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BLACK+DECKER Workmate Portable Workbench, 425-to-550-Pound Capacity (WM425)

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 756 ratings

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Brand BLACK+DECKER
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Finish Type Brown
Frame Material Alloy Steel

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  • Made in the USA or Imported
  • Workmate transforms into a roomy workbench or bench tool stand
  • Heavyweight steel design holds up to 550-Pound
  • One-handed clamp system allows for independent jaw adjustment
  • Measures 29.2 by 8.9 by 29.5-Inch
  • Includes four swivel pegs, extra block, and vise-to-workbench converter insert
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Easy to assemble
3.8 3.8
Versatility
3.7 3.7
Sturdiness
3.6 3.6

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The most versatile workbench on the market, the Workmate 425 comes with an advanced one-handed clamp system with exclusive clutch design for easy clamping, and a front jaw that swings up for vertical clamping. It folds for easy storage, and has a strong steel construction and holds up to 550-Pound. Its dual height allows for use as a workbench, bench tool stand, vise, or sawhorse. Included Components: WM425 Project Center, (4) Swivel Pegs

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Black & Decker’s WM425 Workmate 425 550-pound capacity portable workbench has an extremely durable and sturdy frame and an innovative one-handed clamp system. Its feature set and reliability make it ideal for carpenters, woodworkers, DIY enthusiasts, home mechanics, and anyone looking for home shop assistance.

WM425 Workmate 425 Portable Workbench
At a Glance:

  • One-handed clamping system adjusts clamps together or separately

  • Adjustable swivel pegs support multiple shapes

  • Adjustable jaws and vertical clamping provide flexibility and stability

  • Dual height adjustment allows legs to fold under

  • Supports up to 550 pounds, 29 inches by 20-5/8 inches of work surface

Black & Decker’s WM425 Workmate 425 portable workbench supports up to 550-pounds and has a one-handed clamp system (view larger). A Host of Helpful Features
The array of helpful attributes within Black & Decker’s WM425 Workmate 425 portable workbench starts with its inventive one-handed clamping system. This clamping system allows the clamps to be adjusted together or separately, providing vast versatility and a range of project usages. It also comes with adjustable swivel pegs that support a wide variety of shapes by holding oddly or un-routinely-shaped work pieces and holding them securely. Also, the adjustable jaws and vertical clamping provides flexibility and stability when clamping materials as well as providing the ability to clamp different sizes.

Substantial and Strong
Black & Decker’s WM425 Workmate 425 portable workbench has a heavy-gauge steel frame construction that supports up to 550 pounds. This is one tough table. It has a handy dual height adjustment, which allows the workbench’s legs to fold under, making it easy to lower the height for larger projects. In addition, the workbench folds up rapidly for simple wall storage or non-intrusive storage within other spaces. It provides you with 1-9/16-inch vertical clamping, 7-1/2-inch parallel clamping, 19-inch parallel peg clamping, and 30-inch diagonal peg clamping.

Dimensions and Warranty
Black & Decker’s WM425 Workmate 425 portable workbench measures 29.2 inches by 8.9 inches by 29.5 inches, and has a work surface of 29 inches by 20-5/8 inches. It comes with a two-year warranty.

About Black & Decker
Since 1910, Black & Decker has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, lighting products, hardware, and other home improvement products. The inventor of the first portable electric drill with pistol grip and trigger switch, Black & Decker has evolved from a small machine shop in Baltimore, Maryland, to a global manufacturing and marketing powerhouse with a broad line of quality products used in and around the home and for commercial applications. When users need to get work done, they trust Black & Decker for the products that will do the job efficiently and reliably.

What's in the Box
One Black & Decker WM425 Workmate 425 portable workbench, 4 swivel pegs.


Black & Decker’s WM425 Workmate 425 portable workbench has helpful features, stores easily, and is very sturdy (click each to enlarge).

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
756 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, mobility, and value of the workbench. For example, they mention it's a decent workbeach that does the job, it'll fit in a small space, and it'd be a good buy. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, ease of assembly, and weight.

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138 customers mention117 positive21 negative

Customers like the performance of the workbench. For example, they say it's a decent workstation that does the job, a good tool, and a useful addition to their home workshop.

"...Great customer service. Still loving the workbench. So versatile." Read more

"...Like 30 years ago. It was very useful for my projects. I decided to upgrade as I just moved...." Read more

"...They come in very hand and are extremely versatile...." Read more

"...Thank you for an excellent, usable, professionable product, and I only voiced my frustration about the clarity of the assembly instructions to help..." Read more

46 customers mention46 positive0 negative

Customers like the mobility of the workbench. They mention that it is easy to set up, store, and move. The small footprint makes it ideal for most work spaces. Some like the size or the table surface area and the three slats for standing some wood on. Overall, most are satisfied with the mobility and functionality of the product.

"...And the 225 is smaller and lighter, which is likely an asset for apartment dwellers or those with limited storage space or need for this slightly..." Read more

"...I like the size or the table surface area and the three slats for standing some wood on end for sanding and examination...." Read more

"I love the fact that it is small, foldable and gives me that little extra work space that I need only once in a while...." Read more

"...It is also a handy portable work table. You can paint things on it without concern.Overall, a useful addition to my home workshop...." Read more

35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the workbench. They say it's well worth the price, a nice portable workbech for the money, and a good buy.

