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I love these slimline cases for Milwaukee sockets. I got a good deal on these three sets and thought I’d make a cabinet for them. My goal was to be able to get into each case without removing them from the cabinet but also have the option of removing the entire case if needed. Turned out great...

Thanks Chris for giving me a heads up on this Type E workmate in my area. Picked it up today. 😊

The early 79-001 workmates are plenty strong enough to use as a step. But it is also there for putting your foot on to hold it down when opening it up.

Thanks. Good to know. If I find any that are in too bad of shape to restore I can save the “H” frames to use in the future. Another question: I’m wondering if I made replacement jaws for sale for the TYPE 2 how many other TYPES would they fit? Is that the most common 79-001 jaw?

I guess I posted it here. Just got lost in the shuffle. Post #1634 page #82

My latest was the 79-004. I’ve emailed you dates and pics of all the 79-001’s I have. I am negotiating this TYPE 3. I hope I get it. But the person is slow to respond.

Mine are all the same part number 975143. Accept for this one and the 79-004. They have the same part number but also have LESTER -1 under the number. The one pictured has a date of 638-32.

I’ve taken many h frame models apart. From what I can tell all the actual h frames are identical except for this JOBMATE version. Am I correct or are there some that are different. TYPE 1’s have the blue letters but other than that. Maybe over seas models are different?

Is this a recent find?

I remove what I can and repaint. First I give it a good scrubbing with Krud Kutter Tough Job remover. It will remove all the dead paint. Then wire brush and steel wool for the tough areas. 2 coats of etching primer and 2 top coats. Rustoleum 2X has been working well.

Here’s one like the Workmate 2000 but it’s called a 79-035 TYPE 2

Just says TYPE 1 and the number 13? Let me know if you need any more pics.

Is this the first workmate?

I actually got both those bushings off TYPE 2s. I’ve never had a TYPE 1. So the owner must of had a TYPE 1 at some time and got them mixed up. That’s another plus for dovetail clamps. They are readily available and no parts to loose. Look back at the pics I sent. You can use regular hold down...

You can do a lot with dovetail grooves. Jigs can be made that screw into the grooves. Specialized stop blocks and hold downs can be made. Cross grooves could be cut. Regular hold down clamps with T bolts can be switched to dovetail bolts and work as well. The grooves don’t affect the natural...