Abstract: The support members of an X-style stand are separate from the brace assembly, and are assembled therewith by telescopic interengagement of at least one sleeve piece on the support member with the end portion of a leg of the brace, the sleeve piece being affixed to the support member with weldments that extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the member. The sleeve pieces are fastened to the brace legs by elongate fasteners that extend through aligned apertures, which are also oriented parallel to the axis of the crosspiece. The disassembled stand is contained in a package that is of substantially reduced volume, as compared to the space required to contain an equivalent stand of conventionally welded construction.