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    Black & Decker Workmate

    Here are the pics from my 79-001 restore. It's not perfect, but I'm happy with it. Although I might redo the vise jaws. We'll see. https://www.facebook.com/jeff.widor/media_set?set=a.10157702933039151&type=3
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    decent tools made in USA

    I've been looking for a list like this. Thanks!
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    Workmate

    I like the look of the JawHorse. I might have to look into that.
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    Black & Decker Workmate

    Thanks! I just bought a 20mm Forstner bit. I still have half of a 20"x30" section of plywood. Thinking about doing it all over again so I'll have cleaner holes. It's been a learning process, but now I want to do another one. :)
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    Black & Decker Workmate

    What size are the grip holes? I drilled them at 3/4" but they don't seem to be big enough? Do I need to go to 2cm?
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    Black & Decker Workmate

    I was doing some work around the house and I stumbled across a Workmate 79-001 Type 8 that was my father-in-law's. Once I realized what i had I decided to fix it up. So, today, I disassembled it and repainted all the pieces. I purchased 3/4" Baltic Birch Plywood for the vise jaws and ordered a...
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