popsrocks's Full Review: Black & Decker WM225 Workmate 225 Portable Project...
The Black and Decker Workmate is an excellent home addition for many projects and uses. It is a portable unit that weighs about 25 pounds. It can open up to be workbench or sawhorse.
A Work Bench
As a workbench it is strong and can even hold my weight easily if I needed to stand on it. It will hold over 450 pounds but the real use I find is the adjustable table top that can be used as a vice or clamp. The two handles work independently so the size does not have to be perfectly equal. It will secure very odd sizes. This is made even easier by orange coloured pegs that can be placed in different holes on the top of the bench allowing more unique and larger sized material to be held securely. The swivel grips of them make them quite diverse. These can be replaced if lost.
The legs fold out making a very sturdy top. They have rubber bottoms to keep the bench from sliding. I have done hammering on the bench and had no problem.
A Saw Horse?
As a saw horse it doesn't provide for wide surface but I find it very useful for doing small and some larger cuts with my sabre saws on it.
The styling and shape of the Workmate also allows it to be used as a step. One step only but it's also comfortable for changing leg position while doing a project.
The base is all steel and has two wooden pieces that make up the top. I have had mine stored in an open outside shed for years and though the gears underneath need oiling, the rest has stayed in good shape.
Best Feature
The best thing about this is that it is portable. At one time I had a workshop in my basement. That has been replaced over the years and now my projects can only be done in odd places. This workmate allows me to work most anywhere with a solid surface and a vice top. When I'm done it folds up into a fairly tight and compact package and can be stored out of the way waiting to be brought out for the next weekend project.
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