BORA Workhorse Saw horses 2 pack Folding Heavy Duty Legs, Metal Saw horse with 2x4 Bracket Built in Bottle Opener Professional Saw Horse for Woodworking Carpenters Contractors PM-3350T

Why I picked up the Bora Workhorse sawhorses

I spend a lot of time setting up and breaking down temporary work surfaces—on jobsites, in the driveway, and inside the shop when the bench is covered in a project. I wanted a pair of sawhorses that were truly job-ready: fast to deploy, rigid under load, and compact when stowed. The Bora Workhorse sawhorses checked those boxes on paper, so I put a pair to work for several weeks across typical tasks—breaking down sheet goods, supporting cabinet carcasses during assembly, and handling awkward outdoor repairs.

Setup and design

The standout feature is the leg mechanism. Each horse uses a single-release latch to drop all four legs with a gravity assist. Flip it open, and the legs swing out and lock into an A-frame with steel latches. It’s quick—significantly faster than individually unfolding each leg—and you can do it with one hand while steadying a panel with the other. When it’s time to pack up, the legs fold back into the body and the unit becomes a slim slab that slides easily behind a truck seat or leans in a corner of the shop.

The body is all metal and feels stout without being unwieldy. The top beam is straight and true, and the leg geometry is well thought-out: a wide stance for stability, enough splay to resist racking, and a locking motion that’s positive but not finicky. The finish is a hard-wearing coating that shrugs off scuffs.

There are pre-drilled brackets along the top beam and 2x4 slots at the ends. Those details matter. They turn the pair into a system rather than just two stands, and they’re why I reached for these more often than my old DIY wood horses.

And yes, there’s a bottle opener cutout—fun, not essential, and it doesn’t get in the way.

Capacity and stability

Bora rates each horse at 1,350 pounds (2,700 for the pair). I don’t plan to load-test that number, but I did stack hardwood offcuts, clamp components, and walk boards end-to-end with no drama. There’s little perceptible wobble when you plant them on a flat surface. More importantly, they behave predictably when you apply lateral force—pushing a cabinet carcass into square, for example, or dragging a sheet of ply across the top.

The steel leg latches do their job. Once the legs lock, the A-frame feels secure. I found that if I kept the feet reasonably level and made sure the locks had engaged fully, the setup stayed solid all day. If your site conditions are uneven, a couple of shims under the feet make a world of difference and are worth keeping in your pouch.

Turning them into a workbench

The 2x4 slots at the ends are more useful than they look. Drop in a pair of studs and you have quick sacrificial rails for cutting. Lay a sheet of ply over those rails and you’ve created a makeshift assembly table that’s light enough to lift as a unit but stiff enough to clamp against. The pre-drilled holes along the beam accept screws to tie multiple horses together or to fasten a ledger board. I used that to build a long, continuous surface for face-framing, and it worked better than hauling out my folding table.

A tip: screw a couple of sacrificial 2x4s across the tops and let them take the blade kisses. You’ll get better grip for panels, you can plane or sand right to the edge without worrying about the metal top, and you’ll extend the life of the horses. Blue tape or a strip of cork on your sacrificial rails adds even more grip for slick sheet goods.

Portability and storage

Folded, each horse is compact and reasonably balanced to carry. They’re not featherweight—these are steel, after all—but the trade-off for rigidity is worth it. I can carry both at once without grumbling, and they stack cleanly. In a truck bed, they don’t eat much space, and they slide behind a shop cabinet when I’m done.

A small convenience I appreciated: the leg latch makes a decent temporary hook. Loop an extension cord over it while you work and you’ll keep cords off the floor. I wrapped the latch area with a bit of tape to keep it gentle on cords.

Durability and build quality

The steel feels thicker than the typical budget sawhorse, and the hardware, in general, is up to the task. The finish has held up to daily use, incidental knocks, and a mild rain shower without any immediate corrosion. Welds and fasteners are tidy. Over time, these should age gracefully if you avoid leaving them in standing water or caked mud.

That said, the leg mechanism is the heart of the product, so I checked mine carefully out of the box. One unit worked perfectly. On the other, the release felt sticky until I cycled it a few times. A shot of dry lube and ensuring the pins were retracting fully solved it. It’s a small note, but it’s the kind of thing that separates an excellent experience from a frustrating one.

Quirks and what to watch for

• Leg release tolerance: On one horse, the quick-release pins didn’t retract as cleanly as the other. Cycling the mechanism and a light touch of dry lube helped. If a pin is barely proud of the housing and catching, careful deburring with fine sandpaper will set it right—but that should be unnecessary on a new tool. If you’re not comfortable with that, exchange it.
• Folded lock: The legs are supposed to latch closed when folded. On my pair, they stayed put, but a friend’s set tended to spring open if tossed roughly into the truck. If yours does that, fold them with intention and stow them upright or strap them—simple habit that avoids annoyance.
• Weight vs. plastic: Compared with plastic horses, these are heavier. If your priority is ultralight portability for quick touch-ups, plastic might be better. If you want rigidity and longevity, the Bora is a better bet.

Who these suit best

• Mobile carpenters and remodelers who need a fast, sturdy setup and tear-down several times a day.
• Woodworkers building a flexible second surface for assembly, finishing, or cutting sheet goods.
• DIYers upgrading from wobbly plastic or aging wood horses who want something that will last and can double as a portable workbench.

If you need adjustable height for specialized work (installers who prefer bench-height tuning, for example), note that this model is fixed height. It hits a comfortable working level for most tasks, but it’s not a height-adjustable system.

Value and alternatives

Considering the build quality and functionality, the price lands in a fair spot. You could build wood horses for less in materials, but you’ll give up the fast deployment, compact fold, and integrated connection points—and you’ll likely end up with something bulkier to transport. There are cheaper metal or plastic options, but they don’t match the rigidity or the thoughtful top/slot/bracket system here.

If your work demands absolute speed and you want instant-deploy legs with more convenience features, Bora’s higher-end line exists—but you’ll pay for it. For most users, this “Workhorse” strikes a smart balance.

Practical tips from the field

• Add sacrificial 2x4 caps across the tops. They protect the metal and make clamping friendlier.
• Keep a couple of shims or rubber pads in your bag for uneven surfaces.
• Spray the leg pivots with dry lube occasionally to maintain the snappy action without attracting dust.
• Check leg locks by giving the top a quick shove before loading up; it becomes second nature.

Recommendation

I recommend the Bora Workhorse sawhorses. They’re quick to set up, impressively stable for their size, and genuinely versatile thanks to the 2x4 slots and pre-drilled brackets. The all-metal build inspires confidence without becoming a burden to carry, and they fold down small enough that storage is a non-issue. The only caveat is minor: tolerate a bit of mechanism break-in (or exchange a sticky unit) and you’ll have a reliable, long-term platform for cutting, assembly, and on-site support. For anyone who’s outgrown flimsy plastic or cumbersome DIY horses, this pair is an easy upgrade that pays off the first week you use them.