BLACK+DECKER Workmate Plus, Work Bench Tool Stand Saw Horse , Dual Height with Heavy Duty Steel Frame, WM825

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One of the biggest names in DIY, Stanley know a thing or two about making the best folding workbench. The solid plastic construction and wealth of clamping holes make this a seriously handy and portable bit of kit.

Timber is a trusted material when it comes to making a good workbench – it’s strong, sturdy, and can take a pounding. But don’t forget that hard resinous plastics can be just as tough in some applications. A metal workbench might sound too heavy, but a clever mix of aluminium and sturdy steel construction can work well. Hold Steady with a Vice A folding or portable workbench is incredibly handy – with these multi-purpose workbenches you can take your work surface with you to the job and hide it away when you don’t need it anymore. Looking like the sort of workbench that belongs in a proper workshop, the Arbor Garden Solutions Pressure Treated Workbench is a rustic thing of beauty. Standing at 6 feet long and with seriously chunky legs and cross bracing, you could hammer away on this solid workbench for years without it breaking down. The construction of the worktop is rigid cellular plastic that feels solid and shouldn’t be prone to warping or mould. There are plenty of dog bench holes machined into the work surface. They give you almost unlimited clamping options for bits of timber in almost any shape.I ready have a vintage Workmate but bought this new model to supplement that and specifically to support a shop made router table top. It performs this latter task reasonably well facilitated by the 3 position moveable jaw which provides enough room for the router to hang through. In other respects the new Workmate is very disappointing because generally the construction is under-engineered. The top is too thin and bends under light pressure so I intend to bond a supplementary layer of plywood to this to improve the overall stiffness. The handles for operating the vice have too much play, are made from soft plastic and have a very sloppy feel - I anticipate that they will fail prematurely, time will tell. Compared with the steadfast feel of my old Workmate the new model is wobbly and does not inspire confidence. I regret buying this and should have sought an older model with 3 position jaw which would have been met my needs more satisfactorily. Read full review The frame then folds relatively flat which allows you to set it against a wall, or hang it up out of the way, to stop it taking up room in your storage This product carries a full 2 year manufacturers warranty covering both faulty materials and faulty workmanship, it does not cover general wear and tear or damage, batteries, blades, bulbs and other consumables. In the unlikely event of a fault the item returned is subject to fair wear & tear and must not have been used beyond the scope of it's design.

There are a few differences in these and that is what explains the various price points. We have listed those below: Vice Jaw Positions - This can range from 0 up to 3 and determines the options for clamping materials

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Wooden clamping material - Most are made from particle board but the WM301 model is made from compressed bamboo It has adjustable swivel pegs and jaw retention grooves which provide clamping versatility and reliable material hold and has been designed for easy set-up and clean-up with rubber feet which are are anti-slip and 3 vice jaw positions for versatility. You can then separate these two wooden strips by cranking two handles and that creates a vice space between the two strips. Into those you can insert material work pieces and then tighten the handles to secure the piece. It has adjustable swivel pegs and jaw retention grooves which provide clamping versatility and reliable material hold and has been designed for easy set-up and clean-up with rubber feet which are anti-slip and 3 vice jaw positions for versatility.

If space is limited, you can’t expect to install a full-size carpenter’s workbench, but if you’ve got a large garage or shed then make the most of the space and put in a full-size free-standing workbench. You’ll have more room for storage and a steadier base to work on. Think of it as a more permanent solution. Timber, Plastic and Metal WorkbenchesWith the dual height models you have 2 choices of height so it can be used as a bench and like a basic saw horse - personally we prefer this as it gives you more use out of the workmate Dual Working Heights - The more expensive models have dual heights. Allows the workmate to be used as a workbench, bench tool stand, vice or sawhorse Its heavyweight steel construction allows support of 250kg and the folding frame allows for compact storage and easy transport with the dual clamping cranks increasing clamping force and versatility. Definitely not designed with portability in mind, this is the best workbench for carpenters and a sturdy workspace for DIYers. It’s ideal for when you want a solid workbench to work on and somewhere to store your power tools. Constructed from pressure-treated CLS timber, it’s just as comfortable out in the garden as it is in the garage. This solid wood bench is not going to rot away on you any time soon.