Workmate 425 vs Worx Pegasus Workbenches
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- Опубликовано: 28 мар 2018
- In this video we will take an in-depth look at both the Workmate 425 and Worx Pegasus workbenches. Having produced more than 50 videos on the Workmate I must admit I had a bias going into this project. However, having spent some time working with the Pegasus in the production of this video I must say that I am impressed with the capabilities of the Pegasus. We will take a close look at such things as set-up and take-down, specifications, clamping capabilities and more. So, let's get started...
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The demonstration of different clamping configurations is what I was looking for. Excellent.
Thanks and thanks for commenting.
I’ve been using a workmate bench my entire life and it’s never occurred to me to fill in the bottom to create a shelf! What an amazing idea. I’m doing that the next day I’m in the shop.
Glad you found the idea useful. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks, I've been trying to figure out a workbench solution for my specific situation where I can't have a full workbench at the moment and just found out tonight that workmates were a thing and the 425 was the one I was first drawn to and thanks to your video I now am definitely going to pick it over any other one.
Thank you sir, I subscribed and will definitely be watching more if your videos soon.
I was recommended a Pegasus workbench by my neighbor when I moved in. But it's your video make me know its many ways of uses. Thank very much. BY THE WAY for those who never use a Pegasus workbench, I think it's far better built than a workmate.
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I'm still using my 1977 purchased Workmate! I did make a large tabletop insert but the original jaws are also still serviceable (albeit with some errant cuts & chips over the years). I also repainted the step and lightly sanded and refinished the jaws, but that's it. I've used it for everything from fine hand woodworking to outdoor chainsawing of woodburner stock. I think that speaks to the quality of components and assembly, at least way back when.
Hey Bill - I agree, looking at the components side by side there is a big difference. I will be releasing a video shortly that does this comparison. And, it sounds like you got your money's worth out of your Workmate. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Cheers.
I haven't watched the video yet... :/ Went straight to the comments. I'll watch it later. I had to reply to your comment. I also have a very old Workmate. Probably bought sometime in the 80s though, when I was in active duty Army. It has traveled with me and we have settled now in NEPA. A well constructed tool.
Older is better. I have used it to hold a 200 lb. TV. My wife got rid of the TV when I was on travel. Still have the original Workmate, because, like most men, I hide my tools. You cannot believe how many tools have rusted after she decides to re-purpose a hammer as a potato masher.
Thanks for the great review! With a small garage workshop, I’m always looking for ways to obtain additional workspace. I have a Workmate now and am quite pleased with its versatility. The Pegasus caught my eye and your review was concise and informative.
I had a B&D years ago. You've now convinced me to go with the Pegasus. thanks
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your decision. Cheers!
Very unbiased review. I had an old workmate that eventually fell apart after some mistreatment on my part. Because the workmate was heavy and sometimes awkward to set up, I wanted to like the Pegasus, but you cannot sand a 2 by flat on the Pegasus without repositioning the workpiece. It is clear to me that for my purposes, the Workmate is the clear choice. Your review helped me greatly. Thanks!
Hey Dan - I think both benches have their uses. I do like the weight of the Pegasus. However, I have to agree with you clamping is another issues all together. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Cheers.
A quite comprehensive review, including many functionalities I did not know. Thanks a million!
You are most certainly welcome. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers!
I thought the workmate top was cheap crap,but seemed so durable, I didn't know it was bamboo. Bamboo is like steel but light as pine. The workmate chassis is heavy as hell and seems really durable. The works support brackets look like cheap junk,but it's so well designed. I live in an apartment and need a bench I can keep in a walk in closet easily. I'm not doing heavy duty work. Just home repair. The works looks like it was designed by engineers. Cool stuff
Fantastic comparison of both these workbenches ! I ordered a Pegasus about three days ago and look forward to working with it, after watching this video it may need a 425 companion in the coming new year. :)
Dilutedverm - I think you are really going to enjoy using your Pegasus once it arrives. Welcome to my channel and thanks for sharing. Cheers.
I just bought the Pegasus, but the Workmate looks nice too. The alternate clamping modes on the Workmate look quite nice. That said, the Pegasus will do most anything I need I think and is lighter and smaller for storage. But it looks like both products are quite useful.
