BLACK+DECKER Workmate Plus, Work Bench Tool Stand Saw Horse , Dual Height with Heavy Duty Steel Frame, WM825
BLACK+DECKER WM825 Workmate Dual Height Tough Workbench
The BLACK+DECKER WM825 Workmate Deluxe Workbench has been designed with keen DIYers and their limitless projects in mind. The Workmate allows you to fix the piece you are working on, to the workbench, so that you can work on it with both hands without the risk of it moving during the application.
Thanks to the ideal solution of dual height, the tool can be used as a workbench, bench tool stand, vice or sawhorse, giving you the ability to work on a number of various projects. Dual clamping cranks and adjustable swivel pegs increase clamping force and offer versatility.
It has been designed for easy set up and clean up and thanks to enhanced one-handed clamp system it allows clamps to be adjusted together or independently. Its heavyweight construction allows support of up to 250 kg. Front jaw swings up for vertical clamping, increasing flexibility to clamp odd-shaped objects.
Durable steel frame construction makes the workbench robust and sturdy. In addition, workbench legs have rubber, anti-slip feet fitted to avoid any risk of slippage when force is applied during the application.
The frame of this workbench easily folds for compact storage and easy transport.
Overview
- Working heights: 800/620 mm
- Folded size: 830 x 740 x 200 mm (W x H x D)
- Vice jaw opening: 0 – 205 mm
- Maximum load: 250 kg
- Vertical clamping
- Three vice positions
- One-handed operation
 |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Working Heights | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Folded size (W x H x D) | 63 x 89 x 13 cm | 61 x 74 x 19.5 cm | 74.2 x 74 x 20 cm | 83 x 74 x 20 cm |
| Vice Jaw Opening | 0-11.5 cm | 0-13.6 cm | 0-13.6 cm | 0-20.5 cm |
| Vice Jaw Length | 61 cm | 61 cm | 74 cm | 74 cm |
| Max Table Width – Jaws Open | 34.1cm | 38.4 cm | 38.4 cm | 54.1 cm |
| Vice Jaw Positions | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Maximum Load | 160 kg | 250 kg | 250 kg | 250 kg |
| One Handed Operation | No | No | No | Yes |
| Fully Assembled | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vice Jaw Material | Compressed Bamboo | Particle Board | Particle Board | Particle Board |
| Weight: | 14.6 kg |
| Dimensions: | 83 x 74 x 20 cm; 14.55 Kilograms |
| Model: | WM825-XJ |
| Part: | WM825 |
| Colour: | Black/ Brown |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Stanley Black & Decker |
| Colour: | Black/ Brown |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Was pretty easy to set up, I had trouble with the last screws on the top pieces but brilliant, helped make a fence I could of not done without table holding one end while I used both hands to twist right way around, and pieces together. Ok for cutting and sanding too
Well made, great price, a must for every workshop. five star.
The diagram showing assembly are not very distinct,nor are there any specific instructions
Not difficult to put together but could do with some words in instructions, folds easily but be careful of fingers, once you get knack your OK, being made of bamboo was for me the selling point and it folds to a good size.
Excellent piece of kit for 20 quid! fiddly to put together, so would recommend watching YouTube video. I had my iPad by my side throughout and just kept pausing it at each step. took about 40 mins but definitely worth it in the end!
The work bench was for my grandson and he loves it, does what it said on the tin!!!!
I found the item as discribed by the seller. Well constructed and strong. How ever it was spoilt by a small item missing. Not warrenting a return of such a large item, and not effecting the performance at the present time. The rubber cushion for the upper feet. One was missing. Two of us unpacked on a clear floor and did a final check. Conclusion, It was missing before it was sent. I wish those packing would be more careful in their checking during packing.
Wherever you are working you can easily take this with to either use as a workbench/ Vice or a table for keeping your work tools together for the job you are doing. I had the original one for 50 years!!! – so they do last and are an essential item to have. Please note I used the Lady on You tube to guide me when assembling. The paper drawings with it are next to useless!!!!!
