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I've had my Workmate from about 1974 Christmas present. So it's done very good service and deserves a good Facelift. It's the one with the Alloy frames.
Does anyone here know where i can get new wooden/tufnol Jaws/Clamps.
Also what Blue paint to use otherwise i'll get it painted in Lagoon Blue.
After all the same designer as the Elan.
Alan
Just found out Type3 1975 made in Ireland about 2% of total production.

Rebuilt my first Twincam on a Workmate. Did not know who designed it back then . That old Workmate dissapeared in house moves many years ago but recently found a new old one in my wifes fathers house in perfect condition in Germany... brought a smile to my face.

cheers
Rohan

Rohan,
Can you take it back as hand luggage on your next visit to Germany lol.
Thanks Ron Hickman my start in D.I.Y RIP.
Alan

Everything - and more - that you ever wanted to know about the Workmate:

https://www.thewoodworkermag.com/early-origins-ubiquitous-black-decker-workmate

alan.barker wrote:Rohan,
Can you take it back as hand luggage on your next visit to Germany lol.
Thanks Ron Hickman my start in D.I.Y RIP.
Alan

Heading to Germany for a while in 2 weeks time. Working on house rennovations there so it comes in handy. I have a huge basement workshop with plenty of room . Wish I had the same in Australia but getting a finished engine out would be a bit of a challenge . Maybe I should build a few engines over there as the market for Twincams is pretty good in Europe

cheers
Rohan

I got one from my father inlaw when he downsized. Mostly used it for repairs on 5 speed gearboxes. This last time I made up a platform with hole for 5th gear detent nut and drain holes and lower section for clamping it into the workmate. Works well and you can just strap the box down to the work mate for undoing the shaft retaining nuts (~150lb/ft!).

There's a fellow in UK on ebay who makes fine replacement jaws.

baileyman wrote:There's a fellow in UK on ebay who makes fine replacement jaws.

Thanks,
Just need to strip it down. Good sandblasting. Antirust and paint.
Alan

I bought some parts for my Workmate from ereplacement parts.com here in the US. No interest but you might check them out. Gary

https://shop.hans-sauer.de/de/ersatztei ... ?showMap=1
This is where I bought some small parts for mine in Germany.

Philipp

Thanks Philipe,
i'm in France so good info and no extra Tax or custom charge to pay
Alan

You‘re welcome Alan. If there should be any issue with that vendor (I don’t think so) I can order what you need and ship it to you.
Philipp

It's in a sorry state at the moment.
Strip down and sandblast. New Jaws as one was replace with a bit i wood i found years ago. The second is worse for wear.
Nex screw-in feet needed. Also special screw for jaw. But not too bad for it's age.
Alan

phil1800 wrote:https://shop.hans-sauer.de/de/ersatzteile/70142-stanley-black-decker/ger-wm825-xjtype3workmatewm825-xjwm825?showMap=1
This is where I bought some small parts for mine in Germany.

Philipp

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That is a very beautiful Workmate. I have collected a number of the model 325's from UK ebay as they are much lighter than the more common ones. Ron added lots of lightness on that one! I have two very pretty model E's (for English), which were the same bench rebadged for sale in Canada and some northern states. The ugly ones work in the ship. The pretty ones go in the house with glass tops clamped in the jaws for holding a beer or two. John

Hi John ,
Could you confirm what model mine is please.
Cheers
Alan