My HONEST Opinion After 1 Year Owning The Pegas Scroll Saw

I've owned and used the Pegas Scroll saw for a full year now, and here is my honest opinion. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions. Happy Scrolling! -Danielle
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[@SawdustmakerLori]

Great review! Glad I discovered your channel through Steve Goods. I subscribed and look forward to seeing your video's!

[@WendellWoodworks]

Thanks so much, Lori! Thanks for watching!

[@johnconklin9039]

Completely agree. I've had my 21" Pegas for a couple years and love it. I had a Dewalt prior so it wasn't as big of an upgrade, but it's still a step up. My favorite thing is the clamps.

[@WendellWoodworks]

I’m glad you love it too! Yea, after the fact I kept thinking of other great things I forgot to mention 😆. Great Saw 👍

[@Blah-blah-sure]

I’m interested in learning about scroll saws. And the Dewalt seems to be a much talked about favorite. What made you decide upon the Pegas?

[@chewar7537]

@@Blah-blah-sure Me too. I have heard a lot of good about Dewalt, and it is so much cheaper. Wondering why anyone would spend so much more for the Pegas.

[@noahbaker-kang5148]

@@chewar7537I have a delta 40-694, which is essentially the same as the DeWalt but with a different paint job. It’s an excellent saw. But if you’re doing beveled cuts the Pegas is superior because you don’t have to tilt the table like on the delta/deWalt.

[@chewar7537]

@@noahbaker-kang5148 Thank you, good to know!

[@carolemerry5526]

hi Danielle, love your videos, I have the Pegas 21 too and I love it. You're right it is a game changer... As I was watching your video, I notice a nice white flowers frame in the background toward the end (at 2 min 38) and was wondering if you have a pattern for that or tell me where I can one, it's lovely. thank you 🙂

[@WendellWoodworks]

Thanks, Carole! So glad you love the Pegas! I don’t have a pattern for that one yet…I just kind winged it. But next time I make one I’ll try to make a pattern for it :).

[@B.A.Bassangler]

Wow, you are very talented! Love all of the art displayed in the video. I'm building a shop and so far the best thing it did was NOT buy a CNC. I went for a router setup for carving and now thinking a scroll saw. I'd love a Pegas but want to start as humble as my bank account. Of the entry level machines, what do you recommend for prosumer, entry level-Etsy? (Ornaments, prototypes, etc, and anything a 1/4" bandsaw blade struggles with) Thank you for any help you can offer.

[@B.A.Bassangler]

LOL, nevermind. I just watched a guy cut out a Tree of Life pattern on a chunk of walnut...I gotta be able to do that! I'll save for entry level pinless. If you have any links, I'd love to support your channel with my purchase.

[@WendellWoodworks]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the watch! I totally understand a budget and went years before I finally decided to get the Pegas. My only regret was not getting it from the get go. It’s honestly so much easier and more beginner-friendly. Though I haven’t used it personally, I been told that the DeWalt is the best of the more budget friendly versions. Here’s a link to where you can find the Pegas if interested. The code WENDELLWOODWORKS will take off 5% 😊. www.bearwood.com/pegas-scroll-saw-21-inch-usa.html

[@garygeist7868]

I have a problem keeping the arm to stay up. Bear Woods sent me a new part to replace the pin in the back of the arm. When I tighten it it works several times and then starts to fall again. I know how to use the correct nut to tightened the arm. Any suggestions? Thanks. Gary

[@WendellWoodworks]

Hmmm to be honest, I’ve never needed it to stay up. It’s usually just a quick lifting to help maneuver a new piece in. I was pretty thrilled it lifted at all compared to my others! Sorry I’m no help here! Glad Bear Wood was willing to help!

[@sister.m.joanhenderson8860]

I briefly saw a picture of a wood image you did with Mary and Eve (2:30), one of my favorite pictures, do you have a pattern for that?

[@WendellWoodworks]

I do not! I got permission from the artist to make a few pieces for charity. I used the actual image as my template :-). I love it too! It’s one of my faves 😍.

[@davewiard1189]

How do you find the dust collection? What size is the port? I have a dirt cheap starter that throws so much dust, despite having a collection port, that I am looking to upgrade sooner or later.

[@WendellWoodworks]

Honestly, that’s the one thing I don’t really utilize on it. The air blower always blows the dust away from my work and then I just suck it up at the end. Sorry for the lack of input there 😆🙂

[@GeorgeDeery]

Awesome! I'm about to unbox the Pegas 30" this week! Do you find yourself using any particular species of wood normally or do you use a variety?

[@WendellWoodworks]

Congrats! I use anything I can find reclaimed! That’s usually a mixed bag. And I use a lot of MDF for lettering.

