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product_id: 78115063
title: "BLACK+DECKER Portable Workbench, Workmate Folding Workbench, 550 lb. Capacity with Clamps for Woodworking (WM425-A)"
brand: "black+decker"
price: "€ 4.85"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 10
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# Adjustable jaws & swivel pegs Folds open/closed in seconds 550 lb load capacity BLACK+DECKER Portable Workbench, Workmate Folding Workbench, 550 lb. Capacity with Clamps for Woodworking (WM425-A)

**Brand:** black+decker
**Price:** € 4.85
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Elevate your workspace—portable power meets pro-level precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BLACK+DECKER Portable Workbench, Workmate Folding Workbench, 550 lb. Capacity with Clamps for Woodworking (WM425-A) by black+decker
- **How much does it cost?** € 4.85 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- black+decker enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted black+decker brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Instant Setup:** Folds open or closed in seconds—work anywhere, store effortlessly.
- • **Precision Clamping:** Adjustable jaws and four swivel pegs secure irregular shapes with ease.
- • **Rock-Solid Strength:** Heavy-gauge steel frame supports up to 550 lbs for your toughest projects.
- • **Versatile Workstation:** Large surface plus extra block converts into a powerful vise for multi-tasking pros.
- • **Premium Bamboo Surface:** Durable laminated bamboo worktop resists warping and adds sleek style.

## Overview

The BLACK+DECKER WM425-A Portable Workbench combines rugged alloy steel construction with a premium laminated bamboo surface, delivering a 550 lb load capacity. Featuring adjustable jaws, swivel pegs, and a quick-fold design, it’s engineered for versatile woodworking, DIY, and automotive tasks. Compact yet robust, it’s the go-to portable workstation for professionals who demand strength and convenience on the move.

## Description

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Review: Good Product - Very good product Sturdy. Works well Good value for money. Took a little bit of sorting out when it arrived but not a big problem. Easy to use. Very well designed
Review: Not Bad, as far as it goes - As far as it goes, this workmate is as solid as its predecessors. However I find that having to lay the thing flat on the floor to open it is a bit of a bind (I'm not in the first flush of youth and have an historic back injury to consider). That said, once you have passed the "try to locate the unlocking catches with your fingers" test, it does swing up easily enough and locks into place firmly. The thing that defies my limited intelligence though is the top which, being in three pieces that seem to have very individual minds of their own, appears to require a degree in jiggery-pokery to get everything in the right positions to grip whatever it is you are trying to grip. It frustrates me beyond belief and honestly, at those moments, I wish I had bought one of the simpler versions. Still, I've had it a while now and I do use it for all sorts of jobs, mind-bending worktop arrangements notwithstanding. Compared with my last Workmate, it weighs a ton, but I can still carry it, if a bit awkwardly. The mechanism linking the two winding handles seems a good idea and does help to reduce wonky closing of the jaws. Which is fine until you actually want to clamp something that is an odd shape. Maybe I'm just being fussy. The toothed band which joins the two handles seems fragile and the splines on the handles completely ignore it if you try to clamp something really tightly. It's ok at the moment, but I'm just waiting for it to snap. The fold-down legs do give a useful extra few inches of height and, although I haven't actually used it yet, the ninety-degree upright clamping facility will probably come in very handy one day. Would I buy another one? Mmm maybe, but I have my doubts. I will probably run this one into the ground first and, judging by the length of time I had it's predecessor (which still has a secondary function) I suspect that either I or it (or both) will be too old and crochety before I am ready to part with more money for such a tool.

## Features

- ICONIC WORKMATE PROJECT CENTER - Classic portable folding work table and vise for carpentry, woodworking, DIY projects, automotive work and more
- RUGGED STABILITY - Holds up to 550 lbs with heavy-gauge steel frame and laminated bamboo stalk worktop
- VERSATILE STRENGTH - Adjustable jaws, vertical clamping, and four adjustable swivel pegs for irregularly-shaped objects
- EASY SETUP - Folds open and closed in seconds for easy setup and storage
- MORE WAYS TO WORK - Large working surface with extra block easily converts to vise

