WORX Pegasus WX051 Folding Work Table and Sawhorse Review

Verdict: useful when a permanent bench will not fit

The WORX Pegasus WX051 is worth considering for a garage, small workshop, or occasional repair setup that must fold away between projects. It combines a modest worktop with integrated clamping and a separate sawhorse configuration. Its main appeal is providing a repeatable work position without dedicating floor space to a permanent bench.

This research-based review covers ASIN B01HREBZ3M and model WX051. We have not tested stability, deflection, clamp force, or setup time. The published load ratings are manufacturer limits, not measurements made for this review. A folding table still needs suitable ground and careful support for each workpiece.

Sources: Amazon: WORX Pegasus WX051, B01HREBZ3M, WORX: Pegasus WX051 specifications and FAQ, WORX: WX051 owner’s manual.

Facts: keep the two load ratings separate

WORX lists a 31 × 25-inch top, a 32-inch working height, and a 30 lb weight. Its folded dimensions are 35 × 25 × 5 inches. Measure the storage gap and the route you will carry it along, rather than assuming folded means easy to move for every user.

The open worktable capacity is 300 lb; the sawhorse-mode capacity is 1,000 lb. The specified clamping width is 18 inches. The current exact-ASIN offer lists two quick clamps, four clamp dogs, and two table links. These figures describe different aspects of the system and should not be substituted for one another.

Sources: WORX: Pegasus WX051 specifications and FAQ, Amazon: WORX Pegasus WX051, B01HREBZ3M.

Features: clamping built around the tabletop

The quick clamps locate in the table’s channels, while the dogs provide contact points for appropriately shaped stock. That can help keep a workpiece in position during small assembly, sanding, or repair jobs. The actual setup still depends on shape, thickness, and whether the clamping direction restrains the movement your task will create.

The lower tray gives a place for small tools and supplies. It also forms part of the opening sequence: the manual requires the legs fully spread and tray flat. Do not treat a partially opened arrangement as a convenient narrow-footprint alternative.

Table links allow compatible supports to be joined into a larger working area. Extra surface area may be useful for awkward projects, but connecting units does not justify an arbitrary increase in point-load, impact, or sideways-force limits. Use the manufacturer’s setup and support guidance.

Sources: WORX: WX051 owner’s manual, WORX: Pegasus WX051 specifications and FAQ.

Research: a portable support system has limits

Our buying assessment is that the Pegasus makes most sense for people whose projects are constrained by storage and setup space. If a fixed bench already gives you the height, hold-down options, and rigidity you need, the main additional benefit here is portability.

A large board can overhang a 31-inch table substantially. The manual specifically warns that cutting material from one end can change the balance enough to tip the remaining work. Plan support for both the main piece and the offcut before choosing where to clamp.

We matched the ASIN to the official WX051 product and reviewed its manual. Some retailer graphics show two sawhorses with a combined headline rating; our specification remains 1,000 lb per unit in the correct mode. We did not convert any advertising demonstration into an independent load test.

Sources: Amazon: WORX Pegasus WX051, B01HREBZ3M, WORX: Pegasus WX051 specifications and FAQ, WORX: WX051 owner’s manual.

Safety: lock, support, and keep clear of the joints

Set up on firm, level ground. Open the legs completely and check the tabletop latches are securely engaged before loading. Confirm that the workpiece is firmly clamped. Never stand on the Pegasus, regardless of the published material capacity.

Keep fingers away from folding joints and latches. The manual says to carry it folded, vertically, and close to your body. Inspect damaged parts before use and store it dry and out of children’s reach.

Use eye protection and appropriate dust protection for the operation, and follow the instructions for the cutting or drilling tool as well. The manual warns that wet conditions compromise clamping and grip. Keep the blade path clear of clamps and supports, and wash hands after use as directed by its product warning.

Sources: WORX: WX051 owner’s manual.

Buying: measure your project and your storage space

Choose it if the 32-inch height, 18-inch clamping width, and tabletop size fit your recurring jobs. Budget space for additional supports when long boards or large panels require them.

Before checkout, confirm WX051, one table, and the stated accessory bundle. Check the seller, returns, delivery, and final total. Amazon may describe the overall clamp bar length differently from the usable opening; follow WORX’s 18-inch clamping specification. The link below checks the current offer without fixing a price in the article.

Sources: Amazon: WORX Pegasus WX051, B01HREBZ3M, WORX: Pegasus WX051 specifications and FAQ.

Questions: capacity, clamps, and connected tables

Sources: Amazon: WORX Pegasus WX051, B01HREBZ3M, WORX: Pegasus WX051 specifications and FAQ, WORX: WX051 owner’s manual.