Black & Decker Workmates | Restoration

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Thanks for watching! Wicked awesome project!
Restoring 4 Black & Decker workmates that have been left neglected outside for may years. They're in serious need of TLC to get them into operational format. They're from our good friends at Flight Springs Ranch. They've got a big project coming up and need as many tools as they can have. Like and subscribe! Lot's more cool videos on the horizon!
Products and tools used on this project:
Workmate 400: amzn.to/3RyRYig
Multitool Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner: amzn.to/4g0RnR8
Grip Pegs: amzn.to/3zccuin
Leg Catch Springs: amzn.to/4c7fkUq
Pin Rolls: amzn.to/3zbCURq
Arm Cranks: amzn.to/4eoeLHv
Snap-on Knobs: amzn.to/4crJWQb
Slider Index: amzn.to/4et9Ogu
WD40: amzn.to/3xqYSzm
White Lithium Grease: amzn.to/3RzjwEm
DEWALT Bench Grinder: amzn.to/4bd7dEm
DEWALT Wire Wheel: amzn.to/45xakG8
DEWALT Orbital Sander: amzn.to/45y4Hrh
Rust Remover: amzn.to/45uWkwE
Pre-clean Spray: amzn.to/3KRcfvJ
Acetone: amzn.to/3xcXU9S
Boiled Linseed Oil: amzn.to/4c7giQr
Foam Brushes: amzn.to/4b9NJ3y
Wood Glue: amzn.to/4cuxZtg
Spray Paint: amzn.to/45vcF4e
Foster Drill Bits: amzn.to/3Xt9I2g
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5 окт 2024

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@fiouable Месяц назад

Good Lord. A workmate as a show piece

@suburbandiy Месяц назад

Right? Workmates are meant to be used... but a little character makes restoration quite satisfying.

@larrybryans500 Месяц назад

Thanks for the reply. I have a beat up Workmate that I had cleaned up and repainted the black base. I never tried to restore it but then I found an H frame Type 2 in very good condition since it was Circa 1975 with only a very little rust and small speckle paint splatter. Not much work needed for the aluminum H Frame to brighten it up. Steel wool and a little soapy water. So this is a keeper! I will put the larger Black (all steel) Workmate up or sale and keep this recent find. Yeah Market Place!

@suburbandiy Месяц назад

So cool! We’re using all 4 restored workmates… so worth the effort! We actually found 2 more workmates that need some TLC… but we’re waiting until the winter, because it is soooooo hot in Arizona right now.

@zenitsu1995 Год назад

This man deserves much more than he is getting at the moment . But he will go a along way with the hard work he puts

@suburbandiy Год назад

Thank you for the kind words, Zenitsu! We really enjoy the restoration projects. Hopefully viewers & subscribers will gain value from all the videos.

@BeachsideHank 10 месяцев назад

Workmate is a great tool; they moved away from cast aluminum architecture for the base design early on because it has a propensity to fail rapidly if overstressed and gives no warning. The steel tubing and channel actually deforms quite severely before total failure so it's much like a parachute that doesn't fully deploy and lets you down for a hard landing, but you're still alive to talk about it.

@suburbandiy 10 месяцев назад

Thx Hank… very cool evolution of the Workmates. Looking forward to seeing what Black & Decker does next!

@vance7274 3 месяца назад

Too damn funny!

@pitsnipe5559 9 месяцев назад

Bought one of those in 1978. It’s seen me through two remodels, one new build and numerous diy projects. Great workshop accessory.

@suburbandiy 9 месяцев назад

No doubt… perhaps pound-for-pound one of the best tools. The 4 that we refurbished are in full operation… taking a beating, but they continue to deliver. Wicked satisfying restoration project.

@dolorespiper2899 Год назад

Wow! They look brand new!

@suburbandiy Год назад

Wicked fun project!

