Stove rounds
You cross-cut stove wood and want a cradle with teeth, a stated diameter, and a price under the upper band. You will assemble a kit if the diagram is thin. A flat trestle does not hold a round.
Saw horse for wood comparison 2026
The best saw horses for wood, compared.
Top pick: BORA PM-3350T – Highest score in this set, tied at 94, with 1,470 ratings against 40 on the Roughneck single, for doors, timber and sheet if you measure the slot. Best value: Einhell 4500067 – Lowest-priced log cradle in this capture with a four-figure rating count, at about £32.97 and 4,072 ratings, with a stated 300 mm log and three heights. Updated 22.10.2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A saw horse for wood is a portable stand that holds timber while you cut or work it. UK shoppers meet two tools under that name. A folding log cradle has teeth or jaws so a round does not roll during a cross-cut. A workshop trestle, often a pair, has a flat or slotted top for doors, planks and sheet. A plastic pair is still a saw horse. It is the wrong stand for a wet trunk and a chainsaw. Judge it by the job, then by grip, a fold that locks, and one load figure the listing does not contradict. The cut has to finish in the wood, not in a rail or a centre strut. Measure any crossbar slot against the UK timber you own. A nominal 2x4 slot is not proof a UK 4x2 will fit. At work, PUWER 1998 does not cover domestic work in a private household. The horse is not protective equipment and not a firewood processor. The [saw horse buying guide](/hub/forestry-tools/saw-horse-wood/sub/saw-horse-wood-buying-guide) sets out cradle or trestle before any load claim.
A saw horse for wood is a portable stand that holds timber while you cut or work it. UK shoppers meet two tools under that name. A folding log cradle has teeth or jaws so a round does not roll during a cross-cut.
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Which saw horse fits the job?
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The best saw horses for wood in detail
Our view
The BORA PM-3350T is a folding steel trestle pair at £76.74, with 4.7 from 1,470 amazon.co.uk ratings, the highest star line in this set alongside the Roughneck single. Reviewers use the pair for timber, doors, and a plywood top, and they contrast it with plastic horses that flex. It folds flat for a shed or a van after a first assembly, then opens with a single release. The bullets state 1,350 lb (612 kg) per horse, while the spec block also prints 2.5E+3 pounds, so both claims stay on the listing and neither is a test we ran. Reviews say the 2x4 slots do not fit the UK timber those owners had, and this capture has no measured slot width. Plastic feet crack or shatter when the horses are closed, including one foot that broke on a second use. There are no log teeth. It is the strongest-reviewed workshop pair here if you measure the slot, and it is the wrong horse for a chainsaw round.
Pros
- Pair of folding steel trestles, 4.7 from 1,470 ratings
- Quick open after assembly, and a flat fold for a van or shed
- Bullets state 612 kg each, with a plywood top used as a bench
- Ranked 1 in Saw Horses on this capture
Cons
- 2x4 slots do not fit the UK timber in the sampled reviews
- Plastic feet crack when the horses are closed
- The spec block also prints 2.5E+3 pounds, so the load line is not one figure
- No log teeth, so it is not a chainsaw cradle
Best for: You support doors, timber, and sheet, and you will measure the slot against the stick you own.
Less suitable: You are cross-cutting rounds, or you need a slot that is already proven on UK 4x2.
Specifications
- Model
- BORA PM-3350T
- Brand
- BORA
- Price
- ∼£77
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(1,470)
- Job
- Trestle
- Pack
- Pair
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- 2x4 slots
- Stated load
- 612 kg each
- Weight
- 11.7 kg
- Material
- Coated steel
Common questions
What load does the PM-3350T state?
The bullets say 1,350 lb (612 kg) per horse and 2,700 lb (1,225 kg) for the pair. The spec block prints 2.5E+3 pounds. Both figures are on the same listing.
Do the 2x4 slots fit UK timber?
The bullets state 2x4 slots for a crossbar. Reviews say the brackets do not fit UK 2x4 timber. This capture has no measured slot width.
Is there a carry bag?
No carry bag is listed. Included components are the Workhorse X two pack. Reviews report plastic feet cracking when the horses are closed.
Our view
The Roughneck COLT 600E, model ROU35601, is one steel horse at £67.97, not a pair. The title says 589 kg, and the bullets say 598 kg / 1,300 lb, a working height of 630–820 mm, timber supports for 30–90 mm, sheet arms, a pipe prop for 15 mm and 22 mm, and a 25 year guarantee. The spec block prints 1 kg and 1 × 1 × 1 cm, which cannot be this horse and should not be quoted as weight or size. It scores 4.7 from 40 ratings, level with the BORA pair and on a much smaller sample. Reviewers like it for doors and trimming and say it is heavier than expected. The leg release is not one-handed, one buyer was surprised the price is for a single stand, and folding is a review report rather than one of the five bullets. It is a single adjustable trestle when you will buy a second if the job needs two supports.
