{"id":9102,"date":"2022-11-07T15:19:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T15:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manintheshed.co.uk\/?p=9102"},"modified":"2024-01-04T15:55:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T15:55:05","slug":"best-black-and-decker-workmate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manintheshed.co.uk\/tools\/best-black-and-decker-workmate\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Black and Decker Workmate UK Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
We compare the various models of Black and Decker workmates so as you can find the one that suits your needs the best. Workmate is really a tradename and it is more accurate to call these folding workbenches, which many other brands make such as Silverline, Wolfcraft, Worx, Draper and Bosch.<\/p>\n
It is fair to say though that most people in the UK will be familiar with the Black + Decker Workmate, and there are thousands of these being used in sheds and garages up and down the UK. That is what we will be checking out here and comparing their 5 different models.<\/p>\n
There are currently 5 models of workmate available on the UK market. We have listed those below with average prices beside those just to give you an indication of what you can expect to pay. The prices can vary a lot, so always check from where you are buying for the exact price at any given time.<\/p>\n
That is of course the most important question to consider. You can see from our short list above the huge variation in prices from \u00a330 to \u00a3200. Don’t make any decision based on price. Make your decision based on will it be able to be used for the jobs that you need to do.<\/p>\n
A folding or portable workbench has multiple uses. They are mainly used for clamping wood so as you can saw, drill or plane it. It is handy for a lot of other uses as well, but don’t lose sight of the main purpose.<\/p>\n
People like to buy a folding one as it is easy to setup, easy to store and it is portable enough to be able to easily move it around to wherever you plan on working.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n All Black + Decker workmates fold up relatively flat. That does make them easy to store or hang up. The frames are made from steel with rubber feet to stop the workmate from slipping. <\/p>\n On top of the steel frame there are a couple of wooden planks that operate like a vice. Two handles, one on each side can be rotated to move the wooden planks in and out to clamp the material you are working on.<\/p>\n The same wooden planks have a series of holes in them and those allow for swivel pegs to be inserted, and that allows you to be able to clamp different sizes of materials, and odd shaped materials.<\/p>\n There are a few differences in these and that is what explains the various price points. We have listed those below:<\/p>\n Size and Weight <\/strong>– Each workmate is a slightly different size and weight – this is worth considering for both storage and moving around<\/p>\n Dual Working Heights<\/strong> – The more expensive models have dual heights. Allows the workmate to be used as a workbench, bench tool stand, vice or sawhorse<\/p>\n Jaw Opening and Jaw Length Distance<\/strong> – The size of each of these determines the width of material you will be able to clamp. Jaw openings can be from 0-11.5cm and up to 0-20.5 cm. Jaw length can be from 61cm to 74cm depending on which model you pick.<\/p>\n Wooden clamping material<\/strong> – Most are made from particle board but the WM301 model is made from compressed bamboo<\/p>\n Vice Jaw Positions<\/strong> – This can range from 0 up to 3 and determines the options for clamping materials<\/p>\n Supporting Weight<\/strong> – How much weight of material the workmate can hold without getting damaged.<\/p>\n One handed Operation<\/strong> – Only the WM825 model allows the workmate to be setup and closed using one hand.<\/p>\nWorkmate Similarities<\/h2>\n
Workmate Differences<\/h2>\n
Workmate Feature Comparison List<\/h2>\n