Nice tool review, my current saw is a 12” Dewalt I bought in 1998 and is starting to show it use and age. After watching this video I will give the saw serious consideration as I’d like a sliding saw option as well.
It's not a super precise woodworking saw if that is what you are looking for. The limited blade choice for this rpm saw put it in a special niche. It does a good job cutting many different materials at an affordable price point. My dewalt is about that old also and feeling its age like yours. We will see how it holds up to my use. Thanks for watching.
Finally a decent demonstration, straight out of the box, build and set up, plus some demonstration test cuts. you've made me go online and order one. once the store opens I'm off to click and collect it. Great review!!
It has been a great saw. Not a high speed dedicated wood saw but does a good job on everything it's rated to cut. Watch the videos on Evolutions channel about how to cut for longest blade life. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching
I like it! I almost bought the Dewalt crosscut and stand many times, didn't like the size or the price! I need something to replace my ageing Craftsman radial arm saw and this may fit the bill, I like the price also. Great review, Evolution couldn't have picked a better person to review their product! Thanks for posting!
This is a very unique saw that has the ability to cut many different materials. It is not a super high precision saw for glass smooth cuts in wood, but ti does make fairly good accurate cuts in what it can cut. I think the capacity for the price is amazing. My dewalt saw worked good for years but now has wear that affects the accuracy and it just takes up too much space. Thanks for watching.
This has been a good saw. Not a high speed super accurate wood saw but does a good job with everything its rated to cut. Evolution has videos about how to cut for longest blade life. Thanks for watching.
Very nice saw and stand. The only thing I'd like to see on the stand is a set of wheels for easy moving, so you don't have to carry the saw and stand or remove the saw to move it. Thank you for the review.
Interesting saw. Never saw one that needed assembling. When I went to buy a 10" saw, a friend said get a 12", because there would be times I would need it. I bought the Hitachi C12RSH ($330 on sale with coupon at Lowes) and a DeWalt 742 lifting stand. Those two things together are a beast in size and weight. It's really nice, but a nice 12" blade is expensive. The DeWalt and Bosch Glide were on my list, but a bit pricey at $600. I should have given more thought to it, because a good 10" blade could have potentially been used on the saw and table saw.
When I bought the dewalt 12 inch was the only way to cut 4 x 6s . It is big, heavy and can survive construction crews. This saw is the exact opposite. It is light weight with a large capacity. This is not the best saw for precision woodworking but does a good job cutting most materials. Time will tell how it stands up. Hopefully it is as good as the Rage 3 at a lower price point. They broke it down so it fits in a manageable size box and made it very easy to assemble. I should soon have a video about the other saw they sent for a future project I had planned. They have done a great job creating unique affordable tools for homeowners. Not many companies would send me a tool and tell me we want your honest opinion with no restrictions. Thanks for watching.
Nice one, looks like several improvements. I got the same model as your original on sale just before this one came out and have been using it building my shed (which you can see on my channel). I will have to see if I can afford the upgrade at some point, hopefully long before they upgrade it.
This one is nice but the rage 3 is a quieter saw. This has a lot of gear noise at start up. I think the rage 3 came with a better blade also. I am going to order a wood cutting blade to try next and see if it helps when using the vacuum. They did some great upgrades on the clamp, fence, and laser switch. They are both great little saws with a large capacity cut and plenty of power. Thanks for watching.
This looks like it would be a pretty good saw. I am in need of a new one at the moment so I was glad to see you do this little review. A big plus for me was the price of this saw. Looks like a good saw for a decent price. I've been using the Dewalt myself and to be honest,I've never been very happy with any of the Dewalt tools I have owned over the years. Thumbs up and thanks for sharing the info
This is not a high precision woodworking saw if that is what you're looking for. It's a unique lower rpm saw that can handle multiple materials and does a good job with them. It's light weight with a great capacity. There's some better information on the evolution website with the full specs of what it can handle www.evolutionpowertools.com/us/build/mitresaws/r255sms/. It fits my needs perfectly. We will see how it stands up over time. Thanks for watching.