Pros
- Height range 630–820 mm, with pivoting feet stated
- Timber supports 30–90 mm, sheet arms, and a 15 mm and 22 mm pipe prop
- 4.7 from 40 ratings, preferred by owners to plastic benches that had broken
- Bullets state a 25 year guarantee
Cons
- £67.97 buys one horse, which surprised a reviewer
- Title load 589 kg and bullet load 598 kg are not the same figure
- The spec block’s 1 kg and 1 cm cube are not the product
- The leg release is not one-handed, and a real weight is not printed
Best for: You want one height-adjustable steel trestle for doors and trimming, and you will buy a second if the sheet needs two supports.
Less suitable: You need a pair in one box, a log cradle, or a spec block you can trust for weight.
Specifications
- Model
- Roughneck COLT 600E
- Brand
- Roughneck
- Price
- ∼£68
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(40)
- Job
- Trestle
- Pack
- Single
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- 30–90 mm supports
- Stated load
- 589 kg
- Material
- Coated steel
Common questions
What load and height does Roughneck state?
The title says 589 kg. The bullets say 598 kg / 1,300 lb and a working height of 630–820 mm. They also state a 25 year guarantee.
Why does the spec block say 1 kg?
The technical details print 1 x 1 x 1 cm and 1 kg. Those figures cannot describe this horse. They are kept as a bad spec block, not as size or weight.
Is the price for a pair?
No. Included components are one sawhorse, and a review title says the price is for one stand. The capture price is £67.97.
Our view
The Stanley STST1-70713 is a polypropylene folding pair at £39.95, with 4.6 from 1,768 ratings, the largest trestle sample here. Owners use them for doors, ply, and a temporary MDF bench, and they like the fold, the V-grooves, and the 6.05 kg weight. The title and the spec block say 450 kg, while a bullet on the same listing says the design holds up to 45 kg per pair. Both sentences are the description, and we did not test either figure. The title says a twin pack, while the number-of-items field says 1. Reviews report legs snapping at the folding bracket and tool hooks breaking, including while folding. They are a light pair for doors and sheet if you read 45 kg and 450 kg as a conflict before you load them.
Pros
- £39.95 twin pack, 4.6 from 1,768 ratings
- Folds flat, at 6.05 kg, in polypropylene
- V-grooves, and owners use them for doors and ply
- Light enough that reviewers move them between jobs
Cons
- The title says 450 kg and a bullet says 45 kg per pair
- Plastic legs and tool hooks snap in the sampled reviews
- Twin pack in the title, and the number-of-items field says 1
- Not a chainsaw log cradle
Best for: You want a light plastic pair for doors, ply, and a temporary bench, and you will not treat 450 kg as a tested figure.
Less suitable: You need a steel trestle, a single agreed load line, or a horse for a wet trunk.
Specifications
- Model
- Stanley STST1-70713
- Brand
- Stanley
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(1,768)
- Job
- Trestle
- Pack
- Pair
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- V-grooves
- Stated load
- 450 kg / 45 kg
- Weight
- 6.05 kg
- Material
- Polypropylene
Common questions
Is the load 450 kg or 45 kg?
The title and the spec block say 450 kg. A bullet says the design holds up to 45 kg per pair. Both lines are on the listing. This is not a load test.
What are they made of?
The material field says polypropylene. Reviews describe light plastic horses used for doors, ply, and a temporary bench, and they also report legs and hooks snapping.
Is it one horse or two?
The title and the included-components line say a twin pack. Number of packs is 2. The number-of-items field says 1.
Our view
The Evolution twin pack is £44.98, and the title is the only place this capture states a load: up to 500 kg. Weight, material, model number, and size are missing from the spec block, so you are reading a title and 970 ratings at 4.6. Reviewers describe a fast fold, a light carry, and a pair that feels stable once open, used for ply, long timber, a mitre-saw bench, and door sanding. They also say the legs look spindly in the photos. Side hooks and 4x2 brackets slot in and can fall off or rattle, and one review calls the brackets an afterthought. One review says they are not height adjustable, and the listing does not contradict that. There is no repeated snap in the sampled texts, and there are no log teeth. It suits a door and sheet job under £50 if you can live with loose hangers.
Pros
- Twin pack at £44.98, 4.6 from 970 ratings
- Title states up to 500 kg
- Fast to fold and light to carry, in the sampled reviews
- Used as a temporary bench with a sheet or with timber linking the pair
Cons
- Weight, material, and size are absent from the spec block
- Side hooks and 4x2 brackets can fall off or rattle
- Not described as height adjustable
- No serrated log teeth in the capture
Best for: You want a reviewed folding pair under £50 for ply, doors, and a temporary bench.
