folding workbench with clamping jaws, most commonly known as a Black & Decker Workmate–style bench

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Selling for £15 - pick up from SE22

 

What it is / does

 

• The two wooden boards are movable jaws that can clamp workpieces between them.
• The hand cranks/handles tighten and loosen the jaws.
• The holes in the wood let you use bench dogs or pegs to hold odd-shaped items.
• The whole blue metal frame folds flat for storage.

 

 

What it’s used for

 

• Holding wood while sawing, drilling, sanding, or planing
• Acting as a portable workbench
• Clamping items vertically or horizontally