The workmate 425 was purchased for me by my husband as a Christmas present.  We spent a little time putting it together or should I say adding the necessary finishing touches.  We had a little problem doing so but not too bad. By the way all the parts were in the bag!!! Once put together I was very pleased with the quality of the product.  I use it to hold wood bark for carving wood spirits.  It does a great job.  All in all I am very pleased with my purchase and now my husband wants one for himself.