Less suitable: You need a printed weight and material, fixed hangers, or a toothed cradle for rounds.
Specifications
- Model
- Evolution twin pack
- Brand
- Evolution
- Price
- ∼£45
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(970)
- Job
- Trestle
- Pack
- Pair
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- 4x2 brackets
- Stated load
- 500 kg pack
Common questions
What load does Evolution state?
The title says the twin pack supports up to 500 kg. The capture has no separate spec-block load, weight, material, or size.
Are they height adjustable?
The listing does not say. One review says they are not height adjustable. Reviews do describe a fast fold and a light carry.
Do the side hooks stay on?
Reviews say the side hooks and 4x2 brackets slot in and can fall off or rattle. They are not in an included-components line.
Our view
The eSkde ESLH1 is a powder-coated log horse at £59.99, the dearest cradle in this set, with adjustable jaws, vice-like teeth, and a stated 150 kg load. The spec block gives 120 × 40 × 95 cm and 10 kg, and it does not give a maximum diameter, so the all-sizes wording in the bullets is a claim you cannot check against a millimetre. It scores 4.6 from 51 ratings. The 20 sampled headers are mostly about grip, mixed log sizes, and faster cutting than working on the ground, including one owner who put about 3 tonnes through it and then lent it on. Assembly is required, and one owner managed it mostly one-handed. The caution in the sample is misuse rather than a repeated broken jaw: one reviewer says you can use it slightly wrong and should know the limits, without naming the limit. Ground spikes are stated in the bullets. It earns the extra pounds when the jaw range matters and you accept a 51-rating sample.
Pros
- Adjustable jaws and vice-like teeth, with a side entry stated
- 150 kg stated, at 10 kg and 120 × 40 × 95 cm
- 4.6 from 51 ratings, with grip praised on mixed sizes
- One owner reported about 3 tonnes of firewood through it
- Ground spikes are stated, and assembly is described as short
Cons
- £59.99 is the highest cradle price here, with no printed diameter
- 51 ratings is a much smaller sample than Oregon or Einhell
- The review caution is misuse, and the limit is not named
- Warranty term is not printed, only a backing line in the bullets
Best for: You cut mixed log sizes and want jaws you can move, and you can accept a 51-rating sample.
Less suitable: You want a printed maximum diameter or the 4,000-rating sample on Oregon or Einhell.
Specifications
- Model
- eSkde ESLH1
- Brand
- eSkde
- Price
- ∼£60
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(51)
- Job
- Log cradle
- Pack
- Single
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- Adjustable jaws
- Stated load
- 150 kg
- Weight
- 10 kg
- Material
- Powder-coated
Common questions
Does the eSkde horse clamp different log sizes?
The bullets state fully adjustable jaws and vice-like teeth, plus a side entry. They do not print a maximum diameter. The spec load is 150 kg.
How large is it?
The spec block says 120 x 40 x 95 cm and 10 kg. Colour is orange. Assembly is required.
What do the reviews warn about?
Most of the 20 sampled headers are positive about grip and speed. One owner says you can use it slightly wrong and should know its limits. A part-failure pattern is not repeated in the sample.
Our view
The Oregon 584145 is a folding painted-steel log cradle, and this amazon.co.uk capture prices it at £39.50 with a 27 cm maximum in the title. Across 4,130 ratings it scores 4.5, the largest review sample of any cradle in the set, and the sampled headers say it holds a round and stops it turning once the bolts are tight. Reviewers describe a raised cutting height that is easier on the back than sawing on the ground, including one owner on about 4 inch wood with a reciprocating saw. The same sample keeps returning to the diagram: it is tiny, a spanner is not in the box, and a first build runs from about 30 minutes to several hours, sometimes with parts the wrong way. The spec block prints 79.83 kg, a claim we did not test, and well below the 150 kg lines on cheaper cradles. One review says it is less steady on uneven ground. It is the log horse the rating volume supports if you will spend the evening on the bolts; a stated 300 mm jaw and three height steps sit on the Einhell instead.
Pros
- 27 cm maximum stated in the title and the bullets
- 4.5 from 4,130 amazon.co.uk ratings
- Serrated teeth and an adjustable width
- Folds, and reviewers say it stores well
- 79.83 kg on the listing matches the maker’s 176 lb claim
Cons
- The diagram is unclear and a first build can take hours
- A spanner is not included
- One review says it is less steady on uneven ground
- No working-height steps, and no warranty line on this capture
Best for: You cross-cut stove rounds up to about 27 cm and want the largest UK review sample among these cradles.
