Description:
The BLACK+DECKER iconic Workmate WM425-A Portable Project Center and Vise is a classic portable workbench and sawhorse for clamping, painting, cutting, and more. With a 550 lb capacity, portable design and innovative One-Handed ClampTM system, the Workmate WM425-A offers carpenters, mechanics, DIY enthusiasts, and woodworkers the versatility they need to get the job done. Built with a heavy gauge steel frame and bamboo laminate worktop, this bench’s rugged design is easy to set up, break down and store away thanks to adjustable dual height legs. The Workmate’s adjustable jaws, vertical clamping and four adjustable swivel pegs make clamping odd-shaped objects easy. It provides you with 1-9/16-inch vertical clamping, 7-1/2-inch parallel clamping, 19-inch parallel peg clamping, and 30-inch diagonal peg clamping. Includes: (1) BLACK+DECKER wm425 workmate 425 portable workbench, (4) swivel pegs.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a nice workbench.
You will have to go on YouTube for assembly instructions. The instructions that came with the bench aren't much help.
5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT
PERFECT
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Father's Buick...unfortuantely. Still, a decent workhorse.
This offering of the Black+Decker Workmate is a far cry from the model 79-001 I purchased in the early 80s. The twin independent screws of the early models connected at both the front and rear of the top of the frame, distributing the torque from clamping throughout four points. The amount of clamping torque that could be applied was impressive. Unfortunately, over the past ten years I left it out in the elements, causing the thick plywood top to fall apart. In last year’s move I (stupidly) left it behind. After seeing how the current 425 model is constructed, I wish I had brought it with me, refurbished it to last another 25 years.The Workmate 425 has a notable share of Cons:The stamped steel frame is flimsy compared to the old model I owned—a thinner steel used with lots of sharp edges in the cutouts and ends.Where the old model had independent screws driving the clamping top piece, the 425 uses a thin plastic perforated belt to synchronize the crank screws. Each crank handle is attached to a pulley wheel on the shaft, under spring tension. A sheer pin through each screw shaft holds the pulley on, but will easily spin to the next indent when clamping down, causing the belt to skip at the other handle. Using both handles at the same time to clamp onto the work, as it was with the original independent handle design, allows for a decent amount of even clamping force. But make no mistake, the belt is there only to get both sides of the clamp jaw to the work at the same time. Both handles are needed to get a firm, even hold. Personally, I don’t find this feature necessary. I may end up removing the belt. My old model worked just fine for decades without it.The instructions need to be in a larger format, with some clarification added: larger images, stick-on labels for parts X2 and X4, which are so close in looks that it took me a while to figure out which was which. Old eyes, here.My old model had a thick plywood top that weathered through decades of rain, snow, sleet, cold, heat, pounding, clamping, and more. Time will tell how long the species of wood used in the 425 will last. Fortunately, as with the older models, one can replace the wood with whatever is on hand or desired.Assembly Tips:Adding washers to each of the bolts will allow you to tighten the bolts more than without, and the heads won’t cut into the wood. Washers, as is always the case, are left out due to cost savings, not a lack of necessity.The easiest and least frustrating way to attache X4 to the middle and final clamping boards is on a bench or table. Because there aren’t any threads to guide the bolts in, place an X4 under each side of a given board while on a table or bench. Insert the bolt and washer, then give a firm tap on the bolt head with a 12oz or large hammer to force the threads to jamb into the plastic. This is all that is needed to get the bolts to start cutting threads. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THESE. Remember: steel bolts forcing itself into soft, THREADLESSS plastic.Instead of using a hammer to drive the sheer pins into the shaft holes of each handle, large slip jaw pliers make this easy, avoiding possible damage to the handle or shaft.If you find the white plastic screw connectors are not equally spaced on their respective shafts (the top looks crooked in relation to the frame) you can flip the unit on its back side, remove one end of the spring that runs across the belt (to provide tension on it). Then slip off the belt of one pulley and crank the other until the top is even in relation to the frame. Slip the belt back onto the pulley teeth and hook up the tension spring when done.Improvements/Recommendations:The top clamping work boards should be packaged with their respective plastic X2 and X4 components attached.A small bolt or slip-on pinch pin clip would be the better choice for attaching the handles. Asking the purchaser to use a hammer to drive sheer pins though a plastic handle is just asking for service calls to be made and bad reviews to follow.Instructions seem to always be the Achilles's heel for every product needing assembly by the buyer. A larger paper format was needed here, with some labeling on X2 and X4 components a great help.Conclusion:Having had an early model of the 425 for many dependable years of use, I can’t help but look at this new model with disappointment. It is nowhere near the quality, sturdiness, and clamping power of the early models. Whether the 425 is worth the price (for me) is yet to be determined. Outside of the cons given, I look forward to using my new Workmate 425. The design format, for me, is still the best for what I want out of a folding workbench. I doubt this will last as long as its older sibling did, but then again, with the TLC that I had neglected to give to old model applied to the 425, maybe it will.