Solidly built and sturdy, this Workmate is nicely finished and a versatile aid for all those projects requiring a ‘second pair of hands.’ However the instructions for setting up could be better, as construction proved to be fiddly and long-winded.
Soon as box was opened. You could see the product has a large scratch along the top. Not sure what happened to quality control? Returned for refund.
Once assembled this is an impressive workbench. (The instructions are confusing, so recommend you view a YouTube video instead). The quality isn’t up to the standards of earlier models but good enough for my needs as an occasional DIYer. It lacks a lower shelf, so I’ve cut a piece of plywood which fits nicely in place. The day after I ordered it Amazon reduced the price by 10 – GReat!! Overall a good product with minor niggles.
Strong and stable a quality well known name you can trus
The instruction manual for assembly is poor but here are plenty of videos on the internet to help.
Otherwise, a great portable bench!
I bought this BLACK+DECKER Workmate and once it was opened, just sat down and carefully studied the instructions. From then on, no problems at all. I thought it was easy to put together. It’s very sturdy. I put my full weight on it by pressing down on it. The thing didn’t move and it comes with rubber feet as well. Good purchase.
This table has to be built, clear instructions make this a straightforward task, folds away nicely for storage.
A great value work bench.
It’s tricky to put together as the instructions don’t call out which way up the black plastic blocks that you use to attach the wood bits to the metal legs so I struggled until I watched a YouTube video on how to use them. Basically it’s the opposite of what you’re naturally going to think is the right way up.
Other then bad instructions it’s a great product & fantastic value for a DIYer.
Simple to put together and once complete I don’t know why I sued to struggle on without one, makes all those DIY jobs so much easier and the price was great , well impressed
I bought “BLACK+DECKER Workmate Plus, Work Bench Tool Stand Saw Horse , Dual Height with Heavy Duty” to replace my 30+ year old Black and Decker workmate. They aren’t as sturdy as the old one but it does the job. I went for this one with the flip up front as it should at some point save me from having to use separate clamps
I haven’t had a chance to road test this yet but it all seems reasonable quality for the price and I’m sure it will do the job. With all these things the amount of use I give it will tell. Back and Decker is usually a fairly safe medium use bet. If my last workmate was anything to go by I’ll be more than happy.
I purchased two of these Workmates at the beginning of December 2021. If you look at the photographs you will see the wear and tear damage to one of them after only a few uses. I use these for DIY. This broken belt is the one that connects the two handles that allows the vice to close evenly while operating either handle. It now does not work on this item and I expect it to fail on the second workmate. Tut tut Black and Decker. The belt is so inferior to requirements that it is a useless feature to have on this product if it is destined to fail, which I believe it will, on any of them given my experience and what I can see. This is a real headache for the consumer and the retailer. I have a Black and Decker Workmate that is over 30 years old and still going strong. I now wonder how long are these destined to last.
Awesome piece of kit, necessary for and work on the house, and this one having the larger work surface and angle adjustable top plate, that is very handy. It’s sturdy just like all black & Decker Workmates. Wouldn’t be without one.
The only downside are the build instructions, they are awful. Honestly who was responsible for such rubbish.. they need a word with themselves. To create knock those build seps together and leave work thinking they’ve just done a brilliant job the mind boggles, and worse no one at black and decker noticed how bad they were.
But, luckily there are some very handy YouTube videos available from people that have assembled this model and you’ll have it assembled in minutes. Apart from that, it’s an essential piece of kit.
Just so you know though. Compacted or setup, it is noticeably bigger than the standard workmate.