Less suitable: You need a printed 300 mm capacity, three height steps, or a horse that does not start as a fiddly bolt-up.
Specifications
- Model
- Oregon 584145
- Brand
- Oregon
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(4,130)
- Job
- Log cradle
- Pack
- Single
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- Serrated teeth
- Stated load
- 79.83 kg
- Weight
- 6.63 kg
- Material
- Painted steel
Common questions
How wide a log does the Oregon 584145 state?
The title and bullets state a 27 cm maximum. The spec block states a load of 79.83 kg. Horse weight is 6.63 kg in the spec block and about 7 kg in the bullets.
Does it fold away?
Yes. The listing marks it foldable, lightweight, and portable. Reviewers say it stores well. One review says it is less steady on uneven ground.
Is a spanner in the box?
No. The bullets say instructions are included and a spanner or wrench is not. Reviews describe a small diagram and a slow first build.
Our view
The BORA PM-3360T is the height-adjustable pair at £90.00, with 4.5 from 909 ratings, a spec load of 612 kg each, and a minimum height of 30 inches. The bullets describe powder-coated alloy-steel frames that fold flat, and the spec field says assembly is not required. Owners like the legs on uneven ground and the slots when they build a sheet table. One review says the end slots will not take a UK 4x2, and another says 45 mm timber does fit, so the slot question is unresolved in the sample. One owner bent an end by standing the horse on end to fold the legs, and another doubts the pair capacity. At 13.7 kg for the pack it is the heavy end of this basket. The bottle opener in the bullets is not a woodworking spec. Take the XT when you need that height range and you will trial a UK stick in the slot before you rely on it.
Pros
- Height-adjustable pair, minimum 30 inches, load stated at 612 kg each
- 4.5 from 909 ratings, and assembly is marked as not required
- Legs are praised on uneven ground
- Slots are used to build a rigid table for sheet
Cons
- £90.00 is the highest price in this capture
- UK 4x2 fit is disputed inside the reviews, and no slot width is printed
- One end bent when the horse was stood on end to fold
- One owner calls the stated capacity too optimistic
Best for: You want a folding pair whose legs adjust, and you will check a UK section in the end slots.
Less suitable: A fixed-height pair already covers the job, or the work is a round log rather than sheet and doors.
Specifications
- Model
- BORA PM-3360T
- Brand
- BORA
- Price
- ∼£90
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(909)
- Job
- Trestle
- Pack
- Pair
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- Board slots
- Stated load
- 612 kg each
- Weight
- 13.7 kg
- Material
- Alloy steel
Common questions
Can you change the working height?
Yes. The bullets describe adjustable-height trestles. The spec block prints a minimum height of 30 inches and a load of 612 kilograms. A full millimetre range is not in the capture.
Will a UK 4x2 fit the end slots?
One review says the slots will not take a UK 4x2. Another says they accept 45 mm timber. The listing does not print a measured slot width.
Does it need assembly?
The spec field says assembly is not required. The box is the Workhorse XT two pack. A bottle opener is mentioned in the bullets.
Our view
The B2C pair, item model NTS001B and part number NTB001B, is a plastic and PVC twin pack at £36.29, and the listing does not explain why those two codes differ. The bullets state 175 kg per stand, 350 kg combined, 5.2 cm grooves, clamp slots, a 32 × 25 cm tool shelf, and 2.32 kg per stand. Folded size is about 58 × 5 × 79.5 cm, and an open height is not printed. It scores 4.4 from 44 ratings, and sampled owners use them as a worktop or a makeshift bench, including one buyer who bought four. The clear fail in the sample is a single report that they collapse when you manoeuvre wood on them. The other texts do not repeat a hinge or foot failure, and 44 ratings is still a thin file. They are a light sheet-and-door pair if you accept plastic and that one collapse report.
Pros
- £36.29 pair, 2.32 kg per stand, folding to about 5 cm thick
- 175 kg each and 350 kg combined, as stated
- 5.2 cm grooves, clamp slots, and a 32 × 25 cm tool shelf
- 4.4 from 44 ratings, used as a temporary bench
Cons
- One owner says they collapse when wood is moved on them
- 44 ratings is a small sample
- Open working height is not printed
- Model NTS001B and part NTB001B are both on the page, unexplained
Best for: You want a very light plastic pair for a worktop or a short DIY job, and you will not drag timber across them.
Less suitable: You are cross-cutting rounds, or you need a steel pair with a larger review file.
Specifications
- Model
- B2C trestle pair
- Brand
- B2C
- Price
- ∼£36
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(44)
- Job
- Trestle
- Pack
- Pair
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- 5.2 cm grooves
- Stated load
- 175 kg each
- Weight
- 2.32 kg
- Material
- Plastic
Common questions
What load does the B2C pair state?
