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A short time back we had a quick discussion on the venerable Black & Decker Workmate. Many of us have had these in our shops for a long time. I know mine dates back to what I believe was the first incarnation over 40 years ago.
One issue I have always had with mine is where to store it. It took up valuable floor space for a tool that I used only a couple of times a year. I played around with a few ideas and came up with this solution.
Simplicity is what I was going for. Two pieces of plywood scrap and a couple of bits of hardboard. Sandwich it all together with a few screws from the back side, locate the studs, screw it in with 4 3 1/2" screws, a coat of paint to match the wall and it's up off the floor and using space that was otherwise useless. It now hides behind the rolling clamp rack, easily accessible for those times when its unique abilities are in need.
One issue I have always had with mine is where to store it. It took up valuable floor space for a tool that I used only a couple of times a year. I played around with a few ideas and came up with this solution.
Simplicity is what I was going for. Two pieces of plywood scrap and a couple of bits of hardboard. Sandwich it all together with a few screws from the back side, locate the studs, screw it in with 4 3 1/2" screws, a coat of paint to match the wall and it's up off the floor and using space that was otherwise useless. It now hides behind the rolling clamp rack, easily accessible for those times when its unique abilities are in need.
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