Black & Decker Workmate
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The Black & Decker Workmate is a strong, adaptable sawhorse and general carpentry tool manufactured under the brand Black & Decker. It stands about 3 feet (1 m) tall and has two sturdy wooden jaws that can be moved in and out to hold wood, metal and other parts while working on them. The legs underneath are designed to be strong enough to support the weight of a human so that it can be used as a stool to reach high surfaces, and has holes for retaining tools while working.[1]
They are extremely popular in the UK, but not outside it.
When invented, the designer Ron Hickman had difficulty convincing anyone to market the Workmate: it went on to sell a million for Black & Decker in the first year, and essentially made their name.
References
- ^ "Black & Decker Workmate Dual Height Work Bench". Argos (retailer). Spring/Summer 2014. Retrieved 15 April 2014.
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