"...The leg locks are also plastic.The good:1. A good price if you able to assemble, align, sand the boards, and fix the problem..." Read more

"Bought this on a cyber monday deal and it's certainly worth the price I payed for it...." Read more

"...But despite its dubious features it may turn out to be a reasonably worthwhile bench. No good for pros or gifted amateurs though...." Read more

"...All in all, this is a pretty nice portable workbench for the money...." Read more

33 customers mention33 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the collapsible workbench. They mention it's easy to fold and store it neatly in the garage. They appreciate that it has a convenient folding work surface that can be set up for projects anywhere. The feet fold under and the clamping side of the table has the option to fold at a 90-degree angle. Overall, customers are happy with the product's compact size and convenient storage capabilities.

"...rear board comes off or can be re-located to meet your needs, the feet fold under and there are shorter feet in each corner with then replace the..." Read more

"...And of course the whole things folds up against a wall, and out of the way in the garage. Hits the spot." Read more

"...extra board for a wider working surface, and it has the option to fold the clamping side of the table at a 90 degree angle for vertical clamping -..." Read more

"...2. Once it is assembled, it seemed sturdy and folds up to about 9 inches high...." Read more

235 customers mention125 positive110 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the workbench. Some mention that the construction is very solid, sturdy, and well-engineered. They say it holds surprisingly solid, considering the flimsy appearance of the parts. However, others say that it seems cheaply manufactured and the work surface is not as solid.

"...Now it doesn't tilt over, it doesn't mar or scratch the floor or damage the bottom of the workbench when standing up...." Read more

"...mention with this is the second 425 I purchased had a slightly chipped wood work surface on one of the 3 pieces...." Read more

"...It gives me the workspace I was lacking, so I don't have to saw things on the lawn furniture anymore and consequently get the wife upset; I tried..." Read more

"I have not used it long, but it has been a nice work bench...." Read more

143 customers mention61 positive82 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the workbench. Some mention that it's pretty easy to put together, goes together relatively quickly, and the instructions are sufficient. However, others say that the instructions were not very clear, vague, and inconsistent. They also mention that the parts descriptions were inconsistent and the illustrations were pictorial.

"...Worst I can say about it so far was that the set up was a bit of a pain, but not too hard. The belt that joins the two cranks was off...." Read more

"...It took me less than 15 minutes to assemble. It took me longer to lightly grease the sliding and moving parts...." Read more

"...I found the instructions VERY difficult to follow, although it was obvious to me what steps had to be taken and the order in which they should they..." Read more

"...Bottom line: no problem with assembly, but could have created issues.These things last forever and hope I get a lot of use out of it...." Read more

27 customers mention12 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the workbench. Some mention it's fairly lightweight, easy to assemble, and folds up and hangs on the wall. They also say it'll provide a stable working base without being too heavy. However, others say that it'd be better suited for heavier projects, as it're made from lighter weight steel.

"...Great once it gets there, but it feels cheap in your hand while moving position...." Read more

"...And the 225 is smaller and lighter, which is likely an asset for apartment dwellers or those with limited storage space or need for this slightly..." Read more

"...I'll use it as a stationary worktable since it is quite heavy and can be stabilized...." Read more

"...The bench is weighted enough to provide a stable working base without being overly cumbersome...." Read more

24 customers mention4 positive20 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the clamping force of the workbench. They mention that it does not clamp securely enough, the mechanism is useless, and the clamp part could be stronger. They also say that the belt makes it less effective as a clamping tool, and that the one-handed tightening feature is poorly made and does not work well.

"...And, the one handed tightening feature is poorly made and does not work well. The original Workmate sits well on its side when folded up...." Read more

"...The clamp board was a little wonky. I looked for a way to align the height better, but the frame structure seemed to be off a bit...." Read more

"...clamping screws with a plastic belt actually makes it less effective as a clamping tool...." Read more

"...turning cranks is an unnecessary complication, and the clamping mechanism is not very sturdy, has a tendency to jam, and takes up space and weight...." Read more

