Black & Decker WM425 Workmate 425 350-Pound Capacity Portable Workbench

Black & Decker WM425 Workmate 425 350-Pound Capacity Portable Workbench Review

Black & Decker WM425 Workmate 425 350-Pound Capacity Portable Workbench Feature

• Workmate transforms into a roomy workbench or bench tool stand
• Heavyweight steel design holds up to 350 pounds
• One-handed clamp system allows for independent jaw adjustment
• Measures 29.2 by 8.9 by 29.5 inches
• Includes four swivel pegs, extra block, and vise-to-workbench converter insert

Black & Decker’s WM425 Workmate 425 350-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 350 pounds, 29 inches by 20-5/8 inches of work surface

Black & Decker’s WM425 Workmate 425 portable workbench supports up to 350-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 350 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).

The Black & Decker Workmate project center might just be the item you need to make your home shop complete. 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, then quickly break it down and store it out of the way. Because it's lightweight and portable, you can move it conveniently wherever it's needed. The one-handed vise clamp system, with its exclusive clutch design, provides quick and easy clamping. The Workmate also features an extra block to expand your work surface, four swivel pegs, and an adjustable front jaw that swings up for vertical clamping. Its legs fold under to provide the lower height and stability needed when you're using it as a base for bench tools, and its all-steel construction and rubber feet ensure a stable, strong work surface that supports up to 350 pounds. All in all, we were pretty impressed. With features like these, it's no wonder the Workmate is a popular choice for light-duty and home shop use. --Tim Block