The simple Saw Horse (Sawhorse?)

Step 2 Materials.

The materials I chose for these, are simple and easy to find:
The top is a single 2x8" (Dimensional lumber), 2 feet long.
For the legs you will need 4 1x6" pieces of lumber 2 feet long.
and for the braces you will need some short 2x4" scraps.

Polyurethane Glue, or Polyurethane Construction adhesive. Either of which allow for very high strength, even with poorly cut joinery. (Just don't get on anything you ever want to get it off of, including yourself)

26  2.5" or 3" deck screws.

That is for one sawhorse, double it for two.

These are the materials that I used, you can substitute with what you have, provided its strong enough, and not too heavy. I have made these out of disassembled wooden pallets, scrap plywood. etc.

Another tip: Keep your eye out at home improvement centers and lumber yards. Some places have a bin full of short scraps that they will sell you for pennies on the dollar. The Orange Depot calls this 'Cull Lumber'  And since all of the pieces we need for this project are 2 feet or less, there is a good chance you can find what you need there.