Pros & Cons: Worx Pegasus
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- čas přidán 17. 06. 2024
- A more detailed look at how the Worx Pegasus portable workbench stands up to hand tool woodworking including planing, sawing, drilling and chisel work on different types and sizes of wood. Other general pros and cons featured as well.
For my basic review of the Worx Pegasus • Worx Pegasus Workbench
Pros & Cons of Small Workbench • Pros & Cons: Small woo...
00:00 Introduction
00:47 2 x 4 Lumber
07:26 1/4" Poplar board
9:43 Sawing Lengthwise
12:40 Oak Board
15:40 Impact Test
18:51 Plywood sheet
20:37 Additional Pros & Cons - Jak na to + styl
Very good analisys because that's the way anyone works with a work table.
Thanks for watching.
Now this is what I call a review and not a power tool in sight , very impressive mate . Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words. The only power tools I have are a circular saw that is never used and a cordless drill that is used sometimes. I'm sure most people are using this table with power tools but I wanted to see how it would stand up to hand tool woodworking. Thanks for watching.
Very informative, thank you!
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.
Many thanks for the review. Thought of buying this but not now 😂 You just save my day 😅😅, thanks
Excellent! Glad you got something out of the video that helped you make a decision. Thanks for watching.
@@RichoWoodworking Most welcome 😁
excellent review
Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
Very good explanation
Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
your effort to instruct users is much appreciated!
Thanks for your kind words and for watching.
I use my Pegasus, just as a portable workspace for light tasks. I prefer to use my Triton Superjaws XL and a pair of MSA200 workstands (which are also portable). At home, I use my permanent workbench. A pair of Pegasus would be interesting. You wouldn't expect it to shake as much. Great video.
I've never worked with the Triton Superjaws or MSA. The three legs didn't seem like they would be stable but they must be for so many people to depend on them. Now that I've moved to a permanent workshop (different then when this video was filmed) I'm considering building a permanent bench. Thanks for watching.
I use power tools and have two of these tables. They work perfectly. If you want to strip a 4x8 MDF into 5.5” boards you could cut the entire length while supported by these tables.
Every tool or device will have pros and cons. I feel you are demonstrating just the cons. The two tables I have are better than using two saw horses.
This video was actually the sequel to another Pros & Cons review of my small woodworking workbench. So I put it through the same trials as that previous video. For hand tool woodworking it did have limitations. But honestly 99% of the people buying one would use it with power tools. I had no idea when I made the video that it would be so popular, much less get over 100 views. I agree with you that it is an outstanding portable table and since making that video I have found new uses for it in my workshop. Thanks for watching and giving me your honest opinion.
@@RichoWoodworkingI missed the first video so I should’ve gone back to watch it. I just stumbled upon your channel and subscribed. After along time trying to find contractors who were available and not finding any I decided to remodel my house myself. I used to be a carpenter when I was working my way through college. I’ve been watching woodworking videos for the past 3 months learning from so many excellent craftsmen. I call it the University of CZcams ;). I’ve learned so much.
In one of my first projects on my house I paid for the roughly $1000 worth of tools & equipment. Not a bad investment. I really love the Worx tables. They’re perfect for how I use them. I wish I had more room so I could have a workshop.
All the best on creating more videos. As a filmmaker I know how difficult it is and the amount of effort and talent goes into creating programs. Keep up the good work! Happy holidays and New Years!
@@MovieMakingMan I'm always impressed by people who go all in to remodel themselves. I probably should do that myself. I was initially trained in woodworking by the furniture conservators at Colonial Williamsburg where I worked for nine years. You can see some of that inspiration in the puzzle cabinets I've made. I pride myself on having a very small workshop and still be able to enjoy woodworking. With two Worx Pegasus it sounds like you've already got one. Thanks for subscribing. I hope to have more content out in 2023 in my new workshop.
