Track Horse Work Support: Uses and Setup Tips
By Welcome to Kreg Tool | Published: 2026-10-29
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use the Kreg Track Horse as a portable work support, sawhorse, and clamping center. Get step-by-step setup tips and avoid common mistakes.
Quick answer
The Kreg Track Horse is a sturdy, portable work support that sets up in seconds and adapts to six heights. Use it as a sawhorse, work support, or clamping center for cutting, assembly, and finishing tasks.
Why the Track Horse works for so many tasks
The Track Horse’s steel and aluminum frame supports up to 997 kg as a pair, making it stable for heavy lumber or assembled cabinets. Its compact folded size means you can stash it behind a door or in a truck bed, then deploy it in seconds. The built-in Kreg Bench Clamp with Automaxx® locks workpieces securely, so you can cut, sand, or glue without pieces shifting.
One trade-off: the Track Horse is not a full-height workbench. Its maximum working height is best for standing cuts and assembly, not for detailed bench work. If you need a low-profile support for panel cutting on a table, consider pairing it with the Kreg Adaptive Cutting System.
Setting up your Track Horse in four steps
- Unfold and lock the legs: Pull the leg release levers and spread the legs until they lock into place. Verify each leg clicks fully—partially locked legs can collapse under load. Always check the leg locks before placing material on the horse.
- Adjust to your working height: Press the height-adjustment button and slide the top beam up or down. The six preset positions are marked for quick reference. Choose a height that keeps your workpiece at elbow level for the task. If you’re cutting with a circular saw, set the height so the blade exits freely without hitting the ground.
- Secure the workpiece with the built-in clamp: Open the Kreg Bench Clamp by pulling the trigger, place your material on the top beam, and release the trigger. Automaxx® self-adjusts to the thickness. For long boards, use a second Track Horse at the other end. Don’t over-tighten—the clamp is designed to hold firmly without marring softwoods.
- Pair two Track Horses for extra support: To create a wider support surface, slide the expandable connector (sold separately) into the slots on each horse. This is ideal for full sheets of plywood or long dimensional lumber. When paired, verify both horses are set to the same height to avoid a tilted work surface.
Product details
- Track Horse: Sturdy steel and aluminum construction supports 997 kg as a pair You can safely support heavy materials like solid-core doors or stacked plywood without worrying about collapse.
Track Horse - Track Horse: Versatile design works as a sawhorse, work support, clamping center, and more One Track Horse replaces multiple dedicated tools, saving space and money in a small workshop or job site.
- Track Horse: Equipped with a Kreg Bench Clamp featuring Automaxx® The clamp adjusts automatically to material thickness, so you can lock workpieces quickly without fiddling with knobs.
- Track Horse: Adjustable to six different working heights You can match the height to your task—lower for sanding or planing, higher for cross-cutting long boards.