5.0 out of 5 stars Versatile, well made, 425 is good value.
I wanted a “Workmate”. My dad had one back in the day, and I was stoked to find them still available. Slight issues putting together, but thanks to other reviews for pointers. The connection between the two winding handles is over elaborate and unnecessary, but I can see how it may assist some users. It seems to be well made, and is extremely versatile. The 425-A is much better value than the 825 Deluxe; they are basically the same but the 425 has more interchangeable “boards” on top and is way less than half the price.
3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing special, but it works.
The build quality is acceptable for the frame and table top, but the gear belt assembly synchronizing the two vice handles is trash. The belt is flimsy plastic that indexes into a hob with 1-2mm rounded gear teeth. The whole thing failed to work consistently right out of the box, slipping of the toque was imbalanced in any way. It’s easier just to cut the belt off entirely and use two hands. The wood surface is thinner than the old models I’ve seen in photos, but this is a wear part anyway and easily replaced. I plan to drill holes to mount my miter saw and have this double as a stand, so the thickness doesn't bother me. For what you get, this is worth the money.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good workbench
Good products, just like my 30 year old one.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cant Beat It
I use this for everything from woodworking to gun cleaning. When Im not doing that it holds plants and balsa models. Great second set of hands.
1.0 out of 5 stars Far cry from the original
This B&D workbench is complete garbage. After assembly (let's ignore that the instructions are just horrible), one of the vise crank clutches did not disengage. One side does, the other doesn't. There is no obvious problem with the crank shaft assembly other than that the spring that puts tension on the plastic gear ring is somewhat stiffer on the side that does not disengage. And as a result of trying to get this to work just over the past hour, the plastic (!) belt that connects the two crank shafts is already so worn out (see other reviews) that it slips of the gear ring at the slightest difference in torque applied to the cranks - which means every time you tighten the vise. We are now left with an otherwise useless folding table.For the record: 1. I know how to put such things together and 2. I own a 25+ year folding B&D workbench that is sturdy and works absolutely perfect to this day. I would have happily paid twice the price for another non-plastic model.UPDATE: Here is how I fixed all this myself (instead of driving 50 miles back and forth to the service center). I think this is going to work just fine, but TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK and this might VOID YOUR WARRANTY. The plastic belt (that is already worn out on mine on day 1) is keeping the two crank shafts in sync. And the crank shaft clutches (on of which was not working on mine right out of the box) allows you to advance the two gears out of sync. So I took out the plastic belt all together. The belt is still worn out but I don't need it any more. One of the clutches is still not disengaging but I don't need them any more either. I can move the front jaw parallel by turning both handles simultaneously like on my original B&D workbench. And I can move the front jaw at any angle within its normal range by turning both handles separately. Added bonus: I can move left and right crank shaft completely independent from each other, whereas, with the belt in place, they can only move in 90 degree increments from each other. With this mod it is now a lot more simple, a lot more functional, a lot more durable, and a lot more like my original workbench. Still only one star for really poor design, cheap materials, and the couple hours of my life I had to put into it to fix its flaws.
Good
Great
Great product
Terrific workbench. Bought it for my son so he has a place to build and create without destroying my wooden floors. It sits in his bedroom and he loves it! Delivery was also super fast which is an added bonus.
Good Product
Very good product Sturdy. Works well Good value for money. Took a little bit of sorting out when it arrived but not a big problem. Easy to use. Very well designed
Excellent
Excellent
Para mi la mejor mesa de trabajo.
En el poco tiempo de uso esta mesa me ha servico como mil, excelente mesa y buen soporte, me ayuda mucho en los trabajos con madera y corte.
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BLACK+DECKER Portable Workbench, Workmate Folding Workbench, 550 lb. Capacity with Clamps for Woodworking (WM425-A)
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AED1,41357
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
This item qualifies for free delivery
Imported From: United States
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
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All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.