The bullets say 175 kg per stand and 350 kg combined. Each stand is stated at 2.32 kg. Folded size is about 58 x 5 x 79.5 cm.
Is there a carry bag?
No. Included components are two stands. The bullets also list a 32 x 25 cm tool shelf, four hangers, clamp slots, and elastomer feet.
Which model number is printed?
Item model number NTS001B. Part number NTB001B. The listing does not explain the difference.
Our view
The Harbour Housewares pair, B0CYHFG1VV, is a different product from the toothed single: £33.99 for model ST-HH-DH234144, two folding frames at a stated 125 kg each, sized about 99.5 × 48 × 78 cm. It scores 4.2 from 75 ratings. The bullets describe a non-slip top and a carry handle, not serrated log teeth, even though the title mentions logs. Owners use them for laminate, joinery, and general DIY, and they often prefer them to plastic. Several say they rock until they are set, the legs are stiff to clip, and there are no instructions. One reviewer says the metal is tin, not iron. The listed weight is 8 kg. Buy them when you want two workshop stands under £35 and you will square them up before you trust a door on them.
Pros
- Pair at £33.99 with 125 kg stated on each frame
- Non-slip top, carry handle, and a fold
- 4.2 from 75 ratings, often preferred to plastic horses
- Sized about 99.5 × 48 × 78 cm
Cons
- They rock until set, and one owner calls them unsteady
- No instructions, and the legs are stiff to clip down
- One review disputes the iron description
- No serrated teeth, despite a title that mentions logs
Best for: You want two basic painted stands under £35 for joinery, laminate, and light DIY.
Less suitable: You need the toothed Harbour cradle for a chainsaw, or a pair that does not rock while you set it.
Specifications
- Model
- Harbour saw horse pair
- Brand
- Harbour Housewares
- Price
- ∼£34
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(75)
- Job
- Trestle
- Pack
- Pair
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- Non-slip top
- Stated load
- 125 kg each
- Weight
- 8 kg
- Material
- Painted iron
Common questions
Is this the same as the Harbour log cradle?
No. This ASIN is the pair, model ST-HH-DH234144, at £33.99, with a stated 125 kg each. The single toothed cradle is B0CYHBNJ3M.
Does a carry case come with them?
No carry case is listed. The bullets state a fold-flat frame, a non-slip top, and a carry handle.
How steady are they in reviews?
Owners use them for laminate, joinery, and DIY and often prefer them to plastic. Several say they rock or feel rickety until set, and one says they are not iron.
Our view
Relaxdays 10029462 is a folding steel firewood horse at £39.90, with an open size of about 81 × 75.5 × 81 cm and a folded thickness of about 7.5 cm. The bullets claim about 150 kg and a V with serrations, listed as 10 teeth, and they do not print a maximum diameter. Across 889 ratings the score is 4.1, and the positive headers praise the teeth, the carry, and a height that suits a log burner. The repeated limit is the frame: owners call it light, one says it bent and stopped holding logs, another says screws rattled out, and sharp edges appear in the sample. The listing also prints an AAAA battery line and a round blade, which do not describe this horse. At 5.71 kg it is the light cradle in the mid-price band. Choose it if a thin fold and a V matter more than a heavy frame, and leave it if the round is the sort that already bent a light horse in the reviews.
Pros
- Folds to about 7.5 cm thick
- A V and serrations, with 10 teeth listed
- About 150 kg stated, and an open height of about 81 cm
- 4.1 from 889 ratings, with praise for the teeth on firewood
Cons
- No maximum diameter is printed
- Owners call the frame light, and one says it bent
- Screws rattled out for one owner, and sharp edges are reported
- Battery and blade fields on the listing are not saw-horse specs
Best for: You want a light folding firewood horse with a V, and your rounds are ordinary stove wood rather than heavy trunks.
Less suitable: You need a printed diameter, or you have already bent a light steel cradle on a heavy log.
Specifications
- Model
- Relaxdays 10029462
- Brand
- Relaxdays
- Price
- ∼£40
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(889)
- Job
- Log cradle
- Pack
- Single
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- Serrated V
- Stated load
- 150 kg
- Weight
- 5.71 kg
- Material
- Steel
Common questions
What load does Relaxdays state?
The bullets say about 150 kg. Open size is about 81 x 75.5 x 81 cm, and folded size about 101 x 75.5 x 7.5 cm. Item weight is 5.71 kg.
Does the listing include a battery or a blade?
The listing prints an AAAA battery line, a round blade, and high-speed steel. Those fields do not describe this saw horse. The included line is one sawhorse in parts with fixings.