I love workmates and actually have three of my own. Multiple workmates just increases what you can do. But this one was bought as a gift for a friend. It came needing more assembly than any of mine and still with the pain in the backside handle mounting. But it’s still a classic and versatile bench that will last for years to come. It’s the basic one height model which I personally prefer because it’s quick to set up and put away in comparison to the dual height version. It takes up less room in storage and because of this it is more likely to be used in hurry. My friend is happy with it. Who wouldn’t be
Although it’s a black and decker kit the instructions could be better on how to assemble
For instance there is a part you have to use to tighten the nuts up with but it doesn’t tell you that and fitting the worktop it give the plastic runners information but they show the wrong way up
Could be bette
The Workmate is a sturdy platform for DIY.. I had a much older one (nearly 25years ) that after DIY abuse had come to the end of its useful life. THe new one is great.
HOWEVER, the creator of the instruction sheet for this needs to try again…
Took ages to sort out which bits fitted where and much jiggery pokkery to get the moveable wind in platform to close parallel to the fixed platform. All working now, but be warned!
Comes as a flatpack with assembly instructions which look as if they’ve been drawn by a child. Difficult to follow, especially at section 5 until you realise that the component is a “spanner”. B&D should take a leaf out of Haynes Manuals and use photographs, better wording and sequencing. Once assembled the product seems to work OK and fulfils its intended purpose.
Overall I’m happy with the workmate but I had one issue.
Mine arrived misaligned. The handles weren’t rotated to the same orientation and the bench clamped unevenly. i.e. One side would close about 2cm earlier than the other. This should be a simple fix. Just dis-engage the belt, align, re-engage the belt. Unfortunately the belt is so tight that this is really awkward to do without breaking the plastic belt. I managed to do it but in the process, the belt is partially ripped along the seam where the loop was joined. Fingers crossed it holds up!
I have owned, and used a Workmate for many years now, I wouldn’t be without it, its durable, strong, easy to set up and stores flat. When our daughters partner saw it in use recently, he said how it was just what he had been looking for. We purchased this new version of the Black&Decker Workmate as a Christmas present, knowing it will be used often, and last a lifetime, and be a worthwhile present.
I should have bought one years ago. It takes up little space when folded and provides a stable base to work on for sawing and other DIY tasks. It holds awkward shapes steady when you’re working on them and it is easy to alter the grips or the size of the work bench.
Great for DIY projects around the home. The inbuilt clamps really helped when cutting new flooring.
Thankgod there is a picture of it assembled on the box because the instructions weren’t very detailed, but….once I’d say back and studied the picture I was glad that I hadn’t got to ask a male neighbour to help.
My last workmate gave up the ghost after 40yrs great service. At age 66 I Umm’d and Aaah’d about getting another, but a useful tool to have and frustrating if you need one and haven’t got one. I like the idea of the tilting back plate which the old one didn’t have. The whole thing feels more flimsy, the timber on top is almost half the thickness of my old one, but will probably outlive me. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was the assembly was a pig, there were no clear instructions (maybe because I got a warehouse deal not in original box) but it was an interesting puzzle nonetheless. good bit of kit overall
This was bought to be used in a newly set-up Men’s Shed where space is limited in workspace. I have had one of these for 30-40 years and it is still going strong. This is a much better version than my one with sturdier frame and wider top and jaw spacing. The only part I am unsure about is the perforated belt which connects the two winding handles to enable faster opening and closing of the jaws. I suspect that this might not be as durable as the rest of the workmate as it is made of a nylon plastic material but that aside the jaws will still open or close if it breaks or stretches to prevent the cogged wheel on each handle from working independently of each other as on my old Workmate. That aside the Workmate is an excellent versatile tool for professional and DIY use.
Yes the product was good but when delivered it was left on show with the porch door open wide for others to see and potentially steal
strong sturdy bit of kit, 4 days delivery service, arrived direct from factory in Germany, excellent. A little baffled by instructions, watched a girl put it together on YOU-TUBE
The instructions were very poor. But the product is good quality. I have had several cheap ones but for the extra 10 I hope I have got the quality
Bought for my husband.
2 stars for ease of assembly as I didn’t see him for 2 hours and he still hadn’t got it right.
However when he tried again he was successful.