Description:
The BLACK+DECKER iconic Workmate WM425-A Portable Project Center and Vise is a classic portable workbench and sawhorse for clamping, painting, cutting, and more. With a 550 lb capacity, portable design and innovative One-Handed ClampTM system, the Workmate WM425-A offers carpenters, mechanics, DIY enthusiasts, and woodworkers the versatility they need to get the job done. Built with a heavy gauge steel frame and bamboo laminate worktop, this bench’s rugged design is easy to set up, break down and store away thanks to adjustable dual height legs. The Workmate’s adjustable jaws, vertical clamping and four adjustable swivel pegs make clamping odd-shaped objects easy. It provides you with 1-9/16-inch vertical clamping, 7-1/2-inch parallel clamping, 19-inch parallel peg clamping, and 30-inch diagonal peg clamping. Includes: (1) BLACK+DECKER wm425 workmate 425 portable workbench, (4) swivel pegs.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a nice workbench.
You will have to go on YouTube for assembly instructions. The instructions that came with the bench aren't much help.
5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT
PERFECT
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Father's Buick...unfortuantely. Still, a decent workhorse.
This offering of the Black+Decker Workmate is a far cry from the model 79-001 I purchased in the early 80s. The twin independent screws of the early models connected at both the front and rear of the top of the frame, distributing the torque from clamping throughout four points. The amount of clamping torque that could be applied was impressive. Unfortunately, over the past ten years I left it out in the elements, causing the thick plywood top to fall apart. In last year’s move I (stupidly) left it behind. After seeing how the current 425 model is constructed, I wish I had brought it with me, refurbished it to last another 25 years.The Workmate 425 has a notable share of Cons:The stamped steel frame is flimsy compared to the old model I owned—a thinner steel used with lots of sharp edges in the cutouts and ends.Where the old model had independent screws driving the clamping top piece, the 425 uses a thin plastic perforated belt to synchronize the crank screws. Each crank handle is attached to a pulley wheel on the shaft, under spring tension. A sheer pin through each screw shaft holds the pulley on, but will easily spin to the next indent when clamping down, causing the belt to skip at the other handle. Using both handles at the same time to clamp onto the work, as it was with the original independent handle design, allows for a decent amount of even clamping force. But make no mistake, the belt is there only to get both sides of the clamp jaw to the work at the same time. Both handles are needed to get a firm, even hold. Personally, I don’t find this feature necessary. I may end up removing the belt. My old model worked just fine for decades without it.The instructions need to be in a larger format, with some clarification added: larger images, stick-on labels for parts X2 and X4, which are so close in looks that it took me a while to figure out which was which. Old eyes, here.My old model had a thick plywood top that weathered through decades of rain, snow, sleet, cold, heat, pounding, clamping, and more. Time will tell how long the species of wood used in the 425 will last. Fortunately, as with the older models, one can replace the wood with whatever is on hand or desired.Assembly Tips:Adding washers to each of the bolts will allow you to tighten the bolts more than without, and the heads won’t cut into the wood. Washers, as is always the case, are left out due to cost savings, not a lack of necessity.The easiest and least frustrating way to attache X4 to the middle and final clamping boards is on a bench or table. Because there aren’t any threads to guide the bolts in, place an X4 under each side of a given board while on a table or bench. Insert the bolt and washer, then give a firm tap on the bolt head with a 12oz or large hammer to force the threads to jamb into the plastic. This is all that is needed to get the bolts to start cutting threads. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THESE. Remember: steel bolts forcing itself into soft, THREADLESSS plastic.Instead of using a hammer to drive the sheer pins into the shaft holes of each handle, large slip jaw pliers make this easy, avoiding possible damage to the handle or shaft.If you find the white plastic screw connectors are not equally spaced on their respective shafts (the top looks crooked in relation to the frame) you can flip the unit on its back side, remove one end of the spring that runs across the belt (to provide tension on it). Then slip off the belt of one pulley and crank the other until the top is even in relation to the frame. Slip the belt back onto the pulley teeth and hook up the tension spring when done.Improvements/Recommendations:The top clamping work boards should be packaged with their respective plastic X2 and X4 components attached.A small bolt or slip-on pinch pin clip would be the better choice for attaching the handles. Asking the purchaser to use a hammer to drive sheer pins though a plastic handle is just asking for service calls to be made and bad reviews to follow.Instructions seem to always be the Achilles's heel for every product needing assembly by the buyer. A larger paper format was needed here, with some labeling on X2 and X4 components a great help.Conclusion:Having had an early model of the 425 for many dependable years of use, I can’t help but look at this new model with disappointment. It is nowhere near the quality, sturdiness, and clamping power of the early models. Whether the 425 is worth the price (for me) is yet to be determined. Outside of the cons given, I look forward to using my new Workmate 425. The design format, for me, is still the best for what I want out of a folding workbench. I doubt this will last as long as its older sibling did, but then again, with the TLC that I had neglected to give to old model applied to the 425, maybe it will.