Congratulations on your Pegasus. I know you will enjoy using it. I think it all comes down to what you are using your bench for.... that determines which one a person should get. Thanks for stopping by and posting.
Excellent Video. Helped me remember just how GOOD the B&D Workbench is. I'm buying one right now (!)
Great presentaion. Please keep up the great work. I will now return my 425 and order the Worx Pegasus!
Before your video I was not aware there was a Worx Pegasus, thank you. Well done!
Hey Frank, you are most certainly welcome. I hope you enjoy your new Pegasus. It's a great addition to any shoppe. Cheers!
Excellent review. I have used both units and they both work well. My 1 complaint with the worx bench, is be careful when folding it open that you don’t pinch your fingers.
I got the Pegasus as a surprise for Christmas. Found this video wanting to learn more about it. My dad had a Workmate and I had no idea it could do this much. I don’t think he ever used it as anything more than a work surface and simple clamp in the middle. But I think the Pegasus will be better for my needs since it also is a sawhorse, the clamps are removable, and I need something lightweight that I can carry out into the forest on my land while building my kids a treehouse. Both are pretty neat, though.
You cannot go wrong with either one. Thanks for sharing!
I think I might buy two of the Pegasus tables. I like the fact that they convert to sawhorses and I like the fact that you can join them to make a larger table, which I'll use for more than just woodwork. I do lots of electronic repair, taking computers or components apart, sometimes monitors, and often I need to solder things, so a larger work surface, yet portable, is right up my alley.
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I've seen your reviews on table saws and other equipment. Glad to have found your comparison & review of the Workmate 425 and the Worx Pegasus Folding Work Table & Sawhorse, today.
I've owned a pair of Worx Sawhorses & Clamps since 2018 and purchased the Worx Pegasus in 2019, and have been very satisfied with their capabilities & convenience.
A couple of two-by-fours and a 2'x4' sheet of plywood turns the sawhorses into a workbench pretty quickly, too.
I'm glad you showcased the features of the Workmate 425. I learned some things I didn't know, thanks to your efforts.
Thanks for sharing this, and your many other videos.
You are certainly most welcome and thanks for commenting. Cheers.
Wow, the Pegasus does things I didn't know. The info provided with it was minimal. Thanks!
Thank you for a great and strait to the point tutorial! I was wondering which one of the two, I should purchase. Well after this video, I know for my purposes the Workmate 425 is the first choice. However, bear no mistake in mind. I can totally agree with you that the Pegasus is indeed a na impressive platform. Ultimately, I can see myself owning one (Pegasus), as an addition to the Workmate 425 but not the only platform. I see the Pegasus as a skilled understudy/back-up; however, not the main performer.
Hey Lough Sun - You are certainly welcome and welcome to my channel. I agree, both platforms have their places in our shoppes. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers!
I’ve been undecided between these two tables, and this video was very helpful, thanks. I still can’t make up my mind, because I really like each one in different ways (and can’t justify getting both for my light duty needs), but now at least I have more knowledge of each to help guide my decision.
Glad it was helpful!
I have the Pegasus and the clamp distance is exactly the width of my compound mitre saw feet so it get's used a lot as a stand for that saw when I need the saw outside. Very stable bed for the saw when clamped onto the table.
Great video... emphasizing just what a work table is used for...holding materials. Have not seen one better for understanding the clamping capabiliities. Thanks.
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Overall it’s a decent table. If you’re not using it for big heavy projects. Its gets unstable when using my jigsaw and handsaw. Table starts to shake and lifts off the ground. Maybe I’m doing something wrong?Also the folding mechanic works great ruclips.net/user/postUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh when setting up, but I can’t get the table to fold down. It gets stuck 3/4ths on the way down.
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A timely video. I just ordered a new Work Mate bench. I had one years ago, but had to leave it behind. I look forward to watching more of your videos to reacquaint myself with this tool.
Hey Andrew, thank you so much for stopping by and commenting.
@@WorkMateGuy, my new workmate was supposed to be a 550, but it’s marked as a 1000. It features one large board and the single 1/3 size movable vise. It has the step and folds a little larger than my old three board model. It is way more built up and no foldable legs.
Hey WorkMateGuy - thank you for an unbiased, thorough review of these two work benches.
You are certainly welcome and welcome to my channel. Cheers!
