What is Reddit's opinion of BLACK+DECKER Portable Work Bench and Vise (WM225-A)?

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I know it's ugly, but check this guy out. It's super stable. I traded in one that I inherited from the 1970's for this one. It's a tried and trued design style. The weird feet make it solid as a rock.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PTX62XW/ref=cm\_sw\_em\_r\_mt\_dp\_mCVsFbB7EYNHK

Think this is strong enough?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PTX62XW/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_62KE187PV6SNEGYQ9YK2

A new workmate? I haven't looked at the different models but I think there's only 2 or 3.

Ahh I just googled them... It's a good thing you asked. There is a cheap one that just unfolds like this.

But the one I have has a foot rest like this. The foot rest is really important because things aren't heavy and stable like desks or benches so when you do certain things on it you need to put your weight on the foot rest. The little fold out feet can stay tucked under or fold out.

It looks like there's a bigger one with a bigger work surface which looks cool but I've never felt like I was suffering without it. If you can afford it great but I think the middle range one I have is just as good. Very few times have I actually used it as a table or desk but when I did I just clamped a big piece of particle board to it. Idk... I've always had a desk or something. The workmate is more of a very handy cutting surface and giant clamp. You can fold it up and take it with you to different jobs like laminate flooring jobs or you know. It never gets cluttered like a desk or bench would and it folds away. It can clamp awkward pieces of wood in awkward ways to cut. I once even used it to hold a steering wheel for a racing game. It's just a handy thing to have around. He might not get much use out of it at first but it should be around for many years.