5.0 out of 5 stars Versatile, well made, 425 is good value.
I wanted a “Workmate”. My dad had one back in the day, and I was stoked to find them still available. Slight issues putting together, but thanks to other reviews for pointers. The connection between the two winding handles is over elaborate and unnecessary, but I can see how it may assist some users. It seems to be well made, and is extremely versatile. The 425-A is much better value than the 825 Deluxe; they are basically the same but the 425 has more interchangeable “boards” on top and is way less than half the price.
3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing special, but it works.
The build quality is acceptable for the frame and table top, but the gear belt assembly synchronizing the two vice handles is trash. The belt is flimsy plastic that indexes into a hob with 1-2mm rounded gear teeth. The whole thing failed to work consistently right out of the box, slipping of the toque was imbalanced in any way. It’s easier just to cut the belt off entirely and use two hands. The wood surface is thinner than the old models I’ve seen in photos, but this is a wear part anyway and easily replaced. I plan to drill holes to mount my miter saw and have this double as a stand, so the thickness doesn't bother me. For what you get, this is worth the money.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good workbench
Good products, just like my 30 year old one.
5.0 out of 5 stars Cant Beat It
I use this for everything from woodworking to gun cleaning. When Im not doing that it holds plants and balsa models. Great second set of hands.
1.0 out of 5 stars Far cry from the original
This B&D workbench is complete garbage. After assembly (let's ignore that the instructions are just horrible), one of the vise crank clutches did not disengage. One side does, the other doesn't. There is no obvious problem with the crank shaft assembly other than that the spring that puts tension on the plastic gear ring is somewhat stiffer on the side that does not disengage. And as a result of trying to get this to work just over the past hour, the plastic (!) belt that connects the two crank shafts is already so worn out (see other reviews) that it slips of the gear ring at the slightest difference in torque applied to the cranks - which means every time you tighten the vise. We are now left with an otherwise useless folding table.For the record: 1. I know how to put such things together and 2. I own a 25+ year folding B&D workbench that is sturdy and works absolutely perfect to this day. I would have happily paid twice the price for another non-plastic model.UPDATE: Here is how I fixed all this myself (instead of driving 50 miles back and forth to the service center). I think this is going to work just fine, but TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK and this might VOID YOUR WARRANTY. The plastic belt (that is already worn out on mine on day 1) is keeping the two crank shafts in sync. And the crank shaft clutches (on of which was not working on mine right out of the box) allows you to advance the two gears out of sync. So I took out the plastic belt all together. The belt is still worn out but I don't need it any more. One of the clutches is still not disengaging but I don't need them any more either. I can move the front jaw parallel by turning both handles simultaneously like on my original B&D workbench. And I can move the front jaw at any angle within its normal range by turning both handles separately. Added bonus: I can move left and right crank shaft completely independent from each other, whereas, with the belt in place, they can only move in 90 degree increments from each other. With this mod it is now a lot more simple, a lot more functional, a lot more durable, and a lot more like my original workbench. Still only one star for really poor design, cheap materials, and the couple hours of my life I had to put into it to fix its flaws.
Good
Great
Great product
Terrific workbench. Bought it for my son so he has a place to build and create without destroying my wooden floors. It sits in his bedroom and he loves it! Delivery was also super fast which is an added bonus.
Good Product
Very good product Sturdy. Works well Good value for money. Took a little bit of sorting out when it arrived but not a big problem. Easy to use. Very well designed
Excellent
Excellent
Para mi la mejor mesa de trabajo.
En el poco tiempo de uso esta mesa me ha servico como mil, excelente mesa y buen soporte, me ayuda mucho en los trabajos con madera y corte.
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