Excellent 👌👍 review of both workbenches! Thank you for your time and video.
Hey PT you are certainly welcome and welcome to my channel. Cheers!
This was an awesome video. I think you did a great job doing this review comparison. I've been debating what kind of work table to buy. Both have some great features. I partial to the Workmates. Thanks once again for the video and taking the time to make this.
You are certainly welcome. Cheers!
Best explanation of all videos I have seen
Very good video, I liked and subscribed. Would like to see how the wedges are used in clamping, and how to use other types of clamps with the benches. I have both and have learned some things here that I didn't know.
3 working levels and ability to replace work top slats sold me on the workmate. 8 bucks of used 2x4s I made 4 stackable sawhorses that can handle a lot more than 1000 lbs. I enjoy your videos.
Hey Ludvig - Yes, your DIY saw horses will be a great addition to a Workmate to increase your working area.
First video on the Pegasus that showed its Horizontal clamping ability...Thank You! I like both of these units, but I've heard some bad things about the current quality of the Workmates...thinner top, thinner metal than they used to be. I had one of the older workmates that I had to leave behind during a move, and I have regretted that ever since.
Hey MojoPup. As far as I can tell the metal on the 425 is about the same as the earlier models. Yes, the panels are thinner and made of bamboo which have their pros and cons. I replaced the panels on my older Workmate with 2x8 lumber which you can see in this video: ruclips.net/video/tkgWnWOHieE/видео.html&feature=emb_logo
@@WorkMateGuy Metal's about the same? That's good to hear. I wasn't worried about the bamboo, but I had heard from others that the metal seemed weaker... and no one locally had any to look at. So I went with the Pegasus because it was 'in stock'. I have a project coming up and didn't want to order the Workmate only to find the quality had gone downhill. I really liked my old Workmate, hated having to leave it when I moved.
@@WorkMateGuy great video thanks a lot! Really like the beautiful lumber version, too! Just a little reminder of you missing the slots in the pegasus - you could add them in your lumber version :) cheers from Frankfurt, Germany.
I have one just like the one in the background going on 45 years. I have put it through hell and back and it’s still survives with minor damage to the wood grooves (I didn’t see those in the modern 425 wondering why it was omitted) it is very useful for holding round objects!
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That's a great review of these tables 👌
Thanks!
You are most certainly welcome and welcome to my channel. Cheers.
Thanks for an excellent review & comparison. Was just getting ready to purchase the Worx Pegasus, & checking out your video helped me confirm it will do everything I need. Now if you would just please post a video on how to magically find the time to get all the projects done that I need to get started on!!! lol!!
You can borrow my DeLorean, go back in time, and get an earlier start. ;-)
extremely well made comparison 👏
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This was a great review. So well done. Thank you very much!
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Great review. This helped by buying decision tremendously. I'm a single gal who owns her own home. I don't need anything too fancy. So, the light weight of the Pegasus, the ease of the clamps, the fact that it folds down easier with a thinner profile and smaller footprint, are major factors in the decision. I think that's the front runner. If I was a pro at DIY, I'd go with the heavier sturdier customizable, height adjustable Workmate. Plus, I heard the instructions to assemble Workmate's are hard to figure out. I would have added the ease to assemble in the review too. Great upload.
Thanks for stopping by and glad to know this helped your buying decision. Cheers!
Thank you very much for this review, it made the differences very clear!
And i am gonna get me a Worx :)
Dutchie You are certainly welcome and welcome to my channel. I would be interested to know how you like your new Work after you have used it a few times.
@@WorkMateGuy Well, ik have used the workbench a few times now and i really love it.
I have no good muscle power and so its great to have a easy to setup workbench that also is light. Easy moving, easy setup. The clamping systen works like a charm for me.
And its stable!!!
Also you can add a power bar on the side of the bottom self under the clamp storage..I simply used some heavy duty zip ties works awesome
The Pegasus is worksite friendly , the workmate I use at the shop. I made replacement tops with micro jig dovetails and dog holes I use armor tool accessories works awesome after all I paid 9.00 at a garage sale.
Thanx 4 sharing your video. Very helpful info.
Great video, thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful! Cheers!
