I need to make some of these (folding trestles)

[Rich Engelhardt]

Hello,
I need to make 3 or 4 folding trestles like the one in the picture.
They fold down almost flat for storage/transport, then unfold to form a light duty set of supports.

I'm not sure where to start looking for the hardware though.
Any suggestions of where to find the hardware or some alternate method of making them?

[David G Baker]

I used conduit. 1/2 inch for the legs and 3/4 inch for the pivot points. You could use 3/4 inch and 1 inch if you want stronger legs. You will have to do a little welding.

[Scott Schwake]

Rich, we found something like these in my grandma's attic, what do you use them for?

[Rich Engelhardt]

Hello Scott,
Those are wallpaper trestles.
You setup 2 or three of them - as in the picture - and on top, you place 3 8" x 5' or 6' boards. It makes a lightweight folding & easy to transport worksurface to cut and paste wallpaper on.
I had a set 30 years ago that I borrowed then returned.
You can't beat them for an easy to transport, quick setup - lightweight - but strong - work surface.