Customer Reviews
Good idea - but flimsy 
2008-05-09
Maybe I was expecting a bit much for the price, but this table wasn't sturdy enough to be very useful. It is made of stamped sheet metal and has nylon threads. If you try to clamp anything with much force the threads just strip or jump.
very flimsy product 
2008-04-17
I just got mine and this product has nothing to do with product descriptions. It is flimsy has alignment problems and crank is a joke really. And instructions are ridiculous. I will send mine back. Do not bother buying this thing unless you will use it once in a year.
Workmate WM425 
2008-03-28
This was very easy to put together, works great as a tool stand (planer, miter saw) and is overall a very solid piece of equipment. I have no doubt that it would support 550lbs as advertised. Great as a moblie shop table.
Black and Decker WM425 
2008-03-23
Its ok it is not as good as its predecessor but its alright the mechanism that works both cranks at the same time is a little wiggie but other than than that works ok
Workmate 425 2008-03-15
The work bench is as described, but I was unhappy with the shipping. Bench came in factory box. It appeared to not be heavy enough to withstand long distance shipping. Holes in it and pretty beat up. However the product was not damaged.
Don't make them like they used to 2008-02-26
Workmate&tmreg. 425 Workbench, 1 Handed Clamp Portable Project Center, Front Jaw Swings Up For Vertical Clamping, Folds For Easy Storage, Holds Up To 550 LB.
Versatile Workbench 2008-02-06
I bought one of these at ACE recently after hearing good things about it from several employees. Brought it home, assembled it quickly and easily, and have loved every minute of it.
I labeled each of the holes based on which of my tools match up and have a couple lag bolts/wing nuts that I use to secure my tools on the fly. I saw another reviewer kept his tools bolted to plywood, which would also clamp down easily.
All I can say is that this handy, versatile table has allowed me to do a variety of jobs much more easily than I did them in the past (when I had my chop saw sitting on the floor - oy, my back!) What a great little table that folds up nicely so the wife stays happy, too!
Some improvements over older models 2008-01-29
This bench is an ideal addition to any workshop, basement, shed, etc. It folds up nice and compact, and serves as a great place for quick set ups and light clamping.
The 90 degree clamping feature is handy, though very limited. It can really only clamp narrow objects, since the rails get in the way and there's only about 1" of clamping surface. Being able to move two of the top sections is certainly a plus, though the plastic securing pegs seem like they'll eventually break.
In comparison to my old 79-001 "Deluxe Dual Height" Workmate that belonged to my father and is now mine, the clamping deck doesn't have nearly as much opening/closing travel, the parts are mostly cheap plastic, and it doesn't have stiffening boards to keep the top flat. Two of the three decks on mine are bowed, and it's never been used for anything heavy or has been hammered on.
I rarely use the orange deck clamps and they often get misplaced. A storage spot would be nice to keep them from getting lost, though I'm sure B&D doesn't mind selling replacements :) There are two holes in the step area that look like they might hold them, but they're a tad too small and the pegs get jammed up if you try to store them there (I found that out the hard way)
Does the job nicely. 2008-01-07
I've sold many of these in years gone by, but found myself needing an extra pair of hands, work bench, cutting table and decided it was time I got one for myself. It's a little awkward to lug around is my only complaint, but then I say that about a lot of the stuff I need to work with. LOL
Aside from a little stiffness initially, setting up and breaking down, which they warn about in the instructions, I've found it very quick and easy to put in place and it's heavy enough not to move around when you put your back into working on something, yet gentle enough that it hasn't marred any of the cast brass pieces I'm working to restore.
All in all, if you're a craftsman working on your own, or a home hobbyist that finds out too often that the pair of hands supplied you at birth are insufficient to get the job done safely, conveniently or well, this is a great addition to your tool collection and for the price an absolute steal.
Nice, but 
2007-12-30
As others have commented - I can't believe the problems has still not been addressed - my flimsy package arrived in shreds with the workbench damaged. Amazon promptly replaced it. Assembling the unit is simple, especially if you ignore the somewhat obtuse instructions, but the tool supplied for tightening the bolts is best replaced with a socket wrench as the bolts were nearly impossible to tighten with the supplied tool.
Otherwise, the unit seems quite convenient for light duty work and stores easily. Construction is a bit cheesy, but the unit is serviceable.
