BLACK+DECKERWorkmate Dual Height Adjustable Workbench, WM536-XJ

The BLACK+DECKER Workmate is a game-changer for any DIY enthusiast or professional. Its dual-height feature is incredibly practical, allowing me to use it as both a sturdy workbench and a reliable sawhorse. The heavy-duty steel frame can handle significant weight without wobbling, making it perfect for cutting, sanding, and assembling projects.The clamping system is one of the standout features—it securely holds materials of various sizes, ensuring precision and safety during use. Setting it up and folding it away is straightforward, and its compact, foldable design makes it easy to store when not in use.I’ve used it for everything from woodworking to minor repairs, and it has held up exceptionally well. The durability and versatility are impressive, especially at this price point.Pros:Dual-height design for added flexibility.Heavy-duty construction for stability and durability.Easy to set up, fold, and store.Versatile clamping system for secure material handling.I rate this product 10 out of 10A reliable and versatile workbench that’s perfect for a wide range of tasks. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade their workspace!

This is a brilliant product, I had one some years back and this one is far better, its stable, sturdy and a good base to work on. Shame its MDF top so not weatherproof. The instructions were pretty much typical chinese, pictures that only just sort of made sense only if you read them upside down and back to front. Overall a good product, worth the money but needs better assembly instructions, or better still delivered assembled as it doesnt change the weight or size of the package.

I have written hundreds of reviews in regards to items sold through Amazon. The good, the bad and, sometimes, the uglyThis review is based on my personal opinions gleaned as a result of decades of experiences in a professional occupation, using firearms for close to fifty years, outdoor pursuits, DIY, as a consumer, a property owner and raising a family.REVIEWThis Black and Decker 536 is sold As a prime item through Amazon at a cost of £39.40 (August 2017)Includes delivery for prime membersPrime items come with a promise of next day delivery.You cannot rely on the next day delivery promise.There is no indication as to any potential additional postage charges for non prime members.The bench was delivered quickly.The instructions with the bench are useless. The diagrams do not have enough detail to make it at all easy to work out what is what.Fortunately, I have had a number of such benches over the years and a lot of practical experience in assembling all manner of equipment.It is not absolutely essential to have a third hand but it will make assembly substantially easier.The bench itself is reasonably well made althoughthe finish is not as clean as I would like it to beSeveral of the parts of the metallic legs are deeply scratched and have sharp edges.The springs on the closing part of the bench are very thin, lightweight and I have NO confidence that they will last.I believe they will be the first item to fail on the bench.The "legs" which make the bench dual height snap into place firmly but are reliant on plastic components which are also likely to fail due to wear and tear.The "vice" will do it's job to hold some items.The plug in plastic holders are also of a lesser quality than those I have had with B&D benches in the past.Bear in mind that they are a hardened plastic which have No padding and likely to mark wood and the design is such that work, unless very shallow will not be held in place for anything rigorous.Sanding or planing as examples, especially with power tools.The bench is however stable enough to use with appropriate clamps to allow completion of such jobs.Overall, the bench will do its basic job. The adjustable height is handy if you want to work on a taller item but not starting at floor level.This, at Amazon was the best value I could find.I hope that this review has been of assistance to you the potential buyer. If so please click on the useful reviewThank you. DD

This product is the best amazon purchase I have ever made. The Workmate is fantastic, I found it to be incredibly helpful when recently making some gates and it is currently supporting a sculpture I am constructing. The clamp jaws are sturdy, and the pegs allow you to clamp irregular shapes. I have used this Workmate to saw, chisel and sand wood it proved to be a sturdy platform which held the work piece securely.The framework is made from robust powder-coated steel and the bamboo jaws seem very durable. There are a few plastic parts (the bits for clamping irregular shapes and the ends of the handles) but even these seem very solid and the plastic clamps are less likely to leave marks on softer materials when you secure them.I was in two minds about purchasing this product after reading the mixed reviews, but I am very glad I did. I generally don't leave reviews but I felt that the one-star reviews were very unfair and this motivated me to post this. At £35 (although the price does seem to fluctuate up to £50) this product is incredibly good value, especially when you consider the durable steel construction and how useful it is. I found this product to be so useful that I asked for another for Christmas, and was very happy and grateful when I received it.

This is a great basic workbench. The instructions to assemble aren't the best because they rely solely on pictures (universal language!), but I worked it out and it took about 20 minutes from opening the box to having it assembled. It's nice and sturdy, with height adjustment and the usual vice adjustments. Perfect for DIY work cutting wood etc. Decent build quality considering the price tag (I only paid £30 for it when it was on offer)

It is easy to assemble. It is simple to set up with lots of clamping options.