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Workmate Type Study

This gallery is dedicated to the various Types of Black and Decker Workmates found in the US. This type study was developed following a gathering of the Bay Area Galoots (BAGs) in Sept 2008. There has been input from other members of the old tool list as well. This timeline will continue to grow as more information is uncovered. An excel spreadsheet of the features can be found here.
http://www.box.net/shared/hchozbe4d7

See the BAG gathering of Workmates here

http://kirkhmb.smugmug.com/Woodworking/BAGaThons-and-Gatherings/080907-Bagathon-MS/5913469_LTVPn#367924900_zLmwW

This site is not connected with Black and Decker, nor Ron Hickman. It is intended as an educational offering only.
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Type 2, another number stamped on the underside of the wood 604 12
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Type 2, another number stamped on the underside of the wood 604 12

  • Type 1 From Roger Van Maren Model 79-001<br /> All the features of the Type 2, except the riser block is cast aluminum, and there is an extra hole in the center of the tops on the clamping edge. Seems the body is a cadmium type coating
  • Type 1 From Roger Van Maren<br /> Cast aluminum block for the riser
  • Type 1 From Roger Van Maren<br /> Cast aluminum block for the riser
  • Type 1 From Roger Van Maren<br /> Cast aluminum follower nut<br /> Orange stain that was probably original on the top
  • Type 1 From Roger Van Maren<br /> Bottom Step matches the type 2
  • Type 1 From Roger Van Maren<br /> Made in Canada on sticker
  • Type 1 From Roger Van Maren<br /> Top Label
  • Type 1 From Roger Van Maren<br /> Imprint under the top 452.1
  • Type 1 From Roger Van Maren<br /> Leveler Legs
  • Workmate Type 2, model 79-001, belonging to Kirk Eppler
  • Type 2<br /> Cast H, plywood top<br /> Leveler feet on legs, no feet on dual level position
  • Type 2 handle, metal arm, plastic knob
  • Type 2, stamped on underside of top
  • Type 2, another number stamped on the underside of the wood 604 12
  • Type 2 adjustable levelers on the legs (may have been moved from dual height position)
  • Type 2, no adjustable mounting legs (on mine) for the dual height set up<br /> <br /> This hole is a 5/16-18, and these feet fit here if you need a replacement<br /> <a href="http://www.leevalley.com/US/hardware/page.aspx?cat=3">http://www.leevalley.com/US/hardware/page.aspx?cat=3</a>,40993,41283&p=40041
  • Type 2, painted silver top bracket<br /> Metal tapered arm, plastic knob with metal core
  • Label from the type 2
  • Joe Jerkins Workmate<br /> Replaced top<br /> Leg Cut Outs, Aluminum Handles, probably a Type 2
  • The next oldest workmate, a type 4, probably modified with new handles, and definitely a new top, belonging to Greg Hahn
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