Will the teeth hold a log?
The bullets say a V and serrations hold trunks. Reviews praise the teeth. Some owners call the frame light, and one says it bent and stopped holding logs.
Our view
The Einhell 4500067 is the £32.97 metal log horse in this capture, and the bullets state 150 kg, trunks to 300 mm, and working heights of 600, 640, and 680 mm. It has 4,072 amazon.co.uk ratings at 3.9, so the sample is large and the star line is the joint lowest here. Once built, reviewers say the serrated rail holds a log and stops it twisting, and several prefer the three heights to a fixed wooden horse. The spec field says assembly is not required, while the first 50 headers describe a kit, picture-only instructions, and bolts you have to hold from both sides. Brace clips that pop out in use, sharp strut edges, and a fold that is not always flat are the repeated complaints. The 102 × 9.8 × 5.7 cm spec line is not the 80 cm horse the bullets describe, so do not shop by that triple. Take it if you want 300 mm and three heights at this price and you will rebuild the arms if they go on backwards.
Pros
- £32.97 with a stated 300 mm log and a 150 kg claim
- Three heights: 600, 640 and 680 mm
- 4,072 ratings, so the 3.9 is not a tiny sample
- A 2 year warranty is printed on the listing
- Teeth are praised for holding a round once the frame is built
Cons
- 3.9 is the joint-lowest star line in this set
- The assembly field says no, while reviews describe a fiddly kit
- Brace clips can pop out, and strut edges are reported as sharp
- It does not always fold as flat as the listing suggests
Best for: You want a 300 mm firewood cradle with three height steps and you are willing to assemble a kit.
Less suitable: You want a clearer diagram, a higher star line, or a trestle for doors and sheet.
Specifications
- Model
- Einhell 4500067
- Brand
- Einhell
- Price
- ∼£33
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(4,072)
- Job
- Log cradle
- Pack
- Single
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- Serrated rail
- Stated load
- 150 kg
- Weight
- 7 kg
- Material
- Metal
Common questions
What height does the Einhell horse offer?
The bullets state three working heights: 680 mm, 640 mm, and 600 mm. They also state an 80 cm horse, 150 kg, and trunks up to 300 mm.
Does it arrive ready to use?
The spec field says assembly is not required. The included-components line says one trestle table. Reviews describe a kit, unclear pictures, and bolts that need a second tool.
What is the warranty on the listing?
The amazon.co.uk capture prints a 2 year warranty. The price in this capture is £32.97.
Our view
The Harbour Housewares single, B0CYHBNJ3M, is the £23.99 folding iron log stand, at 4.7 kg, with three pairs of serrated teeth and an adjustable width. Neither the spec block nor the five bullets print a kilogram load or a diameter, so you are buying teeth and a fold rather than a stated capacity. The star line is 3.9 from 16 ratings, and only four review texts are on the listing. One of those says the middle strut stops a full cut-through, which is a bar-clearance fault on a chainsaw horse. Another owner spent hours on the diagram and then doubted the result. A short review calls it right for the purpose, which does not offset a 16-rating sample. It is the cheapest cradle here. Buy it only if that price is the constraint and you will check the centre support before the first cut.
Pros
- £23.99, the lowest cradle price in this capture
- Three pairs of serrated teeth and an adjustable width
- 4.7 kg and a fold for a shed or garage
- One owner assembled it alone
Cons
- No load and no diameter are printed
- 3.9 from only 16 ratings, with four review texts in the file
- One review says the middle strut stops a full cut
- Instructions were hard to follow, and one build took hours
Best for: You want the cheapest toothed cradle in this set and you will check that the centre support is out of the bar’s path.
Less suitable: You want a stated load, a large review sample, or a clear path for the chainsaw bar.
Specifications
- Model
- Harbour log saw horse
- Brand
- Harbour Housewares
- Price
- ∼£24
- Customer rating
- 3.9/5(16)
- Job
- Log cradle
- Pack
- Single
- Folds
- Yes
- Grip
- Three tooth pairs
- Weight
- 4.7 kg
- Material
- Iron
Common questions
What load does this Harbour horse state?
Neither the spec block nor the five bullets print a kilogram load. Weight is 4.7 kg. The bullets describe a folding iron and steel frame with three pairs of teeth.
Can the chainsaw finish the cut?
One of the four review texts says the middle strut stops a full cut-through. The other texts do not discuss bar clearance.
How many reviews are in the capture?
The listing score is 3.9 from 16 ratings. Four review texts are on the listing.
