Workmate® 425 Portable Project Center and Vise

MODEL # WM425


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  • Heavy-duty design holds 550 lbs.
  • One-Handed Clamp™ system allows clamps to be adjusted together or independently
  • Adjustable jaws and vertical clamping give you flexibility to clamp odd shapes
  • Adjustable swivel pegs easily clamp awkward shapes
  • Heavy-gauge steel frame securely supports up to 550 lbs.
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$90 MSRP
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Product Details

Key Features

  • Adjustable swivel pegs
  • Heavy-gauge steel frame
  • Adjustable jaws and vertical clamping
  • Dual Height Adjustment
  • One-Handed Clamp™ system
  • Holds 550 lbs.

Benefits

  • Easy to clamp awkward shapes
  • Adjust clamps together or independently
  • Securely supports up to 550 lbs.
  • Flexibility to securely clamp odd shapes
  • legs fold under to lower height for larger projects
  • Heavy-duty

What's Included

  • WM425 Project Center
  • (4) Swivel Pegs

Uses

  • Holds virtually anything
  • Bench tool stand
  • Vise for cutting, painting, etc.
  • Workbench
  • Sawhorse

Technical Specifications

  • Vertical Clamping1-9/16” "
  • Bench Height30 "
  • Parallel Clamping7-1/2" "
  • Diagonal ClampingN/A "
  • Parallel Peg Clamping19 "
  • Diagonal Peg Clamping30 "
  • Work Surface29 "
  • Capacity550 lbs

2 Year Limited Warranty

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two (2) years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways.

The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased (provided that the store is a participating retailer). Returns should be made within the time period of the retailer?s policy for exchanges (usually 30 to 90 days after the sale). Proof of purchase may be required. Please check with the retailer for their specific return policy regarding returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.

The second option is to take or send the product (prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or authorized Service Center for repair or replacement at our option. Proof of purchase may be required. Black & Decker owned and authorized Service Centers are listed under "Tools-Electric" in the yellow pages of the phone directory.

This warranty does not apply to accessories. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Should you have any questions, contact the manager of your nearest Black & Decker Service Center. This product is not intended for commercial use.

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, check country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see the website for warranty information.

     

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    User Reviews for Workmate® 425 Portable Project Center and Vise

    0 people recommended the following review
    Timted Wrote:
    Great product
             
    I have had my workmate so long my boards started seperating i have made my own boards or work surfaces out of 3/4 finished ply wood and sealed them i have had my work mate for over twenty years now and would not trade it fo nothing
    Pros:

    Folds up

    Cons:

    Heavy i have had spine fusion so now i use a dolly to move it when i can

    5/1/2012 8:12:21 PM

    0 people recommended the following review
    johnitx Wrote:
    I now know why these are not sold in stores. No one would buy them if they could see how cheaply constructed they are.
             
    Right out of the box I found broken springs. The board in the front that moves by turning a handle was not properly aligned. I had to remove the cheap plastic tape that is used to tie the two handles together just to even things out. I had an older model from 20 years ago and it was much sturdier and wasn't so cheaply made. I don't know where this thing was made, but Black and Decker is supposed to put out quality products. Maybe 20 years ago, but no more.
    Pros:

    The folding front section.

    Cons:

    Cheap, cheap, cheap.

    4/17/2012 1:24:23 PM

    0 people recommended the following review
    davism Wrote:
    a great step forward
             
    i had a model #225 for over 13 years. used it, abused it, left it in the rain once. it never failed to do what it is designed to do. finally time caught up with it. not bad for a quality tool under $75. just bought a model #425. read the instructions slowly, twice, 5 minutes. assemble a few parts, 11 minutes. ready to use in 17 minutes from box. 5 + 11 = 16....i spent about a minute cleaning up packing scraps.
    Pros:

    more features, heaftier weight

    Cons:

    havent found it yet but if it performs like my old #225......i wont find anything wrong with it.

    9/11/2011 1:32:09 PM

    0 people recommended the following review
    nawalins Wrote:
    Perfect work mate
             
    This is my second WorkMate. You can't beat them for a portable work bench. I worked mine hard and it always was up to the task. I can't say enough about these tools. Just as solid as a rock. I would have a whole shop full of them if I could. One under my table saw, one under my chop saw, and 2 for work benches.
    Pros:

    How solid it feels, how well it clamps and holds both wood and tools like my table saw, my chop saw. Everything I do in my shop I use my WorkMate for.

    Cons:

    That there isn't a bottom shelf to cover the opening. My old Workmate 400 came with a black 3/8" plywood shelp painted black. It was very handy for storage while I was working on a project. This is on my weekend chore list to make.

    12/13/2010 9:50:07 PM

    0 people recommended the following review
    nawalins Wrote:
    Great workbench
             
    I purchased this workbench because my I had used my dad's older B&D workbench. This bench, while not feeling as solid as the older one, is a good platform for all sorts of work. I use mine mostly for building shelves and furniture. It comes in handy as a third hand to hold projects in place. I also use it as a table top to clamp down my portable table saw, miter saw, and router table. The jaws of the vise hold tight once set and the number of holes for the stops is plentiful and positioned well. While I like the fact that you can move the second vise jaw to different positions, I wish that there was a positive lock once you have positioned it there. I do wish that the tops were made of slightly thicker wood so that they maintained a straight and flat top, but, it's possible that having tops thick enough to stay true might make the unit too heavy for its 'portable' status. All in all, a great product that has served me well in the two years I've owned it.
    Pros:

    Collapsible so it doesn't take up much space when stored. Multiple positions available for the second vise jaw. Large top area for when being used as a bench top. Multiple positions for the stops. Durable. Multiple height adjustments.

    Cons:

    Vise tops are a little thin and are not true and flat. Movable second and third vise tops don't positively lock in place, allowing them to move around if you don't have the vise closed tight. The belt for the "One-Handed Clamp™ system" came off the first day I used it, put it back on and then it came off again. I removed it. Would be nice if they had a more durable system for this.

    10/19/2010 12:21:04 PM


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