[@GeorgeDeery]

@@WendellWoodworks awesome! Thanks!

[@spiderone3454]

Hi George, I was considering the 30" Pegas but I cannot find a light source, The one that Bear Woods sells will not reach the scroller if placed at the back of the saw. I received an email on Jan. 23rd from from Bear Woods saying they know of no larger light/magnification lamp from their supplier and they are not going to search for a distributor. They say they have not received any requests for one other than mine. (Maybe that is why). I have the light/magnification lamp they sell on my 21" Seyco Scroll Saw and it works fine. To use that on the 30" S.S. I would have to attach it further closer to the scroller which would defeat the purpose of the 30" throat clearance. If you find a light source let me (& possibly others) know. Thanks. Steve Moser

[@spiderone3454]

Hi George, How is your experience been with the 30" Pegas Scroll Saw? I wrote about 5 months ago talking about finding a magnifying light source for the 30" S.S. I may have found a source but I thought I would check with someone who has had some time with the 30" S.S. and get your impressions. Thanks. Steve M.

[@youcraigtube]

Do have any recommendations for a scroll saw that is closer to the $500 range?

[@WendellWoodworks]

I haven’t used it myself to compare, but I’ve heard that the DeWalt is pretty good but the chuck head isn’t as good. Pegas does sell a chuck head you can replace that one with though if it gives you trouble. And if you end up needing one, you can save 5% on one from Bearwoods with the code WENDELLWOODWORKS 😊.

[@garypodobnick3685]

What is the code??? Outstanding evaluation and great projects…. I currently have a DEWALT and considering the PEGAS

[@WendellWoodworks]

Thanks for watching, Gary! The link is in my video description and the code “WENDELLWOODWORKS” will save ya 5% 🙂.

[@jeffreycasto4610]

I'm fairly new with scroll sawing why is it harder to cut 1/4 inch wood than thicker wood?

[@WendellWoodworks]

Hi, Jeff! I would say the problem is too big of a blade. You definitely need a smaller/less aggressive blade for thinner woods. If you don’t have any available right now, I would recommend you stack 2 pieces together to make it thicker and more manageable with your current blade. Hope that helps a bit!

[@jeffreycasto4610]

@WendellWoodworks thanks for the information i slowed my blade speed down and that seems to help alot

[@sandraclark8413]

I just up graded to a Dewalt, maybe one day I can leap that far.

[@WendellWoodworks]

I’ve heard great things about the Dewalt! I’ve never tried it myself. What do you think of it?

[@geocaching63]

I have a Dewalt 788 arriving this Saturday. At 76yo, Im getting back into the hobby to keep busy.

[@WendellWoodworks]

@@geocaching63 awesome!! Have fun! 🙂

[@norbooowl-tx8sd]

Can you help me I am from ladakh but I want to buy scroll saw machine Dewalt compuny

[@Blah-blah-sure]

@@geocaching63Wow! Just read your comments. I’m a few days younger. And I’m curious about the scrolling hobby. And I’m looking forward to adding scrolling to my hobbies. In today’s product hype market. What’s your opinion on some of the cheap models vs the higher expense ones. And there’s videos that list some of the top models. And Pegus & Excalibur, doesn’t even crack their top 5 Ex. I just brought a Harbor Freight Central machines saw. $80. And even I’m noticing the cheap materials.

[@norbooowl-tx8sd]

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[@chewar7537]

Trying to decide between the Dewalt 788 and the Pegas. Any thoughts on the Dewalt? It is definitely cheaper! I am not going to sell what I make, this would just be for hobbies with wood.

[@WendellWoodworks]

Hi, Cheri! I haven’t had experience with the Dewalt myself. From what Ive heard, it’s not the quality or ease of use as the Pegas, but still good for a lower-budget saw. Bear Woods also offers Pegas chuckheads that can be installed on DeWalts to elevate it, so not a bad option! :). I’ve never regretted my Pegas for a moment though!

[@chewar7537]

@@WendellWoodworks Ok thank you!

[@geocaching63]

Does Publisher work OK to make patterns/templates?//

[@WendellWoodworks]

It does! I don’t have it on my current computer, so I love using the website Canva. It’s pretty easy to use and has a great selection of fonts and photos

[@joe3008]

Can you use jewelers blades with this machine????

[@joe3008]

Jewelers blades are the same length 130mm but much finer. This would be the deciding factor for me

[@WendellWoodworks]

Yes! Truthfully I’ve never used them myself, but have heard of others doing so. I’d check out the scroll saw blogs out there as I’m sure there are discussions about best jeweler blades and such for the scroll saw.