1. Soft-Start feature❓ 2. Blade Arbor Cover coming loose problem❗ I just bought myself an early Christmas gift of this Evolution R255 SMS 120 VAC (Canada) from Continental, a nearby discount store, that sells all kinds of overstock items at good prices. When I came to test the saw I noticed that the blade hesitated when I pulled the start trigger and that it ran rather noisily. So I thought that I would have to use the store's 15-day "no questions asked" return policy. Not wanting to accept that I would have to return my new toy (sorry, essential tool), I checked 4 other R255 SMS review videos and this was the first one that mentioned the slow-start or soft-start feature of this saw... and also mentioned the noisy gear box. Maybe everybody else knew about this but I certainly did not. That means that my saw is OK and that I get to keep my Christmas self-gift after all... good stuff! Thanks for taking the time to mention these small observations. It can really make a difference to some viewers. ⚠ By the way and in the spirt of giving back, I have an observation and a work around to share. That triangular part that partially covers the blade (Blade Arbor Cover) has two hold-down bolts. The lower bolt turns all the way down and locks the cover down and in place while the upper bolt does no turn all the way down and does not lock the cover. Instead, this upper bolt is used to allow the cover to rotate up and out of the way to access the blade hold down bolt (Flange Bolt) when installing or removing the saw blade. Well, on my saw tightening that lower screw causes the cover to push out or cam out! I got very good results by using a simple flat washer that holds that cover down tightly with zero movement or push out. I hope that this information will prove useful to some viewers with similar symptoms. Many thanks and Seasons Greetings, Bill
I saw that your saw sawed what other miter saws can't saw :p Good review! Time to get rid of my abrasive wheel saw and the portable 71/4" craftsman miter saw and make room for this guy. Although I have a metal cutting bandsaw and a plasma cutter this will be quicker for dimensional steel/alum pieces. Still keeping my 12" miter saw for crown and base boards.
This one is good for thin mild steel but if you will only use it for steel they make a 14 inch version that will cut thicker wall steel and aluminium with a longer lasting blade. Check out their website for a better description of each saws capability. Thanks for watching.
I have been using it for almost a year now with no problems. It's not a high speed super precision woodworking saw but is very handy and does a good job on everything thrown at it. Thanks for watching.
It's a nice saw for the money. I like my rage3 better because it's quieter and came with a better blade but this one is only half the price. It's a good multiple material cutting saw. No problems with it yet and it has seen quite a bit of use in my shop. Thanks for watching.
I actually have the Skilsaw metal cutting saw (not a slider). I want this saw mainly for wood cutting. At this point in my life, it will only get used occasionally, so the price tag vs amount of use is just right. I don't need a $500 slider at this point. Thanks again.
I'll use my Diablo 80 tooth fine cut blade for wood and save the Evolution blade for my Skilsaw, cold miter saw. Thanks to your good review, I just ordered the Evolution R255 sms+ today. Do you ever use Diablo blades? I come to find out, even though they are a little more expensive, there superior to other blades and last longer, especially the ones made with Cermet carbide.
I gave up on Freud blades after buying a premiere fusion that stunk. I now use Amana prestige blades that are amazing. Remember this saw only runs half the speed of a standard woodworking saw so you won't get an equivalent cut with a blade designed for higher rpms.
Hi there! thank you so much for sharing your reviews with us, my husband just bought a miter saw but not this brand, it was before we saw your video. Anyway I am very curious as to how you were able to get started doing reviews in the first place? I think this would be wonderful for my husband to be a part of product reviews, sharing his input as you do, helping companies to put the best available merchandise on the shelves for people like us, that don't have money to squander. Please share the information necessary to get started, and thank you again!
Once you build up a subscriber base companies watch your videos about similar products and contact you. I get requests all the time for many different items but only will review products that I would buy myself and use in future videos. Thanks for watching.
I have been using it for almost a year now with no problems. It's not a super precision glass smooth cut woodworking saw, It's a great saw that will handle everything that you throw at it. Thanks for watching.
That was what I said. This saw has very loud gears compared to the Rage3. They left the bottom of the gearbox open for some reason. The slow start is normal and keeps it from kicking when the trigger is pulled. No problems with it yet. Thanks for watching
My wife bought it for me to replace my 20yr old saw. It cuts beautifully. I was a little nervous that it was defective bc of the odd start and noise. Thank you for the review and allaying my fears. I am looking forward to future projects with my new saw
No problems yet. It a very handy saw. Not a super precision high speed wood cutting saw but it does a good job cutting most materials. Thanks for watching.
Great review. Could you shed a little light on mounting the saw to the stand? The mounting holes on the saw have bolt shaped holes which makes it impossible to properly out in a carriage bolt. Did you leave that empty and just use a washer and wing nut instead? Thanks.