The table's lack of heft definitely works against it when working with larger boards - I've had to stabilize it with my foot to prevent it from pitching forward while cross-cutting dimensional lumber. But that's the trade-off - it is so small and portable! And in combination with the bench dogs (which up until this point I was calling "nubbins") the clamps are extremely stable. I will occasionally complement the clamps with vertical clamps at the edge to add extra stability.
Portability is definitely the key. I wonder if the problem with larger lumber is where they are hoping you will buy an additional table to connect to it for better stability. Thanks for your honest review and for watching.
@@RichoWoodworking They sell sawhorses that, AFAICT, sit flush with the Pegasus and would work very well when dealing with long pieces of lumber. Honestly this is always a challenge without a dedicated workspace - I have a DeWalt portable table saw and when I'm ripping 12 foot decking boards I need my wife to help make sure the board doesn't start to tilt the wrong way. In that case I use the Pegasus plus some scrap wood to create a semi-flush extender to keep the wood as level as possible. It would be great if there were ISO standards for this kind of stuff!
Thanks for the testing. Looks like when needing extra clamping strength, we need to bring in a vertical clamp to the material. Also, looks like cutting with a circular saw would avoid a lot of the wobble. And for the dogs, it would be a good idea to affix some rubber pads with adhesive backing for grip.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks!! 🙌🏼✌🏼
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Hello Richo, very informative show, do you think there is a way I could put slab of beef ribs on this Pegasus to cut length wise, then cut them into short riblets, I have a hand bone saw, thanks in advance 👍
I'm sure you could accomplish that on this table. Tying the slab down, possibly through the dog holes would secure it while you cut, knowing you'll be cutting the ties as you go. Thanks for watching.
I think these portable stations nowadays are for use with power tools and is meant for those who travel from job to job. Hand tools such as planers and chisels require stabiliity of a permanant work station in order to maximize percision that or very sharp hand tools that minimize exertion. But this video definitely shows the tables' limitations.
I definitely agree. I did this video originally as a part two to the one I did on my portable workbench. Had no idea at the time it would be viewed by so many. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the video.
I'm trying to pick up a new hobby and want to get into woodworking but don't have enough space. I was wondering if this workbench would be a viable option.
Hopefully this video helped answer some of your questions. I use the Worx Pegasus a lot in addition to my primary wooden workbench. Good luck in your new hobby. Thanks for watching.
I wonder if you find the T tracks useful enough to want to put some in your wooden bench?
I wouldn't want to damage the wood surface of the small workbench with T-tracks. But it could be an option for someone else who may be thinking of building one. T-tracks would be great for a hold-down solution but it can also be limiting with the track's location. Thanks for watching.
does it have a lower shelf or bar you can put your foot on to stabilize the bench, or can you add weights to the base?
There is a lower shelf and you can try adding weights to help stabilize it. Or use chocks on the floor under/by the feet to help hold it.
For the waffle pattern underneath just put a solid board under there so it has something to grab.. small piece of scrap wood long enough to cover the waffle pattern.
A longer scrap piece would be a better solution I agree. In the video I did add a small scrap piece at 12:41 that did the job for what I was doing.
Does clamping with other clamps through the dogholes work well?
It probably depends on the clamp. Some are too wide to even fit through the hole. Due to the waffle surface beneath you would need a piece of wood to help hold the clamp in place. It isn't solid underneath.
@@RichoWoodworking Thanks 👍
I was thinking of getting work bench for my own mini work space... Still don't know which to get
Certainly plenty of options out there. I wasn't looking for one when I came upon this one. There are lots of videos available for Kreg, Black & Decker and other small workbenches that might give you a better idea of what would work for your projects. Thanks for watching.
@@RichoWoodworkingalso, I have circular saw and I was wondering if this helps me to have straight cuts for my wood pallets coz I always ended having those cuts which not straight at all.. currently using B&D workmate and it doesn't help me at all
@@damianooi8261 I've read that the Workmate they sell today is nothing like the one that was available in the 70's through 90's. To be honest, though I have a circular saw, I rarely use it because I've found I get better, straighter cuts with a manual hand saw. But that's on lumber and not pallets. Some get two workbenches to use together. It would seem that a standard pallet is larger than the Worx Pegasus can hold. Not sure what the solution would be for a pallet.
