My Old B&D Workmate

[Bsmith]

My neglected 'Wolf' workmate, pedals move the back jaw. Could do with new tops.

 

[lotus_esprit_s1]

One of my earliest memories is of my dads workmate breaking - the cast alloy frame snapped in the middle, he fashioned a bit of wood to fit in between the web and bolted it back together and is still in use forty years on.

I don’t know how it broke as he keeps everything immaculate and doesn’t abuse tools; other than the repair, it is still in really nice condition.

 

[Onoff]

Just to say thanks to @Windy Miller from who I picked up his old Workmate tonight. Another little project!

That's two forumites I've met in one evening!

 

[MattF]

That's two forumites I've met in one evening!

You poor sod.

 

[TheJay]

Hey everyone, I came to this forum because it's the only result mentioning 723069. I've lost one of the springs that operate on the hand triggers for opening and closing the workmate. Does anyone know what part number they are/where I can get a replacement?

 

[TheJay]

Is it the same spring across all dual height workmates?

Black & Decker Workmate Spring 797516

Black & Decker WM626 Type 1 Workmate Spare Parts | Miles Tool & Machinery Centre

An exploded drawing and spare parts listing for the Black & Decker WM626 Type 1 Workmate

www.mtmc.co.uk

Black & Decker Workmate Spring 797516 - Part Shop Direct

Black & Decker Workmate Spring 797516 - Part Shop Direct

www.partshopdirect.co.uk

 

[Seadog]

There's a nice one for sale on FB.

 

[TheJay]

Is it the same spring across all dual height workmates?

Black & Decker Workmate Spring 797516

Black & Decker WM626 Type 1 Workmate Spare Parts | Miles Tool & Machinery Centre

An exploded drawing and spare parts listing for the Black & Decker WM626 Type 1 Workmate

www.mtmc.co.uk

Black & Decker Workmate Spring 797516 - Part Shop Direct

Black & Decker Workmate Spring 797516 - Part Shop Direct

www.partshopdirect.co.uk

In case anyone else is wondering, the answer is yes. The springs don't have the same ends as the originals but they are long enough and do fit.