Black and Decker Workmate handle fix
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- Опубліковано 30 сер 2020
- Way back in 1995 or so, I got this workmate from my Dad when I moved to California so that I had a quick workbench in my apartment. He got it back when it was new either in the 1970's or early 1980's.The handles worked great up until the last year or two when one of them cracked and broke. I tried epoxy and glue, and neither held up, and so I finally got around to fixing it properly.
I tried to use it this weekend and re-remembered that the handle was broken, and tonight I was able to use a combination of forstner bits and chisels (and some saw cuts and sanding) to make a wood block that I was able to fit the handle pieces into that allowed me to replace the broken section. And now it works great again. - Навчання та стиль
Yeah the (plastic) handlle broke on my cheap workbench so I made a Round wedge to fit in it and used a screw and washer from the other side - works a treat and is MUCH stronger!
The original handle lasted on this one from the late 1970's or 80's until after 2015...so it did pretty well considering. :) Glad your fix worked for you as well. :)
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A Big mistake B&D marking the workmate with plastic handles, I still have two from the early 70s with the alloy ones and still as good as the day they were made! If your new one breaks try hardwood it'll be much stronger!
The big reason the original cracked was I think something fell on it....and old plastic does not like that. :) I may try hardwood next time if it has issues. :)