Thanks for the info. As a carpenter/slash craftsman, i'm drawn to the Workmate. However, the portability and multi-functionality--including to ability to connect to other Worx tables--made the Worx necessary for my mobile small business. Just purchased the Pegasus.
Glad it was helpful and congratulations on your new Pegasus Workbench!
Thanks for the comparison, the Workmate clearly blows away the Pegasus. The height of the clamps of the Pegasus would get in the way most of the time with standard dimensional lumber, you couldn't sand over the top of them, cut boards because of them & there is no opening in the for a saw-blades and drill bits to pass through like the wide opening the Workmate offers. I've been using a Workmate for 40+ years and was intrigued by the Pegasus, A flat topped workmate, no reassesses, works for me, I put my powered miter box on it, bench grinder, etc. I get the feeling the clamp tracks and cubby holes on the Pegasus would make it difficult to use it for a lot of activities.
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Thats what I call a review thanks will watch your videos on how to use the workmate good man.
Glad to help
I've used both and much prefer the WORX table, for ease of use!
I have both and I love them both .
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Excellent review and comparison. Thanks!
Thanks for watching! Cheers!
I think Workmate 425 is easier to drill holes while clamping 2x2 or 4x4, but Pegasus is hard to provide drill holes because sometimes you can't find any 3/4" hole (under 2x2 or 4x4) on the workbench.
Thanks. Well done. Professional. Subscribed.
Super review. I think the B&D unit wins but just. I'm fortunate enough to have both units although my B&D is an OLD unit, light blue which I find to be a total pain in the ass to open as the release pins are finicky. I find myself using the Worx mostly as it's a bit lighter and soooo much easier to setup. I also have several Vika stands which seemed like a good idea when I first got them but since found them to be less desirable as the folding wings mechanism has failed as has the lower tray hinges. That's what happens when you're a tool junkie!
I have a small garden/yard and a shed with electric. The workmate 626 I have is magic, not the top of the range model but very useful to have. I think the person that came up with the idea was a genius. I know today there are alternatives but the actual idea is so simple. The Worx seems to be a later generation version of what we might come up with if we started today. You might say the Workmate is outdated or not so great but it’s a useful bit of kit to have. I get free wood from local neighbours and cut it before it goes on the open fire in my home. The workmate is sturdy and even allows me to hold larger logs to saw. It might be easy to say the Worx is better but I think Black and Decker set a standard and it’s stood up to the competition quite well. I would be curious to see how long the Worx lasts and if it stands the test of time.
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Well done comparison. Thank you
You are certainly welcome Samuel!
Great unbiased review, but I gotta give the edge to the workmate. I just got one for 30 bucks second hand and it's in very nice shape, looking forward to getting a couple projects finished.
Thanks Liam and congratulations on your "new" Workmate. Cheers.
Great Reveiw....I have both and like the Work Better. Both are good.
Great review! Thank you. I am leaning towards Pegasus - still need to figure out how to raise the heigh without sacrificing stability/sturdiness.
Both benches are well worth the investment. It comes down to what you plan on using them for. Cheers!
Point of interest: European standard for work bench dogs is 20 mm. That is about 1mm larger than 3/4 inch. While one can stick a 3/4 dog in a European 20 mm hole the opposite does not always work. It becomes a real problem if one is trying to use precision aluminum bits like the UJK threaded chanfer dogs.
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Excellent video thanks for posting,
Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
Hi John, Thank you for the video comparison. You stated (twice) that the bench dog holes in the Workmate 425 are 22 mm each. Unless they just changed the size, the dog holes are only 20 mm each.
I have the Workmate 425, but I want something lighter and I find it a bit heavy and it is more cumbersome to setup than the Pegasus which looks like a snap. I think I will add on the Pegasus so I have a lighter and quicker option to setup. I was thinking about just a basic portable work table, but minds well get this one with it's multiple uses including the clamping capabilities. And it stores away nicely.
Excellent comparison on ( 2 ) very capable portable workbenches... The problem for me here is I like them both! With respect to long term reliability, I'm leaning towards the B&D Workmate 425...
I've seen the older B&D 400 Workmates over the years & it seems they just keep on ticking for decades...
Bill on the Hill...:~)
There are a look of good points about both of them. As for durability, if you will be doing some heavier work the B&D would be my recommendation. Cheers!