He is pleased with the produc
No problem with the product, but the package we received had clearly been opened before, was damaged, and taped up very poorly. The metal fastening staples were hanging out, leaving the contents vulnerable to being lost. There was some chipping to the timber clamps.
In view of the inconvenience of returning such a heavy item, and the fact that it will be subjected to some heavy use, we accepted it reluctantly. We paid full price, so should receive perfect goods.
Previously bought cheap versions which have never been very sturdy or don’t fold up correctly for storage.
100% satisfied, well worth the extra cost, which was still very competitive.
Instructions useless had to go to YouTube, bought it but I also have a keeter and a few other workbenches which are more stable but wanted to try this with the clamping folding mechanism. Not really impressed life long DIY er, it’s ok, but I wouldn’t buy it again now I have tested it.
After a life of around 35 years my previous B & D Workmate needed replacing. Not bad as it has lived outdoors for most of the last 10 years, with just a cover over it to keep it dry. This new one was delivered promptly and was up and working for its living within a few hours of arrival. Needless to say it is starting out its life living indoors in my Workshop.
This is the most versatile workmate I have used so far, having had several models both in the US and UK. It holds jobs far bigger than it’s size securely and is stable on all but the most uneven surfaces.
Very sturdy bench, but instructions were written by the same people who write Ikea’s!
Plastic drive belt snapped whilst using it first time – needs to be stronger.
Reluctant to return as bench works without belt, but have to use both hands to turn the handles, which rather defeats the object.
Ok so the main competition for this item is really the kitchen table. I will compare the relative merits of both pieces of equipment to show which is the best to use when cutting out wood with either a handsaw or, in my case, a really good dewalt jigsaw.
The kitchen table is pine, and nicely varnished with a good working height, and plenty of room to hold the piece. It isnt very mobile, so you are going to have sawdust in the kitchen. Not ideal.
The Workmate on the other hand is much smaller, but is mobile and can be taken to where you are working, limiting the spread of the mess, which is a definitely plus. There are also movable plastic ‘pegs’ that you can hold your piece against and for smaller pieces opening top that can clamp the piece. The piece slides all over the kitchen table scratching the nice varnish, and this really 8s the start of the big downside of the kitchen table. Even if you clear up meticulously, and as a bloke, that doesn’t really apply to me, you are going to get it a bit of trouble.
Next I will review the sticky subject of over cut. This is where you are cutting the piece, and the jigsaw, or handsaw, cuts more that you intend.
Here the workmate comes out way ahead of the kitchen table. I have cut the wood on my workmate many times, and never had an adverse reaction from my wife. However the kitchen table was a whole other matter.
I cannot recommend using the workmate over the kitchen table any more strongly, in fact, the benefits of not being persona non grata in your own house far outweigh the small amount of outlay needed for the workmate.
The box was damaged. During assembly it was clear that part of the release mechanism had become detached from the main body of the Workmate. It took a while to figure out where it should go and it now works fine, a great item. The damage to the box tells me it was thrown around a lot. Whoever this company uses for delivery needs to have a rethink about the standards they apply
I had read several reviews of B&D workmates that were not flattering…but took the risk. The 301 was up in 30 mins with an extra few mins trying to get the handles secured with the metal pins…a tad difficult…but if you can round off the end of the pin with a hammer first, it does go in far enough to secure the handles….see pic. Everything else fitted together quite easily. One person job.. instructions fine…see pic. Wood top is not solid wood but some kind of wood mix…not chipboard (!)..see pic. All in all v pleased. Good enough for some home DIY…made a couple of planters from 10*3 wood and workmate was easy to use. Fairly sturdy and stable if you hold down with your foot when cutting.
This bench offers good value for money, it is sturdy enough for DIY projects, but would ne be suitable for full time use. The assembly instructions were difficult to follow, the technical drawings need to be clearer. If I were not an application engineer I would have struggled to assemble. But once it was assembled it was fine.