How we compared
Twelve amazon.co.uk listings were scored as the star rating times 20, rounded to a whole number. A 4.7 becomes 94. A 3.9 becomes 78. Review volume, a second load figure and a missing diameter stay in the text. They do not change that score again. There is no lab load test and no site visit. The weights below are the order used when the text judges a horse, and they sum to 100. Prices are GBP shelf figures and they move.
1
Job and grip
30%A cradle with teeth or jaws is for rounds. A trestle, often a pair, is for doors, planks and sheet. The cut has to finish in the wood, not in a rail or a centre strut.
2
Stated load
25%A kilogram on the listing is a claim. Where the title and a bullet disagree, both figures stay visible. None of them was load-tested for this page.
3
Fold and height
15%A fold that locks, a weight you can carry, and a printed working height are the practical checks. A 1 cm spec block is not the working size.
4
Slot and pack
10%A 2x4 slot is not proof of a UK 4x2 fit. Pack count and the assembly line have to be read with the reviews, because those fields can disagree.
5
Review volume
20%The score on each row is the amazon.co.uk star rating times 20. A larger rating count breaks a tie for the top pick. It does not change the score a second time.
Independent review
Last updated: 22.10.2026
8 sources checked
Saw horse for wood buying guide
Choose the job before the star rating. A cradle with teeth or jaws is for rounds. A trestle, often a pair, is for doors, planks and sheet. Then read the load lines, the fold, and whether a slot matches the UK timber you own. The notes below follow the amazon.co.uk listings in this set and the public UK sources at the end of the page.
What is a saw horse for wood?
A saw horse for wood is a portable stand that holds timber while you cut or work. In this amazon.co.uk set the name covers two tools. A log cradle is steel and folding, with teeth or adjustable jaws, and it holds one log at a time for a chainsaw or a bow saw. A workshop trestle has a flat or slotted top, is often sold as a pair, and may be plastic or steel. It is for doors, planks and sheet. A plastic pair is still a saw horse. It is the wrong tool for a wet trunk and a chainsaw.
Best for
- Stove rounds on a toothed cradle
- Doors, planks and sheet on a folding pair
- Light DIY with a plastic pair for a temporary bench
Not ideal for
- A trestle used for chainsaw rounds or a wet trunk
- Buyers who treat the highest kilogram as a tested load
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
A trestle for chainsaw rounds
A flat or slotted top does not stop a round the way teeth or jaws do. A plastic pair is still a saw horse, and it is the wrong tool for a wet trunk and a chainsaw. Check that the bar can finish in the wood, not in a centre strut.
- 2
The highest kilogram treated as a test
Some listings print two load figures. The lower line is part of the description. Neither figure was verified here. A contradictory load line is a description issue, not a safe working load.
- 3
A 2x4 slot assumed to fit UK 4x2
Reviews conflict, and no slot width was measured. Measure the stick you own. Do not quote a 1 cm spec block, or a packed carton line, as the working size of the horse.
What to weigh up
Job and grip
HighCross-cutting rounds needs a cradle with teeth or jaws, one log at a time, for a chainsaw or a bow saw. Doors, planks and sheet need a trestle, often a pair, in plastic or steel. A plastic pair is still a saw horse. It is the wrong tool for a wet trunk. Grip is what stops a round rolling. Serrated teeth, a V, or adjustable jaws do that. A flat top and a 2x4 slot do not. The cut must finish in the wood, not in the rail or a centre strut.
Load, fold and slot
HighA kilogram on a title is a claim. This page did not run a load test. Read every load line on the same listing and keep the conflict. One plastic pair prints 450 kg in the title and 45 kg per pair in a bullet. One trestle prints 612 kg each in the bullets and a second figure in pounds in the spec block. One single prints 589 kg in the title and 598 kg in the bullets. Do not shop by the higher number, and do not treat either figure as a safe working load.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Doors and sheet
You support doors, timber and sheet, and you want a folding steel pair with a large review file. You will measure the slot against the UK stick you own before you rely on a crossbar.
Light DIY
You want a plastic pair for doors, ply and a temporary bench. You will read both load lines on the listing and you will not treat the higher kilogram as a tested figure, or use the pair on a wet trunk.
Common questions about saw horses for wood
Which saw horse for wood is the top pick for 2026?
The top pick is the BORA PM-3350T pair, at about £76.74. It shares the highest score in this set, from 4.7 stars, with the Roughneck single, and it has 1,470 amazon.co.uk ratings against 40. It is a folding steel trestle for doors, timber and sheet, not a chainsaw cradle. Sampled reviews say the 2x4 slots did not fit the UK timber those owners had. The best value for rounds is the Einhell 4500067.
How much does a saw horse for wood cost on amazon.co.uk?
