B&D Workmate--$29.99 w/ free shipping

[scmhogg]

I paid a lot more for mine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-%26-Decker...#ht_2733wt_905

[pelligrini]

Not a bad price, the shipping really makes a difference.

I would still prefer a 225, I love mine. It is a lot more stable than the WM125. The fold up legs worked well when using it as a base for my old benchtop router table, benchtop saw, and then for my DW735 planer.

[wouldchuck]

That's a pretty cheesy version of the Workmate. Don't try to stand on that one!

[LCHIEN]

i'd go for the heavier model WM225 - it has the step which you can put your foot on and increase the weight holding the bench down for making cuts in which you really want to bear down.

[Pappy]

I have 2 of these from Craftsman that have held up to heavy use/abuse for several years.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1

The height adjustment makes them adaptable as work/tool support or infeed/outfeed tables.

[nickg]

I bought a WorkMate in the early 80's when I still lived in Houston. I can remember my daughter, and wife chiding me - "what are you going to use that for?" (among other things). Still have it, and use it all the time. Seems to be a lot heavier duty than the newer ones I've seen - not sure what model it is (??)