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METAL VISE

JAW COVERS

SWIVEL GRIPS 

(4)

V-GROOVES

WING SCREWS (2)

(FOR TILT)

Black s Decker ,

WORKMATE®

Bench Top Work Center and Vise

Tilt Top 16" Model 79-020

-DOUBLE VISE JAWS

BENCH CLAMPS

VISE HANDLES (2)

• Can  b e  mounted with included clamps  o n  any work surface  u p   t o  21/2" thick.

Suction cups on bottom provide added stability and minimize marring of the work

surface.

•   1 6 "  Vise Jaws open up to 51/4" wide. Included Metal Vise Jaw Covers can be used

to protect the vise jaws when gripping objects with shapes  o r  edges that could
damage the jaws.

•  Swivel Grips hold irregular shapes and lumber  u p   t o  121/2" wide,  u p   t o   1 4 "

diagonally.

•  Surface can be tilted to 15°, 30° or 45° for use in craft or hobby work.

•   V -grooves in vise jaws hold pipe or tubing in horizontal or vertical positions.

•  Can be hung on wall or stored under workbench when not in use.

Please read this manual carefully so that you can take full advantage of the versatility

of the WORKMATE®.

OWNER'S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Workmate 79-020

Page 1: ...open up to 51 4 wide Included Metal Vise Jaw Covers can be used to protect the vise jaws when gripping objects with shapes or edges that could damage the jaws Swivel Grips hold irregular shapes and lumber up t o 121 2 wide u p to 14 diagonally Surface can be tilted to 15 30 or 45 for use in craft or hobby work V grooves in vise jaws hold pipe or tubing in horizontal or vertical positions Can be hu...

Page 2: ...ther corner o f any w o r k surface u p t o 21 2 thick Figure 2 T h e t w o Clamps p r o vided m a y b e loosened t o remove t h e WORKMATE for storage SWIVEL GRIP SCREW CAP HANDLE A R M FIG 1 HANDLE GRIP WING N U T SPACER LARGE HOLE CLAMP MOUNTING BOARD FIG 3 Assemble the Clamps through larger holes in the Base as shown in Figure 3 Tighten wing nuts firmly If y o u w a n t t o permanently m o u n...

Page 3: ...y in the vise jaws pressure may damage tool b Wear safety glasses or other eye protection when using power tools c Follow safety rules in the power tool s owners manual 9 Never hold an open flame or hot object near the top base or other plastic parts of the WORKMATE High temperatures can damage these materials Also when performing opera tions such as soldering remember that heat can travel rapidly...

Page 4: ...tly the opening can be tapered from 0 to 4 This allows you to hold tapered work pieces Figure 4 Avoid applying excessive force when tightening the vise jaws A n even pressure i s important Tighten both vise handles so that they exert approximately equal pressure on the work FIG 5 FIG 4 Using the Swivel Grips can increase the capacity of the vise to 121 2 wide Figure 5 When the work is held diagona...

Page 5: ...horizontally i n the V Grooves running along the faces Of the vise jaws Figure 8 Remove metal jaw covers and vertical V Grooves i n the jaws permit tubular pieces t o b e h e l d vertically Figure 9 A mitre box can be held between the Swivel Grips for accurate angle sawing Figure 10 FIG 7 FIG 9 FIG 10 4 ...

Page 6: ...ower equipment with t h e Work mate POWER T O O L MOUNTING BOARDS Equipment such as a 5 Bench Grinder or a Drill Stand should be screwed down to a suitably sized board o r piece o f ply wood which has a block about 6 long attached t o t h e underside T h e b l o c k when gripped securely in the Workmate vise jaws holds the power equipment in operating position A suggested mounting board assembly i...

Page 7: ...de ends of the Wing Screws will fully seat in one of the three optional angular detent positions Figure 17 4 Retighten Screws firmly CAUTION Do not load the WORKMATE with more than 40 pounds when it is in a tilted position To use the WORKMATE as a drawing board support Figure 18 fasten a strip of w o o d about 11 2 o r 13 4 t h i c k a n d about 1 6 l o n g t o o n e o f t h e smaller sized standa...

Page 8: ... No 79 015 D R I L L GUIDE Holds Black Decker and m o s t other drills securely for vertical o r 0 t o 90 angular drilling U s e freehand f o r accurate angles o r horizontally i n WORKMATE t o hold drill for buffing sanding jobs CAUTION Recommended accessories a n d attachments f o r y o u r WORKMATE a r e listed a b o v e o r described elsewhere i n t h i s manual T h e use o f any other accesso...

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