Krenov Trestle Horse Part 1
A pair of Krenov-style trestle horses is a great addition to your shop. They are excellent work supports – lightweight, easy to store, and very sturdy. I doubt James Krenov originated the design, but he certainly popularized them.
I made my first pair of these about ten years ago and later made a taller pair. The width of both pairs is similar so they all nest together when stored, taking up little shop space. They are pretty easy to make and require little material – a great weekend project with a variety of joinery.
I built these for a class I was teaching back in April 2020, just after the Covid lockdown began. The video was one of my first attempts at online instruction, before I had a better microphone and prior to my two-camera setup, so please bear with the production quality (it’s not bad, but it could be better).
Below, you can download a plan of procedure, cut lists for the original and the tall versions, and the SketchUp models. If you find those helpful and would like to show your support, please “buy me a coffee” on Kofi.
I was one of Carl’s students. When I built mine, I followed the stated dimensions. Upon completion, I was astonished the horses were so short! Suggestion is to make the taller dimensioned version.
The difference is the length of the legs…..
Carl. Great to see you are doing well. Love the videos. FYI. I of course made these in your class and have made subsequent ones – all used for wife to display the quilts she makes. Of course due to the end use, mine are typically made out of hardwoods and finishes applied. I also have changed proportions a bit again due to end use – quilts can be large and heavy. Thank you for great video reminders.