Black and Decker workmate

[Zino1]

I have had my workmate for well over 20 years. (at least i think it is a workmate. All identifcation has long since worn off)
The top finally gave way and I am replacing it with new wood.
The question is .. has anybody seen this type of screw before and if so what is it called?
I can use different bolts/screws for the replacement. I just have never seen this type before.

 

[wssix99]

Menard's just had new Workmates on sale for $9.99.

 

[Zeke]

$9.99?

Anyway, all of eBay doesn't have that part. What is it?

 

[wssix99]

$9.99?

Yea. Still on sale -> https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...ort/wm125/p-1444425476318-c-1496857146263.htm

 

[Jacko264]

It’s a special kind of bolt just for black and decker

 

[4xdog]

Menard's just had new Workmates on sale for $9.99.

And an everyday low price of $14.99? Dayum.

 

[Citation]

I have had my workmate for well over 20 years. (at least i think it is a workmate. All identifcation has long since worn off)
The top finally gave way and I am replacing it with new wood.
The question is .. has anybody seen this type of screw before and if so what is it called?
I can use different bolts/screws for the replacement. I just have never seen this type before.

Looks like a variation on a hub stud. I wouldn't search for screws, rather for studs that go into wood. Not sure if that will help.

Damn that's a cheap price on the basic workmate.

 

[Skyman]

There's been a long-running thread dedicated to the Workmate. Suggest the OP post this query over there. There's probably somebody there who has salvaged parts. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/black-decker-workmate.92136/

 

[Zeke]

Yea. Still on sale -> https://www.menards.com/main/tools/...ort/wm125/p-1444425476318-c-1496857146263.htm

I wouldn't put a flower pot on that POS.

 

[welder4956]

I would call it a splined flat head bolt, but that may not be the correct description if you are trying to find one. You might try looking up your model number here to see if you can find them: https://www.ereplacementparts.com/black-and-decker-workmate-parts-c-4167_4340.html

 

[cgrutt]

These seem similar https://www.mcmaster.com/products/splined-bolts

 

[nadogail]

Looks like a screw to fasten decking in rail cars.

 

[4xdog]

Looks kinda like a fastener IKEA might use in some flat pack furniture.

But what’s the underlying idea? The splined section seems to be intended to prevent the fastener from turning, which is kind of an odd feature for a screw.

 

[The Cobbler]

clean them up in a vinegar bath, run a thread restorer over them & re-use them