Black and Decker Workmate Manufactured Date question

[rdbjr57]

I have a WM 200 I need to replace the jaws on. On the underside is a label (copy attached to this thread) that has a “04 75”. I’m just wondering if this is when this was manufactured. I’ve searched but can’t find the answer. I’m hoping someone here has some insight. Thanks very much!

 

[gmcgeo]

I would say that's a very good guess that's the manufactured date. (April 1975)

Seeing Made in England and the older price style makes me think its a vintage set from 75

 

[Packard V8]

First, define jaws. You're showing the planks which serve as the work table. Some would call the inserts which fit in the round holes in the planks the jaws.

The planks are universal; those I've seen would fit early or late Workmates.

jack vines

 

[DGersic]

I have a WM 200 I need to replace the jaws on.

I have a used set that you can have if you’ll pick up or pay shipping.

 

[captain14]

Here’s a thread you may want th read through.

Black & Decker Workmate

All the bench clamps in the kit fit both the knock-off and my Workmate perfectly. I think we are talking about 2 different kinds of Bench Clamps. He's looking for this one. Not the bench dogs.

www.garagejournal.com

 

[rdbjr57]

First, define jaws. You're showing the planks which serve as the work table. Some would call the inserts which fit in the round holes in the planks the jaws.

The planks are universal; those I've seen would fit early or late Workmates.

jack vines

It is the two planks I want to replace.

 

[rdbjr57]

I have a used set that you can have if you’ll pick up or pay shipping.

Very generous of you. Thanks! But I’m getting more into woodworking since I retired. I want to make my own set. But again, thanks for the offer!

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

I have a WM 200 I need to replace the jaws on. On the underside is a label (copy attached to this thread) that has a “04 75”. I’m just wondering if this is when this was manufactured. I’ve searched but can’t find the answer. I’m hoping someone here has some insight. Thanks very much!

Pretty sure that WM 200 is a lot newer than 1975. The very first Workmates came to the US in 74' and used a completely different aluminum H frame for several years. Also retail bar codes, like on your tag, were not even a gleam in the inventors eye yet in the 70's. An add I nabbed on Wolf's site for the WM 200. Production dates from 82'-97'.