left
on edge, between the legs
1
2x4
36
Stretcher top right
on edge, between the legs
1
2x4
23
Stretcher low
on edge, between the legs
1
2x4
23
Stretcher low back
on edge, between the legs
Lumber cutting diagram Lengths chosen for the lowest cost; 1/8 in kerf, 1/2 in end trim
2x4 x 12 ft
Leg front 1 48 7/8Leg front 2 48 7/8Stretcher top left 36
2x4 x 8 ft
Leg back 1 48 7/8Stretcher low 23Stretcher low back 23
2x4 x 8 ft
Leg back 2 48 7/8Stretcher top right 36
Shopping list $26.89 checked / $0.00 estimated
Item
Store
Qty
Each
Line
Note
2x4x12 stud, SPF
Home Depot
1
$7.12
$7.12
see lumber cutting diagram
2x4x8 stud, SPF
Home Depot
2
$4.15
$8.30
see lumber cutting diagram
Exterior wood screws #9 x 2.5 in, 1 lb box
Home Depot
1
$11.47
$11.47
Total before tax
$26.89
Filled dot: price read from a store listing on Oct 20, 2026. Hollow dot: estimate. Prices come from the master price list, so they change when it changes.
Build steps
Cut four 2x4 legs to 47 in with square ends, and four stretchers to 36 in.
Cross two legs in an X, with the crossing at 17 in and the feet 30 in apart. Screw them together at the crossing with two 3 in screws.
Do the same for the other X and screw the stretchers between the two at the top, on edge, and at 8 in.
Check that the stand does not rock, then rest a log in the crotch of the X to cut it.
Before you start
A sawbuck holds a log off the ground at a safe height. Never cut with the log hanging free; cut next to the support and not between.
For longer logs, make the stand 48 in long and put a third X in the middle.
A sawbuck is for hand saws and small chain saws. Wear chaps and eye protection.
Draft drawings generated from the model. Build one before selling this plan.