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00PTX62Q4 |
| Base Type | Leg |
| Best Sellers Rank | 506,400 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 186 in Power Tools Stands |
| Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
| Brand Name | BLACK+DECKER |
| Colour | Black / Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,109 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Steel |
| Finish type | Steel |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00076174736038 |
| Included Components | BLACK+DECKER Portable Workbench |
| Is Assembly Required? | Yes |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 73.3D x 77W x 79.2H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 18.64 Kilograms |
| Item weight | 18.64 Kilograms |
| Load Capacity | 550 pound |
| Manufacturer | Black & Decker |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WM425-A |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 2 year limited warranty. |
| Material | Bamboo , Steel |
| Material Type | Bamboo,Steel |
| Minimum Height | 8.9 Inches |
| Model Number | WM425-A |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product dimensions | 73.3D x 77W x 79.2H centimetres |
| UPC | 076174736038 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BLACK+DECKER
- **Colour:** Black / Black
- **Item weight:** 18.64 Kilograms
- **Material:** Bamboo,Steel
- **Product dimensions:** 73.3D x 77W x 79.2H centimetres

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this a us model? black and decker uk website only lists two models.. the 301 and the 550**
A: Yes us only could not find it in uk

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Product
*by J***N on 14 June 2025*

Very good product Sturdy. Works well Good value for money. Took a little bit of sorting out when it arrived but not a big problem. Easy to use. Very well designed

### ⭐⭐⭐ Not Bad, as far as it goes
*by B***D on 30 May 2026*

As far as it goes, this workmate is as solid as its predecessors. However I find that having to lay the thing flat on the floor to open it is a bit of a bind (I'm not in the first flush of youth and have an historic back injury to consider). That said, once you have passed the "try to locate the unlocking catches with your fingers" test, it does swing up easily enough and locks into place firmly. The thing that defies my limited intelligence though is the top which, being in three pieces that seem to have very individual minds of their own, appears to require a degree in jiggery-pokery to get everything in the right positions to grip whatever it is you are trying to grip. It frustrates me beyond belief and honestly, at those moments, I wish I had bought one of the simpler versions. Still, I've had it a while now and I do use it for all sorts of jobs, mind-bending worktop arrangements notwithstanding. Compared with my last Workmate, it weighs a ton, but I can still carry it, if a bit awkwardly. The mechanism linking the two winding handles seems a good idea and does help to reduce wonky closing of the jaws. Which is fine until you actually want to clamp something that is an odd shape. Maybe I'm just being fussy. The toothed band which joins the two handles seems fragile and the splines on the handles completely ignore it if you try to clamp something really tightly. It's ok at the moment, but I'm just waiting for it to snap. The fold-down legs do give a useful extra few inches of height and, although I haven't actually used it yet, the ninety-degree upright clamping facility will probably come in very handy one day. Would I buy another one? Mmm maybe, but I have my doubts. I will probably run this one into the ground first and, judging by the length of time I had it's predecessor (which still has a secondary function) I suspect that either I or it (or both) will be too old and crochety before I am ready to part with more money for such a tool.

### ⭐⭐⭐ It's ok, but I was expecting it to be much better
*by C***N on 16 January 2022*

There are only 3 workmates widely available in the UK, and they are all basic or compact models. So I ordered 2 of these and had them shipped from the US (kinda expensive) Do yourself a favour and throw away the assembly instructions. They are the usual cryptic diagram nonsense with no text. Would it really be so much trouble to provide multi-lingual instructions with actual text, how many of these do B&D sell a year, yet cant be bothered to hire a one-off translator? Anyway, search youtube for "how to assemble your workmate 425" by "workmateguy" and this will help you lots The wooden surfaces are nice, made from compressed bamboo, kinda shiny and rigid like laminate floor boards. No warping for me, although other users have had this problem. The metal frame feels quite cheaply machined with lots of sharp edges, although seems sturdy enough. The rubber caps simply refuse to stay gripped onto the feet, so will either have to be glued on, or drilled and then bolted. The two vice handles are connected in tandem with a cheap plastic belt. It doesn't work very well and also removes the ability to close the vice at an angle. You can fix this by either cutting the belt, or digging around and trying to remove it altogether, but the workmate provides no easy way to just disengage it temporarily. People have been complaining for years about how stupid this design is, but B&D do nothing. Worst of all, the crank shafts and handles are attached by having to hammer a metal pin. For me the metal pin simply would not go into the hole no matter how gentle or hard I hammered. Not sure whether the pins I got were malformed, but I ended up having to use a nut and bolt to secure it. Overall, I'll get some good use of out these workmates, but I can't say I'm that impressed with the build quality, and even the design is not that clever, with obvious improvements even to a non-designer. Ultimately they've cheaped out on a lot of things which they shouldn't have

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*Store origin: AT*
*Last updated: 2026-10-23*