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Workmate-related links:

The Sites That Got Me Started
Bay Area Galoots' Workmate Inventory
Garage Journal discussion thread


Ron Hickman and the History of the Workmate
The Workbench Book by Scott Landis (includes a full chapter on the Workmate)

History of the Great Workmate Workbench
Why the Black & Decker Workmate Belongs in the Tools Hall of Fame
Workmate inventor who made DIY possible for millions is dead at 78
Ron Hickman: Lotus car designer and inventor of the Black & Decker Workmate
Ron Hickman, inventor of the Black & Decker Workmate®

Ron Hickman's home—Villa Devereux and the postage stamp it appears on

Working by Hand Blog — The Workmate
The Victoria and Albert Museum Collection



  • Home
    • About
  • workmates
    • Workmate 79-001 Type Study >
      • 79-001 type E
      • 79-001 type 1
      • 79-001 type 2
      • 79-001 type 3
      • 79-001 type 4
      • 79-001 type 5
      • 79-001 type 6
      • 79-001 type 7
      • 79-001 type 8
      • 79-001 type 9
    • Type id flowchart
    • Brockville Production Codes
    • 79-001 Timeline
    • Marks and Labels
    • Family Portrait
    • Other Related Workmates >
      • Workmate 79-004
      • Workmate 79-005
      • Jobmate 3980
      • Craftsman Portable Craft Center
    • UK & European Workmates >
      • Mate Tools Workmate
      • Workmate WM125
      • Workmate WM225/WM325
      • Workmate WM525
      • Workmate WM625
      • Wallmate FB1
    • Australian/Japanese Workmates
    • Complete Model History
    • Accessories >
      • swivel grips 79-010
      • gripmate 79-011 79-016
      • mitremate 79-012
      • routermate 79-013
      • guidemate 79-015
      • horizontal clamp 79-018
      • extender arms wm110
      • metal vice claddings wm120
      • tool tray wm130
      • saw table wm140/wm141
      • Universal baseplate wm190
    • Documents
    • Parts/Repairs >
      • Feet
      • Leg Clip Repair
      • Plastic Latch Lever Repair
      • Handle Replacement
      • Top Replacement
      • Replacement Swivel Grips
      • Mitremate Brackets
      • 3D-Printed Parts
    • Links
  • Blog
  • Contact