Like many reviewers, I once owned the original Workmate. I loved it, and eventually gave it to my son. I ordered this one with trepidation, knowing that Black and Decker has not made a quality product for several decades. This bench arrived slightly bent, even though the shipping box did not appear damaged. Several parts fell out of the box when it was opened. These were parts that were supposed to be attached at the factory. The assembly instructions were confusing, and nearly useless. The concept of the Workmate has always appealed to me. The execution of that concept in this current product is pathetic. I cannot recommend the WM 425 in any way. Additional observations after a month of use: This workbench is truly a joke. It is so poorly made that I am constantly fiddling with it to get it to work right. As far as I am concerned, it is a disposable item, and that's exactly how I intend to treat it. As soon as I finish the current auto re-upholstery project that I am using it for, I'm going to set it out at the curb for pick-up by the local scrap metal hauler. Might as well re-cycle the steel into something more useful.