How does the orange bar tilt the table?

Hello, the whole table does not tilt. The table top comprises 3 panels. Only the front panel tilts upward 90 degrees. This allows it to hold vertically by pressing down. The other 2 panels can be shifted and need to be shifted to allow the front panel to lift. Note that the assembly instructions are terrible. Very small print, poor verbage. No distinctions between the 3 block pairs and where they go. Also, on mine, the belt that allows the 2 handles to turn together had slipped off one handle and getting the 2 handles lined up again was a challenge. So, be prepared to do some heady figuring if you buy this and are assembling alone. Once assembled, it's a good device. Tony

Is it sturdy enough to mount a vise temporarily?

I was able to mount a vise on mine with no difficulty. This shows what I did: http://bit.ly/1TDbS3u

How easy would it be to replace the bamboo top with oak plywood or mdf

here is a YouTuber that deals with this specific issue. His name is the WorkMate Guy. The thing that you need to know is that you need a 20mm for the dogs. Anything more and they don’t fit properly. The other helpful info from those that have done it is that you can make the boards wider if your clamps need more room for the side but you generally don’t want to make the wood thicker because it will affect the full use of the tool. But as with anything… make sure you don’t make it too heavy for yourself for moving when replacing the boards as it is a portable workbench after all.

can you mount the X bench down draft table 3100-05 to this?

The Skil X bench downdraft table is shown at https://www.amazon.com/SKIL-3100-05-X-Bench-Downdraft-Accessory/dp/B0014TILV6/ . I don't think this would work because the vacuum hose connects through the bottom of the downdraft table and mounts into a specific hole in a Skil work table.

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A**L

Excellent

30.12.2022

B**D

not worth the purchase

extremely low quality hence the price, get something better and dont waste your money

7.11.2022

B**I

Great

11.11.2021

L**E

Terrific workbench. Bought it for my son so he has a place to build and create without destroying my wooden floors. It sits in his bedroom and he loves it! Delivery was also super fast which is an added bonus.

8.05.2025

J**N

Very good product Sturdy. Works well Good value for money. Took a little bit of sorting out when it arrived but not a big problem. Easy to use. Very well designed

14.06.2025

J**C

I did not ever own an "original" workmate so I cannot speak to the quality when compared to the 1980's models. i can say however that this thing is AWESOME and plenty sturdy for my needs. I use it for everything from projects around the house, to a tailgating table at football games, even a portable outdoor kitchen counter when I took a Turkey to Thanksgiving and my Dad's wife did not want me to carve it indoors. It easily folds and slides into my trunk and i am tempted to just store it there since I find so many uses for it. I am a shooter and I take it with me to the outdoor range. When I get there I just unfold it and have an instant shooters bench. I have noticed other guys buying one or trying to fashion one. If the cost of an item is how much you paid for it divided by how much you use it, this thing is one of the best purchases I have ever made. Again, it is PLENTY sturdy and easily holds the 500lb weight advertised. I guess it could suddenly fall apart tomorrow but I don't see that ever happening. I will agree assembly was a PITA but that is a one time thing. I wish I had purchased one years ago.

17.11.2020

F**R

En el poco tiempo de uso esta mesa me ha servico como mil, excelente mesa y buen soporte, me ayuda mucho en los trabajos con madera y corte.

4.12.2020

ASIN	B00PTX62Q4
Batteries required	No
Best Sellers Rank	#114,740 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #49 in Workbenches
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (3,088)
Date First Available	31 March 2015
Display maximum weight recommendation	249.48 Kilograms
Finish types	Painted
Included components	BLACK+DECKER Portable Workbench
Is assembly required	Yes
Item Weight	18.64 Kilograms
Item model number	WM425-A
Product Dimensions	79.25 x 73.3 x 76.96 cm; 18.64 kg

Black & Decker Portable Workbench, Workmate Folding Workbench, 550 lb. Capacity with Clamps for Woodworking (WM425-A)

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