I've had a B&D workmate for many years. It's made entirely from die-cast alloy and has been really excellent but wear and damage has lead me to consider a replacement.

The new B&D ones seem to be largely made from steel presswork and on those I've used the dual-height facility is almost always very stiff to fold up and often rusty. In addition the reviews i've read slag off the cheaper versions.

Are there any altetnatives that you would recommend?

John.

Well i have two cheep workmates from lidl or was it Aldi and they have served me well and still going strong
I have had lots of heavy things on them
But i don't know when they will be for sale next
Jacko

I have a cheapo one from a high street DIY store (can't remember which one) but ive had engines and treated it pretty badly over the couple of years ive had it.. still fine all but needed a spray of WD40 every so often on the hinges