In this capture, entry prices sit under £35: a single toothed stand at about £23.99, a metal log horse at about £32.97, and a trestle pair at about £33.99. The mid band, about £35 to £50, covers plastic and steel pairs and the most-reviewed log cradles. The upper band, about £50 to £90, is a jaw cradle, one adjustable steel horse, and two folding trestle pairs. A reviewed log cradle sits around £33 to £40. These are shelf prices, and they move.
What should you check before you buy a saw horse?
Start with the job. Cross-cutting rounds needs a cradle with teeth or jaws. Doors and sheet need a trestle, often a pair. Then check that the chainsaw can finish in the wood, not in a rail or a centre strut. Read every load line on the same listing, because some pages print two figures that do not match. If you want a crossbar, measure the slot against UK timber. Ignore a spec block that says 1 kg and 1 cm for a full-size horse.
When do you want a log cradle rather than a trestle?
Choose a log cradle for one round at a time, with teeth or adjustable jaws, for a chainsaw or a bow saw. Choose a trestle, usually a pair, for doors, planks and sheet. A plastic pair is still a saw horse, and it is the wrong tool for a wet trunk. One single in this set has a review saying the middle support stops a full cut. That is a bar-clearance fault, not a reason to put rounds on a flat trestle.
Was the kilogram load tested?
No. A kilogram on a title or in a bullet is a claim. This comparison did not run a load test or a site visit. Keep conflicts visible: one plastic pair prints 450 kg and 45 kg, one steel pair prints 612 kg and a second pound figure, and one single prints 589 kg and 598 kg. A contradictory load line is a description issue under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, not a result measured here. Do not treat the highest number as a safe working load.
Will a 2x4 slot take UK 4x2?
Not on the evidence here. Listings state 2x4 slots for a crossbar. Reviews on the folding steel pairs disagree, and some owners say the brackets do not fit the UK timber they had. One adjustable pair has a review that rejects UK 4x2 and another that accepts 45 mm timber. The listing does not print a measured slot width, and this page did not measure one. Try the stick you own before you rely on the slot.
What protective equipment applies if you cross-cut on a horse?
The horse does not make chainsaw work safe, and it is not HSE approved. For ground chainsaw work, HSE lists a helmet to BS EN 397 or the alternatives on that page, hearing protection to BS EN 352, gloves to BS EN 381-7 where cut protection is required, legs to BS EN 381-5, and boots to BS EN ISO 17249. No protective equipment stops every cut. Choosing the saw is covered in the chainsaw comparison. Domestic work in a private household sits outside PUWER 1998.
When should you call a professional?
Stop and call a professional for felling, a hung-up or windblown stem, a log you cannot handle, or chainsaw work you are not competent to do. Do the same if the horse already has a damaged lock, foot or rail. A cradle is not a firewood processor, and it is not covered by BS EN 609-1. Stack cut logs so they cannot roll. If the diagram is unclear, sort the bolts before the first cut rather than forcing a round onto a bent or unlocked frame.
Our verdict
The top pick is the BORA PM-3350T, a folding steel trestle pair at about £76.74. It shares the highest score, 94, with the Roughneck COLT 600E, and it has 1,470 ratings against 40. It is for doors, timber and sheet. Measure the slot, and do not use it as a chainsaw cradle. The best value is the Einhell 4500067 at about £32.97, with a stated 300 mm log, three heights and 4,072 ratings at 3.9. A trestle with a higher score at a similar price does not do the chainsaw job. Neither 612 kg nor 150 kg was verified here.
Best overallView offer
BORA PM-3350T
Highest score in this set, tied at 94, with 1,470 ratings against 40 on the Roughneck single, for doors, timber and sheet if you measure the slot.
Best value
View offer
Einhell 4500067
Lowest-priced log cradle in this capture with a four-figure rating count, at about £32.97 and 4,072 ratings, with a stated 300 mm log and three heights.
Editorial
Editor
DIY & toolsamazon.co.uk listingsPublic UK sources
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 22.10.2026
8 sources checked
Guides to saw horses for wood
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Saw horse buying guideCradle or trestle first, then load, grip, fold and slot.Best saw horses for woodWho the top pick and the best value are for, and who should skip each.How to use a saw horseSet up, seat the log, cut between supports, and fold it away.Saw horse for chainsaw logsFirewood cross-cutting, diameter, teeth, bar clearance and PPE.Saw horse or trestleWhen a log cradle, and when a trestle pair, with one condition.
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Sources
Public UK sources from the research digest, last checked on 22 October 2026.
- HSE: Chainsaw PPE (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- HSE: Working with chainsaws (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- HSE: PUWER overview (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- HSE: INDG291 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- HSE: Woodworking manual handling (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- HSE: WIS2 stacking logs and boards (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 11 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Oregon 584145 product page (retrieved 22 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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