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Grizzly "Workmate" clone 30 bux - Steve N - 05-14-2017
Griz version of a B&D Workmate 30 bux Not sure if that is a good price, but something a LOT of people have. Not sure about S&H, might make it a dud deal if it's too much. Just throwing it out there.
RE: Grizzly "Workmate" clone 30 bux - Admiral - 05-14-2017
I have four, all the original design. This one does not come close to a real workmate. In this instance, cheap is cheap. That being said, BD cheapened the design with something similar.
RE: Grizzly "Workmate" clone 30 bux - bhh - 05-14-2017
(05-14-2017, 07:04 PM)Admiral Wrote: I have four, all the original design. This one does not come close to a real workmate. In this instance, cheap is cheap. That being said, BD cheapened the design with something similar.
+1 look for a used real one on CL or auctions.
RE: Grizzly "Workmate" clone 30 bux - Bill Wilson - 05-15-2017
I found one at a garage sale last Summer. It was beat up and missing the clamp blocks and a couple foot pads, but still worked. It had been well used for a long time. I was surprised at how heavy it was. They had it marked $5, but practically begged me to take it for $2. How could I pass it up?
RE: Grizzly "Workmate" clone 30 bux - Alan S - 05-16-2017
The Grizzly one looks very much like the one Harbor Freight sells for $20, or frequently less.
https://www.harborfreight.com/folding-clamping-workbench-with-movable-pegs-47844.html
RE: Grizzly "Workmate" clone 30 bux - museumguy - 05-16-2017
If you can find the original aluminum Black & Decker Workmate, they are worth some bucks. I found one at the flea market, guy wanted $25. I said that I would look around. He came down to $15. I bought it and resold it for $75. They go for more on Ebay but shipping is crazy. Just an FYI
RE: Grizzly "Workmate" clone 30 bux - iclark - 05-17-2017
(05-14-2017, 07:04 PM)Admiral Wrote: I have four, all the original design. This one does not come close to a real workmate. In this instance, cheap is cheap. That being said, BD cheapened the design with something similar.
I had not seen a BD one for so long that I did not remember how much they downgraded them.
I think mine is the steel version, but it is old enough that it is still the dual height version. At some point, I may need to replace one of the top boards that warped so that it is slightly higher in the middle than the other side. It has been holding up the 12" DW chop saw for a while now.
I'll be keeping my Workmate.
RE: Grizzly "Workmate" clone 30 bux - Woodshop - 05-17-2017
if your going for cheep
https://www.harborfreight.com/folding-clamping-workbench-with-movable-pegs-47844.html
RE: Grizzly "Workmate" clone 30 bux - Bach1750 - 05-17-2017
How can you tell the nicer older models from the newer? Are there model numbers to look for? Thanks.
RE: Grizzly "Workmate" clone 30 bux - Tony Z - 05-17-2017
Mine is over thirty years old, made of steel. Used again today. Will probably havevit for the rest of my years.