BLACK+DECKER Workmate 301 Folding Workbench, Saw Horse & Work Platform WM301-XJ

This is a sturdy and simple bench. The height is ideal and the price is much better than the 2 x height more complicated version also by B&D. Now I've had both I would go for this uncomplicated model every time. It folds up very slim so will not protrude into your working space when stored. This comes as a kit of parts that need constructing before use. You will need a cross head screwdriver and either a hammer or water pump pliers to either hit or squeeze the pins in to hold the winding handles on.

instructions and illustrations written by a 9 year old, more parts than an airbus A380, and same amount of time to build better off looking at good pics on amazon advert for it, for assembly guidance but good quality and sturdy and value for money (once you have assembled) hence my 4 stars

Good product and excellent value for money. However the assembly instructions are very poor and the diagrams make them even worse due to the print size. Word of warning … make sure you engage the long threads in the main frame before securing the handles with the supplied fixing pins.

After my old cheap workmate clone finally fell apart on me after 5 years, I was surprised to see a proper Black & Decker branded Workmate for less than 20 quid. And while it's not exactly the heavy duty beast a professional or serious DIY'er would use, it's solid, well made and a real bargain for the price. Unlike cheap workmate clones which usually suffer the fault of the bench jaws levering up when tightened, the WM301 grips objects tightly and stays dead level. Another plus point is that the bench jaws on the WM301 are actually made of wood, not laminated MDF which over time becomes soft and looses grip, (the MDF bench jaws on my old workbench broke in half after getting wet one too many times). The only negatives for the WM301 is that it's a self-assembly job and the included picture only assembly instructions aren't the clearest, that said I'm no expert and it only took me 15-20 minutes to put together. Also, when folding the bench up after use the top jaw section flips down flat and could be easy to catch your fingers if you're not careful. Those faults aside, the WM301 is great value for money and and well deserves a 5 star rating. I bought mine from the marketplace seller Toolbank and was delivered within 48 hours.

Very useful when put together.instructions not very useful but with patience it's worth it

The workbench is great, nice design quite sturdy good value for money, reason for 3 stars is the instructions were shocking. Worst instructions ive come across it would have saved me a lot of time and effort if they made clearer instructions, quite annoying really.

I already have three of the more typical Black & Decker Workmates, one of the original design and one with the wide opening grips, but now find them rather heavy, clumsy and too low, without unfolding the legs, for many jobs, so wanted something easier and simple to use, that was also higher and lighter. This will do nicely, but even as an engineer and experienced in DIY, I still found the assembly instructions none too clear, particularly for fitting the clamping boards. Compared to my older workmates, this is nowhere near as sturdy or as well made, but for what it cost it will do. The plastic "wing nuts" for locking the frame were pretty useless and the thread soon stripped, even with moderate force, and didn't grip at all, so I had to replace them with normal M8 metal wing nuts, with a washer. There was no thrust washer on the clamping screws, so I got two M10 washer and drilled them out to 11.5mm. M12 washers might have been ok. Inserting the pins in handle was ok, but you need to take care to line up the holes, or they can be difficult to get in. Basically you get what you pay for. I mostly wanted a portable, easily assembled, lightweight bench to stand a cross cut saw on, which I could use without having to bend down so much, so this workmate will be fine for that. However if the Silverline version had better reviews I would have got that instead and saved some money.

The Workmate 301 has been a fantastic addition to my DIY setup. It’s incredibly versatile — I’ve used it as a sawhorse, a clamping bench, and a sturdy platform for cutting and assembly. The dual clamping cranks and adjustable swivel pegs are surprisingly strong, even holding awkwardly shaped materials firmly in place, which has made tasks like sanding and sawing much safer and more efficient. One of its best features is the foldable design. It folds completely flat and is light enough to hang on a wall or tuck into a small garage corner, yet when set up, it feels solid and steady thanks to the durable steel frame. It takes just seconds to unfold and lock into place, which makes it ideal for jobs where you’re constantly setting up and packing away. Whether I'm working in the shed or moving between sites, this bench is compact enough to take with me but sturdy enough to rely on — a great balance of portability and strength. Pros: Multi-purpose — great as a workbench, sawhorse, or clamping station Solid steel frame provides a reliable, steady work surface Strong clamping system handles irregular shapes with ease Folds flat for compact storage or hanging on a wall Quick and tool-free setup and takedown Cons: Assembly out of the box takes a bit of time initially Not ideal for heavy industrial jobs — better suited for home DIY Surface area may be small for very large projects Overall, this is a brilliantly practical and well-built workbench for hobbyists, home renovators, or anyone needing a portable solution without compromising stability. It’s saved me time, space, and hassle on countless jobs.

Excellent product, exactly as described. My favorite co-worker since day one! I can't believe I have been using tables, chairs, wood blocks, stones, etc. during all my projects in and outside of the house all those years. This workmate replaces all of them, is strong and sturdy, and can easily be stored aside. Top!

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Rapide et superbe ,faut un peu chercher pour ajuster sinon ça va bien

Nice, does the job, folds well but: - instructions on assembling it are confusing at best - the split pins provided are a mess, are larger than the needed size hence hard to install and a wire based split pin would have worked better. For example, my McGyver take on temporarily replacing them with ones improvised from paper clips worked better than the ones provided. And even the final thing (using a proper wire based split pin) was way better, plus you can replace the pins with more ease.

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