I noticed the Workmate allows you to lay a 2x4 flat, clamp, and plane, sand etc. with full access to the surface. I didn't see that with the Pegasus unless I missed it? With the 2" side facing up, yes, but it looks like the clamp gets in the way of that configuration on the Worx. If that's the case I really prefer the Workmates flexibility. Great review for 2 excellent products.
Pando Thank you and welcome to my channel. Both benches have their pros and cons and depending on how you will be using them will make a big difference on which one you select. I prefer the Workmate's clamping flexibility however, It weighs in at 36 pounds, and It is cumbersome to set up. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Just put a board on either side of your 2x4 and it will give you access to the full width of your piece for sanding, planing, etc. I did notice the Workmate table flex up when clamping on the surface with the built in crank vise(?). That might be the deal breaker for me when I purchase. But I wouldn't turn up my nose at either if offered one.
I would prefer the Workmate for working with odd shaped projects that can go down between the clamping board sections. This is something that the Pegasus cannot do. I always found the one set of "Dogs" limiting. It would be nice to receive another variation or two upon their form.
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A great video. Thanks.
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Great comparison WorkMateGuy. While the Worx seems to be a good option it wont make me sell my Workmate. Subscribed
Really great review
Thanks!
Great video , makes things easier for making a choice for your requirements 👍, I'm still using a B & D work bench must be 30 odd years old still going .
Thanks Carl! And congrats on your new/old Workmate! Cheers!
very helpful thanks
I like the 425. I can use it on the tailgate of my truck while in the collapsed mode.
Excellent idea!
Great review.
Thanks!
Thank you so much this was a great review and excellent instructions. I too was confused from that piece of crap they called instructions that came with this workbench. Had it not been for this video it would have sat in my garage for a few months until I mustard the patients and discipline to weed through those instructions.
You are most certainly welcome and congratulations on your new bench! Cheers!
Wow very exactly. Thank you
You are so welcome
GREAT REVIEW THANKS!!!
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One feature was sort of missed on the Worx. If you have two and use them as saw-horses, you can place timber lengths in the slots and create an effective work table for dealing with 8x4 sheets.
Which is why I bought two of the worx ones.
Great video.
passatauto Thanks and thanks for stopping by.
Good review. Did I miss a mention that the Pegasus doubles as saw horses when you fold the sides down, and that the two slots across the top that remain when the sides are folded down will accommodate 2X4's?
Yeah, He mentions it at 14:50
Great video!
Thanks!
Very useful. Thanks.
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Great video, thanks. For my purposes, the 425 is better, overall its a fundamentally different design with the vise system, vs the separate clamps. Both have their applications. The pegasus looks good, but for different applications.
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The Workmate is HEAVY. I would imagine the Pegasus is quite a bit lighter
You have me sold on a 425, your videos are great. Curious why all the other folding workbench comparisons refuse to put the Worx or other benches up against the 425? I always see them compared against the 125. Hmmm?
I have the Pegasus and it's great. I was going to get a second one, but the workmate looks more versatile. I saw someone clamp a board vertically to the folding top and a second piece to the horizonral top to connect corner pieces. It has potential. Maybe one of each is the way to go.
Having one of each is not a bad idea. A man can never have too many tools!!!
Another advantage of the workmate is a lower height if you don’t open the legs.
Well at the start, first impressions I thought the 425 was by far the better one, the more you told us, the closer it got. At one point was a pickem, I'm a saw horse type of guy. At the end it was the work mate. But I did like the price and the fact you can use the clamps as regular clamps, make the Pegasus a great option.
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Great comparison
Nelson G. Are you looking to purchase a workbench like these anytime soon?
@@WorkMateGuy before spring I think. Why?
Great video
Thanks!
my classic workmate still works after 40+ years, doesn't believe in plastic tools
What doesn't believe in plastic tools, your workmate bench?
39 year old workmate , still works like a new one
Same here, I have owned 2 Workmates since 1981 and both work perfectly.
I would buy the Workmate but I live in a high humidity climate. I prefer the plastic and aluminum build of the Worx for this reason. Great video!
I've got the 525. Not sure why they stopped making those, the fact that it folds into a hand truck is awesome. Regardless, I think the workmate is a much better option
awesome- I was inherited one of these old Workmates and kind of took it for granted until lately- your channel really helps! Also anyone say you sound like Paul Feinbaum from the SEC Network?