@larrybryans500 Месяц назад

It would be more helpful to have a little dialogue explaining things? Need to know about the paints selected. The device you use to cook/clean plastic and rubber items?

@suburbandiy Месяц назад

Hi Larry - thx for the advise, will do... we'll add more dialogue explaining things in our videos. For Spray Paint, we use Rust-Oleum products; different colors: amzn.to/45vcF4e For cleaning tools & parts, we use the Multitool Digital Ultrasonic Cleaner: amzn.to/4g0RnR8 Are you restoring Workmates too? SuburbanDIY

@winstonpaul3398 8 месяцев назад

Good stuff , I've got a heavy duty B/D it's grey it's in good shape and real wood, But can't seem to get it to pull up It's got 2 small levers with a long spring like a hook Anyway it just won't pull up to stand tall Any ideas !? Thanxs

@suburbandiy 8 месяцев назад

Hi Winston Paul, is it stuck? I’m thinking grease it. On my B/Ds I used white lithium grease.

@fiouable Год назад

Good job.

@suburbandiy Год назад

Thanks! They went into use immediately… might have to refresh them again soon. 😂

@geraldmpiper Год назад

Nice!

@suburbandiy Год назад

Thanks!

@eliasmora715 3 месяца назад

nice.. but change the boards.

@suburbandiy 3 месяца назад

Thx Elias. All 4 units are back in use. The boards are actually holding-up really well. If/when we need to repair them again, we’ll look to changing the boards.

@thelog86 11 месяцев назад

Im sure would be cheaper to purchase new unless its for nostalgic purposes

@suburbandiy 11 месяцев назад

Hi Rob... from an economic view, perhaps it would be less expensive to purchase new. Consider however, the only cost to restore these 4 workmates were new plastic handles. Everything else we had onsite. More importantly, this channel is about a journey... from suburban culture, like always buying new, to DIY everything... we push ourselves to learn new skills... now we fix, repair, restore, and repurpose everything we can. We have lots of videos on multiple topics. Join us on our journey to enlightenment and subscribe!

@jameslarson6555 11 месяцев назад

What were the bolts cleaned with?

@suburbandiy 11 месяцев назад

Hi James, I think you're asking about the rust remover... it's a gel form from a spray bottle. We use various techniques to clean the bolts, depending on their condition. If crusty rust, we'll use a wire brush and wire wheel. We then soak them in a rust remover... we use a gel form from a spray bottle. We also clean them in the ultrasonic cleaner with water and dish soap and wipe them down with acetone. We don't always get this anal on projects, but these workmates were left out in the elements for a really long time. North Phoenix Suburbansted.

@thomascooper6679 8 месяцев назад

I think what James was asking, as I am now, what is the name of that spray gel that you used at ~9:53 ?? I don't see anything like that for sale around here.

@suburbandiy 8 месяцев назад

Thx for the clarification James Cooper. We used ‘Rust-Oleum 300112 Rust Dissolver Gel, 32 oz’, purchased via Amazon: a.co/d/1jyg4SY

@Rainman270 8 месяцев назад

What is the machine,an ultraaonic rust remover ? Have you tried electrolysis ? Thanks.

@suburbandiy 8 месяцев назад

Hi Rainman270, it’s an ultrasonic cleaner. It does not remove rust. Depending on the size of the rusty piece, I use either a gel-based rust remover, Evapo-rust, and/or a wire wheel. We also recently have been experimenting with a rust converter, and really excited about the results. Have you tired a rust converter? I’ve watched a fair amount of videos where they use electrolysis, but have not yet tried it. We’ve got a fair amount of projects lined up, where electrolysis might the best path… stand by for future videos!

@Rainman270 8 месяцев назад

@@suburbandiy Thanks, so if it doesn't remove rust, what does it remove ?

@suburbandiy 8 месяцев назад

The ultrasonic removes dirt, grime, and slime. If the piece is rusty, I remove the rust after the ultrasonic. In summary, I clean the piece first, then remove the rust.