Love it, easy to assemble and fairly light.
5 Stars
Love it, easy to assemble and fairly light.
I ordered mine from HD. It arrived in two days with no packaging problem. It took me less than 15 minutes to assemble. It took me longer to lightly grease the sliding and moving parts. I greased the plastic belt that is used to synchronize the cranking, the bottom of the front blocks, the vise screws threads, the hole of the vise screw so the pin would tap in easier, all the hinges and springs.It seems that a lot of people had problems putting the pins in. To put in the pin I greased the hole in the vise screw, greased the pin, squeezed one end of the pin, ran the pin in and out of the vise crank hole to loosen the hole. The trick is to turn the vise screw so the hole is pointing up, lightly grease the hole AND PUSH the vise screw towards you. (This is important cause if you don't then when you push and tap in the pin into the vise crank onto the vise screw the holes might not be aligned and go in.) Once you push the vise crank onto the vise screw, align the holes, push the pin into the vise crank and feel that it is seated(onto the groove) to the vise screw hole (make sure that the vise screw is still pushed towards you). Put your hand under the vise crank to hold it while you now lightly tap the pin with a small hammer. Use your hand to hold it up while you're tapping. Do the same to the other vise cranks.Step #7 says "Install the front vise jaw on top of the TOP BLOCKS". It should be "FRONT BLOCKS" not top blocks.You can use a ratchet instead of the included wrench to tighten the 6 screws to the blocks. It will be easier. Just tighten slowly. Do not over tighten the front blocks or it will not slide easily forward or backwards when you turn the crank. You might even break the plastic vise crank and/or belt while trying to turn it if you over tighten the screws to the front blocks which I think many people did after reading their reviews not knowing why their crank broke and blaming it on where it's made and the product.Lightly grease the vise screws, the bottom of the front block and the belt. Then turn BOTH cranks with BOTH hands several times fully back and forth to loosen it otherwise the belt might snap if one of the vise screw is too tight.When it's standing on its side while it is folded up, it doesn't seem to be too steady so what I did was I added 4 leveling rubber feet to the bottom. I drilled 4 holes, tapped it and screwed in leveling rubber feet. Now it doesn't tilt over, it doesn't mar or scratch the floor or damage the bottom of the workbench when standing up. I made my own one time tap screw since I didn't own any. I got a bolt with the same screw threading, used the workbench and clamp dogs to clamp on the bolt and used my rotory tool to slices 4 slots on the bolt. Then drilled a hole slightly smaller than the threading into the bottom of the workbench , used a ratchet and slowly tapped the hole to create the threading. (See the pictures that I added)The only issue I had was that the middle board was slightly warped other than that everything else was perfect. I called customer service and they said they will send me a complimentary replacement and should receive it in 7-10 business days.Hope this helps people who are having a hard time assembling it and issues with the boards.And for less than $100 what do you expect a tank?Loving this bench and their customer service.update..6/3/13 .... received the new bamboo clamp boards today. They sent me all three boards not just the warped one that I told them about. Great customer service. Still loving the workbench. So versatile.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it, easy to assemble and fairly light.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2013
I ordered mine from HD. It arrived in two days with no packaging problem. It took me less than 15 minutes to assemble. It took me longer to lightly grease the sliding and moving parts. I greased the plastic belt that is used to synchronize the cranking, the bottom of the front blocks, the vise screws threads, the hole of the vise screw so the pin would tap in easier, all the hinges and springs.
It seems that a lot of people had problems putting the pins in. To put in the pin I greased the hole in the vise screw, greased the pin, squeezed one end of the pin, ran the pin in and out of the vise crank hole to loosen the hole. The trick is to turn the vise screw so the hole is pointing up, lightly grease the hole AND PUSH the vise screw towards you. (This is important cause if you don't then when you push and tap in the pin into the vise crank onto the vise screw the holes might not be aligned and go in.) Once you push the vise crank onto the vise screw, align the holes, push the pin into the vise crank and feel that it is seated(onto the groove) to the vise screw hole (make sure that the vise screw is still pushed towards you). Put your hand under the vise crank to hold it while you now lightly tap the pin with a small hammer. Use your hand to hold it up while you're tapping. Do the same to the other vise cranks.
Step #7 says "Install the front vise jaw on top of the TOP BLOCKS". It should be "FRONT BLOCKS" not top blocks.
You can use a ratchet instead of the included wrench to tighten the 6 screws to the blocks. It will be easier. Just tighten slowly. Do not over tighten the front blocks or it will not slide easily forward or backwards when you turn the crank. You might even break the plastic vise crank and/or belt while trying to turn it if you over tighten the screws to the front blocks which I think many people did after reading their reviews not knowing why their crank broke and blaming it on where it's made and the product.
Lightly grease the vise screws, the bottom of the front block and the belt. Then turn BOTH cranks with BOTH hands several times fully back and forth to loosen it otherwise the belt might snap if one of the vise screw is too tight.
When it's standing on its side while it is folded up, it doesn't seem to be too steady so what I did was I added 4 leveling rubber feet to the bottom. I drilled 4 holes, tapped it and screwed in leveling rubber feet. Now it doesn't tilt over, it doesn't mar or scratch the floor or damage the bottom of the workbench when standing up. I made my own one time tap screw since I didn't own any. I got a bolt with the same screw threading, used the workbench and clamp dogs to clamp on the bolt and used my rotory tool to slices 4 slots on the bolt. Then drilled a hole slightly smaller than the threading into the bottom of the workbench , used a ratchet and slowly tapped the hole to create the threading. (See the pictures that I added)
The only issue I had was that the middle board was slightly warped other than that everything else was perfect. I called customer service and they said they will send me a complimentary replacement and should receive it in 7-10 business days.
Hope this helps people who are having a hard time assembling it and issues with the boards.
And for less than $100 what do you expect a tank?
Loving this bench and their customer service.

update..6/3/13 .... received the new bamboo clamp boards today. They sent me all three boards not just the warped one that I told them about. Great customer service. Still loving the workbench. So versatile.
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