Hi Tim, glad to know that you have found good use for your old Workmate. I know you will enjoy using it. I have been told that I sound like a cartoon character and a dead comedian. My father told me a long time ago that I had the face for radio and the voice for TV. Cheers!
As always a great unbiased take on gear. Fore some reason this one is a struggle and a positive recommendation would be a great add on. You can always add an If statement and that would help. Trust, I was with mom back in 85 when we bought my dad the Black & Decker which he still has today and going plastic feels like going to the dark side but its the way of the Big Box store is working with MFG's on insights & influencing margins. I guess my ask is, do the integrated clamps make up for the dynamic table placement and clamping capability of the BD table? Ty and always a SOLID review
klozher38 You pose some very good questions. I hate to sound non committal but, It all comes down to which features best match what your requirements are. I can think of half a dozen ways either one of these benches would be a good fit for someone. My goal with all of my videos Is to expose you the viewer to all the most important features of the product so that you can make an informed decision based on your unique requirements. Thanks for watching.
So, I have the Workmate, the Husky AND the Pegasus benches and I really like them all.. one gets used mostly in garage, one gets used mostly outside on the front walk when working on my own home projects too big for in the shop and the other gets dragged along with me on worksights.
Which one works best for installing an AR barrel
@@a_rock_or_something I've never done that, yet. But I would probably use my heavier wooden workbench to do that. It's taller and puts my work about chest height.
Wow, great video!! Loved the way you showed the different ways the benches could clamp work pieces. Great review!
I do have a question regarding the Pegasus clamps.. are they cheaply made? And do you think they will last very long? Also, can you buy replacements?
Thank you!
I don't know about replacements on the Pegasus. However, I would say they are more than adequate for home use and perhaps light pro use. Thanks for stopping by!
The clamps on the Pegasus are well made.
I've been using Workmates as both workbenches and as the base for ammunition reloading benches for more than twenty years and have found them to be excellent for both purposes. I suspect that the Pegasus would not be suitable as a reloading bench given the configuration of the legs, giving it less resistance to rocking when using a reloading press.
I'm about to return my older Workmate to full time duty as the base for a reloading bench with a 3'x2'x3/4" sheet of plywood on top. To replace it as a work bench, I plan to purchase a Workmate 425.
I agree, the WM provides better stability for those functions that require significant amounts of pressure. Cheers!
Nice review
Thanks!
Great job on the comparison! I currently own a Pegasus and have had it for over a year. It’s pretty useful. I used to have an earlier version of the workmate many many years ago (like 30ish) and used it until I frankly wore it out. Back then the workmate had a working surface that was made out of particleboard with a laminated surface. It was pretty limited particularly if you got it wet. It’s good to see that they have laminated bamboo as a worksurface now! Each of them has their strengths and weaknesses and limitations. Between the two, I’d like to have another workmate because I found it to be much more versatile than the Pegasus.
Thanks for the great video comparison. I may have missed it, but did you mention the weight of each of the tables with clamps? I would have also liked to have seen the lateral wobble of each table top. I often plane wood and need a fixation that has no lateral play in the table top. Thanks
Hmmm.... I don't recall the weight with clamps. However, the Workmate is heavier. Both had good lateral stability if they are on a flat / level surface.
For the money, i'll go for Workmate.
Thank you for a comprehensive review: one thing though is that there are a lot of reviews on how large a piece you can clamp with a work bench but none that I’ve seen that show how small a piece you can work on. I’ve got a number of pieces that I need to cut about 50mm off and they are only 500mm to start with - I can clamp and cut with the 425 but I don’t think I can with the Pegasus. Your video helped me see that so thanks for that - I need to but a 425 now!
Hi Freddy, I am certainly glad this helped in your discovery process. Yes, I have used my Workmate for many detailed cutting and sanding jobs. Be sure to check out my other Workmate How-To videos to get you started. Cheers!
Last time I saw a Workmate, it still had the latch mechanism to fold as the model I still use after 30 years. I think this latch was bad design causing the top to suddenly collapse. I had to replace the 2 screws, no longer available, with my own design. Still the danger is still there. I know nothing lasts forever, but everything else still works while this piece with simple functionality cannot be fixed.