After the decision was made to trim the upper tenons on the long side braces to a 90˚ angle, it was time to get out the single side rip saw and go to work:
Then a little trial fitting was in order:
At this point I still need to trim back the root end of the tenons a bit further:
A few more rounds of fitting later, and it was time to try the entire side, braces and legs:
And then the other side could go in – partially at least:
Then it was the short side braces turn to join the party:
Things begin to come together:
Well, it’s looking more and more like a sawhorse now:
Another view:
A few photos showing various points of intersection:
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Well that leaves the interior x-braces to be fitted. I’ll save that for next time.
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