A properly designed portable work bench allows you to comfortably put your foot down on a cross support for the legs. It will keep bench from moving around. The Bosche and Workmate allow for this
Well said. Thanks for watching.
I have an old and trusty Workmate but the wood is nicked all over and one of the legs is bent. I retract the legs and it’s fine, but I’m looking for a replacement. Most of these portable tables don’t have a good spot for your foot. As a workaround, what do you think about bracing the workbench against a wall or for separation from a wall a 2 x 8?
I also thought about rigging some weight lifting weights using webbing and looping it through the holes on the bench top. Do you know if any small bench adapter to pass through the holes. When I’m done I can post a photo of a solution.
@@artsolano6762 Workmates from 40 years ago are still among the best portable workbenches but as you said they are wearing out now. The guy I got this workbench from had a Workmate but it needed a new top. Also it didn't look like those original Workmates that I seek after now. I have also thought about weights for holding the bench down. An adapter, even something like wood with Festool hold downs may be something that can attach the top of the table to another sturdier surface.
@@RichoWoodworking part of the solution I think involves using a ratcheting strap attached to a weight. I think you want the weight to remain on the ground with tension on the strap to avoid any swinging. Some straps are as thin as 1 inch wide and might fit cleanly looped through two holes on the work bench surface.
Festool hold downs solution sounds interesting. Maybe this would be a good topic for a video. :-)
Just bought a pair. Can I connect a total of 4 of these?
I'm pretty sure you can, either as a block of four or as four in a row. As long as you have the connector pieces. I have a previous video that gives an overview of the bench.
When you were using the plywood. Don't use the pegs.
Why can't you just make it even with the workbench use two other clamps like Erwin clamps or use the ones that are there just take them off and clamp the plywood to the edge.
Like you normally would do..
Yes that is certainly an option. As I mention later in the video one of my clamps that came with the table was not as strong as the other, most likely due to use by the person before. I had seen others complain of this as well. Adding additional clamps could be done but I tried to keep my tests to only what came with the Worx Pegasus in case someone didn't have other clamps to use. Thanks for watching.
@@RichoWoodworking
Yeah it's very bizarre The clamps look like they're good quality because I own the bench.
They seem like they're no different than Erwin clamps
I don't know why they would break like that..
Very interesting..
Something maybe WORX should be aware of and fix.
Seems like the floor is uneven but there is a simple fix
It was. However that was my old workshop and I'm in a new workshop now that is much better. Thanks for watching.
It would have been nice to actually see the table.
This video was part of a larger series on how I use these portable tables. I did a overall review video of the table prior to this one but I think many people mistake this Pros & Cons video for an overall review. The other video is : czcams.com/video/FdRQ7n8occA/video.html if that is what you were hoping for. Thanks for watching.
@5:23 BING BONG
You got it. Thanks for watching.
How about 2 tables attached, may stabilize.
I think you're right. If there were two tables you would have much more control of the wood, being secured with more clamps between the two tables. For my workshop, there isn't enough room for two. Actually my later video on the Sjoberg Smart Vise was able to solve the problem that was encountered on the Worx Pegasus without the stability issues. It outperformed the Worx Pegasus on a few of the tests. Thanks for watching.
@@Kiss4cooper I covered all this in my initial video on the overview of the Worx Pegasus czcams.com/video/FdRQ7n8occA/video.html. Unfortunately most probably didn't see that as they discovered this video as part of CZcams's suggested videos. Thanks for watching.
i cannot work on that table
Understandable. It certainly has its limitations and drawbacks. Thanks for watching.
I agree. I don’t work ON the table. I stand beside it and it works great.
@@MovieMakingMan 😝
What is that funny looking thing with a wood handle and a toothy blade?...I didn't know you could cut wood with something that didn't have a battery....😮
Yeah that would be pretty foreign to some people who only use power tools. Thanks for watching.
Cant stand that moving around