Manufacturer: Black & Decker
Model: WM225
Rating: 
(32 reviews)
| List Price: Offer Price: $59.95 |
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Features:
- Portable project center and workbench; can be used as vise too
- Folds easily for storage and transporting; holds up to 450 pounds
- Durable steel construction
- Includes 1 workbench and 4 vise attachments
- 2-year home-use warranty
Product Description
Workmate 225 Workbench, Folds For Easy Storage, Steel Construction Holds Up To 450 LB, Dual Height For Use As A Workbench, Bench Tool Stand, Vise Or Sawhorse.
Amazon.com Review
The Workmate 225 might be what’s missing from your home shop. Its versatility makes it an especially ideal choice for those with limited shop floor space: Use it as a workbench, a bench tool stand, a vise, or a sawhorse; when the job’s done, you can quickly break it down and store it out of the way. (Try that with a regular workbench!) Its portability is no small advantage: essentially, the Workmate lets you move your shop wherever you need it. The Workmate’s legs fold under to provide the lower height and stability needed for use as a base for bench tools. Its all-steel construction and rubber feet ensure a stable, strong work surface that supports up to 450 pounds. And its independently adjustable jaws have two swivel pegs each, allowing you to hold almost anything. The Workmate 225 is Black & Decker’s intro model. They also offer the Workmate 550, which is a little burlier, has a nice clamping device, and is more expensive. For light-duty, home shop use, though, the Workmate 225 is an excellent choice. –Tim Block
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5 Comments
This product works great a medium duty, portable workspace. The fold-out “mini legs” are nice for adjusting height based on use. However, the clamping ability is only so so. Further the clamp cracks are rather fragile and easily broken when the unit is folded up.
this is a wanna be workmate. I own one I purchased 25 years ago, it is still functional and much better made than the new model. But of course the old model was made in this country, not china !!
The workbench arrived in good shape (even if the shipping box was knocked around) and was fairly simple to assemble. Used exclusively so far for cutting lumber, it has performed well. Clamps uneven pieces of wood nicely.
This Workmate workbench is well-built, solid as a rock and has a host of applications. It was easy to assemble and has worked flawlessly. The vise function, the stability of the fold-out legs and the sturdy construction have made this a pleasure to use. Buy one and enjoy its many uses!
This product arrived missing the vice screws. I placed multiple calls to Black & Decker customer service to get this resolved. They first stated that items sold through Amazon.com were not guaranteed. They backed down on that stance quickly. Then they could not find any documentation for this product in their database, so they guessed and sent me the wrong parts. Repeat phone calls ensued, each time with the argument that products sold through Amazon are not guaranteed. They finally gave up and sent me to a local service center. That also took multiple calls – they didn’t even answer the phone the first time. However, they did figure out the right parts and got them to me (after wanting me to pay for them, which I refused).
The product itself is great. I’m working on a fairly large project that has taken many weekends, and the Workmate has been an extremely useful tool that has saved me many hours. I highly recommend the product – just cross your fingers and hope that it arrives with all parts.