The B&D Workmate folding table bench was super handy when I first bought it in the mid 80s. Unfortunately it suffered from two issues that made me forget about it over time. It wouldn't stand on its own when folded and was tough on the hands when trying to remove it from storage. As a result it was often leaned up against a wall in the far corner of the shop and buried behind other tools.
It was time to remedy this or get rid of this little used but handy bench. With some scrap sheet materials and a little time, this super simple portable dolly proved to be something I should have done years ago. The trusty old Canadian built Workmate now stands on its own and is easily rolled into storage.
I had forgotten how many uses that table had, and am glad to be using it again after all these years.
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The base has notched corners on one side because of where I store it in my shop. A rectangular base would have been preferable.
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The Lee Valley bench saddles have given it a new use.
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