One of the simplest forms of stops is shown in [Fig. 7]. It consists of two screws placed in the top of the bench, which can be raised or lowered with the screw-driver to the height you desire.
The stop shown in [Fig. 8] is made out of a block of wood with a "bird's mouth" cut in one side. It should be nailed to one end of the bench in such a position that the end of the work can be placed in the "bird's mouth."
While most of your work will be done on the bench, and a good portion of sawing done with the wood in the vise, large pieces, especially long boards, are generally sawn while placed across horses.
Fig. 9.
Two Carpenter's Horses will be required. A good scheme for these is shown in [Fig. 9]. The top is made out of a piece of two-by-four with bevelled mortises cut in two sides of each end as in [Fig. 10]. These mortises are made to receive the legs, and the angle of the bevel will of course determine the angle at which the legs will spread. Cut the legs out of four-inch boards, and bevel the lower ends to make them set solidly upon the floor. Nail the legs firmly in place and brace them with two boards cut and fitted in place, as in the illustration. When the pieces have been nailed together, plane off the tops of the legs to make them flush with the top of the horse, and trim the lower ends if they require it until the horse is solid.