Step-by-step guide to assembling a Black and Decker Workmate 536 DIY Bench

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There are no two ways about it. Black and Decker's assembly instructions are absolutely terrible. No one should have to go through the frustration of trying to understand the utterly useless booklet that comes with a new Workmate (I bought mine from Amazon if you are thinking of getting one. amzn.to/3XK5T93)
So I've made this video to include everything that the Black and Decker Assembly Instructions don't: A clear step by step guide that will have you up and running in about 15 minutes.
I also propose that we convene outside of B&D headquarters and burn our Assembly instructions in protest - they are amongst the worst I have ever seen.

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@1955viv 3 ай бұрын

Well I have to say, WAY TO GO GIRL. Having just purchased a Workmate and looking for help in assembling it, your video was absolutely brilliant. No messing, no shouting the usual “Hey what’s up everyone” crap, trying to have their 15 minutes of fame nonsense. Just clear, calm instructions that helped me no end. Thank you so much for this. 👍

@drmousette Ай бұрын

You are more than welcome. Glad you found it useful 😁

@TheHappyBiker900 7 ай бұрын

No Annoying music No Annoying gimmicks just simple very easy to follow instructions. Thank you for taking the time to make this video for everyone. It took me 10 minutes to build the workbench following your video.

@drmousette 7 ай бұрын

Nice words, thankyou

@allendawson7947 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I just brought one for £44.00 and on reading the user guide I was about to take it back.. Black & Decker owe you a %

@drmousette 6 ай бұрын

LOL! Please could you write to them and tell them that?

@garethrice1266 Күн бұрын

Great video which explained every step clearly.😊

@jcurrill Жыл бұрын

Amazing- took one look at the instructions in the box and immediately went on KZfaq to find someone like you who has already done it 😊 great video - thank you five stars 🌟

@drmousette Жыл бұрын

Dreadful instructions! Glad I could help

@malcolmjohnston7873 4 ай бұрын

Well done. I had to follow a video as I found the rather bad leaflet destructions infuriating. This one was the best by far!

@drmousette 4 ай бұрын

That is high praise. Thank you - much appreciated.

@brummiesteve590 Ай бұрын

Found this a great help. Refurbing my old workmate 30yrs old at least. Strip to bare metal to paint. Vice adjusters need be removed. Thought handles were tiny allen key, but now know they pins, will tap out and finish the painting. Thanks.

@drmousette 10 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Good luck with the refurb!

@rachaelcauser8575 5 ай бұрын

Thanks - this is really clear, straightforward and so helpful. I really appreciate it as was going a bit mad trying to work it out from the Black and Decker instruction sheet for this!

@drmousette 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! And I agree, the B&D instructions are bloomin' awful.

@nobiasgw 3 ай бұрын

Thank you...just watched and put it together with very little hassle

@drmousette Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@julessmith5581 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful and clearly presented - great! My only suggestion would be to hold something heavy, like a lump hammer, on the opposite side of the handle to where the pin is being hit. The resistance makes it easier to drive the pin in...plus avoids the risk of bending the threaded shaft itself.

@drmousette 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! That is a really good tip and I agree it would make that part of the assembly better.

@user-ir1ov3ns9b Жыл бұрын

Great video couldnt have done it otherwise and yes i agree the worst in the world instructions supplied with the product ! thank you so much .

@drmousette Жыл бұрын

Yeh, someone at Black and Decker needs to sort themselves out ;-)

@kelfbk6 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant video and very much appreciated, the only thing is, no matter how much I try, I cannot secure the handles, any more tips?

@drmousette 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! By the handles, do you mean the pins that fit through them? As we say in engineering, the only thing you can do is whack them with a hammer. They are an interference-fit.

@kensmith895 4 ай бұрын

The provided instructions are a disgrace. This video saved it going back in the box. You really need something like a press for the pons in the handles!

@drmousette Ай бұрын

They are a disgrace! The pins are the trickiest bit. A commenter above came up with a good suggestion that would emulate a press - holding something heavy on the opposite side of the handle where the pin is being hit.