Andrews 'Multiplex' Combined Vice and Workbench

Andrews ‘Multiplex’ combined vice and workbench, UK, 1976-77.

This lightweight bench was found to infringe the patents on the ‘Workmate’ developed by Ron Hickman and manufactured by Black & Decker, and subsequently withdrawn from sale.

Details

Category:
Hand and Machine Tools
Object Number:
2020-126
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
Legs: 606 mm x 34 mm x 34 mm,
Bench (without legs): 164 mm x 823 mm x 384 mm,
type:
workbench

Parts

Andrews 'Multiplex' Combined Vice and Workbench

Andrews ‘Multiplex’ combined vice and workbench, UK, 1976-77.

Measurements:
overall: 164 mm x 823 mm x 384 mm,
Object Number:
2020-126/1
type:
workbench
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Legs for Andrews 'Multiplex' Combined Vice and Workbench

Legs for Andrews ‘Multiplex’ combined vice and workbench, UK, 1976-77.

Measurements:
overall: 606 mm x 34 mm x 34 mm,
Object Number:
2020-126/2
type:
workbench legs
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum