Black & Decker Workmate

[Jmellc]

Pulled out my Workmate today for a project. First time I’ve used it in at least 10 years. It’s gotten a little worn & banged up but it’s a great help. I need to make new top boards or buy some if available. Same with clamp inserts. I’d like to buy a few of those.

 

[Half-fast eddie]

I replaced the tops on mine twice before the frame finally got too worn. Second replacement was one piece of 3/4 ply slightly larger than the open width of the two jaws. I didnt use the jaw feature, i preferred a larger rigid top.

 

[RTM]

The main Workmate thread is here.

Black & Decker Workmate

I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate a thread to the Black & Decker Workmate, that folding, versatile bench and vise that has helped many a do-it-yourselfer around the world, including me. It has helped me immensely the odd times I have had to work with wood and sometimes even with the...

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I just got a bag of parts from ereplacementparts which included 4 larger than original dog inserts, for a cheap single level workmate. Not sure if they are available solo.

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Bag,Hardware Part #: 242829-03​

Rockler also sells the dogs, but they don’t clip in as well

Rockler Bench Dogs

Bench Dogs are an inexpensive solution for holding stock in place for belt sanding, hand planing and securing other objects.

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