Hi, I just bought the evolution r210sms + (my first miter saw). But I have encountered a problem the blade has a slight play I think it is due to the hex bolt that secures the blade to the motor, the bolt has quite a bit of play compared to the thread of the motor block and even if I tighten it well the oscillation to still the blade remains, the cuts cmq are accurate at least on the wood. I was wondering if yours also had the same problem? Sorry for my English
Thank you for the informative video. I am now planning on buying the slightly updated Evolution R255 SMS-DB+ 240V. The package comes with a multipurpose blade & a wood cutting blade (all 28 tooth). Would you recommend this saw for mostly wood cutting but also other multipurpose jobs. How is the saw coming along BTW? Best wishes.
I use it in my shop every day mostly for wood but also cut a lot of aluminum with it. I have the older rage3 in my metal shop and that is used for mild steel and still no problems. The older rage 3 blade has a higher tooth count and gives a cleaner cut on steel and plastic. They are not a high speed super precision specialized saw for wood but do a great job on all the materials they are rated to cut. Watch the evolution videos about how to cut for longest blade life. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video. Comprehensive, and the voiceover method works really well. Have been thinking of buying an evolution saw and the extra few pounds/euros/bucks seems worth it for the increased diametre of this one. I just wondered - the adverts claim 3+1/8in depth of cut and you cut a 6x4 - is that a prepared 6x4 that is actuially thinner than that, or does it really cut 4 inches? Cheers
Thank you again. Bought it yesterday morning, picked it up yesterday afternoon, used it yesterday evening, thrilled with it for a very long time I suspect! Cheers again for the comprehensive video. R.
Is it still going ok? made in China? how secure is the blade/arbor lock button when you are fitting the blade, is there a detent it drops into to hold the blade for tightening?
Still works great. You push down and hold the blade lock. Not a precision woodworking saw but does a decent job on what it's made to cut. Thanks for watching.
It was a nice surprise. Lately I get a lot of emails from companies offering me free items for reviews but many are items that I would not buy or use so I don't bother with them. This saw is already busy cutting up parts for finishing up the cabinet doors. They also sent me another saw to use on a retaining wall project I have planned for this summer. They make some great unique affordable saws. Thanks for watching.
Hello, I just bought the saw but when I read the manual it says that you shouldn't cut galvanized steel and I bought it for that purpose so it's disappointing so I contacted to the company and they explained me that the blade was made to occasionally cut steel, 20 % steel and 80 % wood. That if I want to cut steel, that they sell a proper blade for mild steel and thst to cut steel I should buy another clamp, so to use 2 not just one and that they sell it as well. I just don't understand why they don't say that in the box, not even in the instructions. What I did to cut wood, pine specifically, was to buy a normal wood blade and the results are just like a normal mitersaw I just flipped the disc because the evolution saws spin against a normal saw.
I have cut a lot of galvanized steel thin wall steel tubing with my Rage 3 and had no problems. The blade on this one was cheapened up with teeth being removed and it doesn't cut as good as the old rage 3 blade. I also bought a wood cutting blade for it because the multicut on this one leaves so many splinters. All the stacks of steel studs they show being cut in videos are galvanized so I wonder why they say you can't cut galvanized mild steel now. This clamp is much better then the rage 3 clamp but isn't perfect if you will just be cutting steel. If you're not happy return it if you can and buy one of the dedicated steel cutting saw. Thanks for watching.
Very important it doesn't matter which machine. always buy a Slide Compound Mitre Saw with the handle in a line above the saw blade,everything has to be in line Slide bar rails,handle,and saw blade. it's better no tilt saw blade, and engine with softstart . Handle vertical or horizontal above saw blade is okay if it is in line above the saw blade and in line with slide bar.Everything has to be in line this is important like this video.
I bought a 110 volt 255 mm evolution saw as we have to use 110 volt on site in Ireland . I am quite dissatisfied with the saw as the soft start delays for approximately 6 - 8 seconds . Also when I pull the trigger it hums for a few seconds .
That's one of the safety features I really like. Keeps the saw head from jumping like my old one at start up. I don't have humming. You may want to call them and see if yours has a problem. This one is still working good. Return it if you're not happy with it. Thanks for watching.
It does a decent job. I think the blade on this limits the accuracy. It's not a super precision high speed wood cutting saw but does a good job on everything it's rated to cut. for really good precision on steel look at the evosaw380. perfect miters every time with mine. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Thanks, just looking for something versatile (low on space) that can do a decent cut without ~1-2 degree float. I think the R255 will be a perfect match, perhaps with dedicated blades for a better cutting
Dewalt because it had a better blade and turns twice the rpm. This one is more versatile with almost the same cut capability at less then 1/2 the price. plus it takes up a lot less room. I like the rage 3 better. Thanks for watching
I noticed by the looks of it you had a 4 inch piece of timber you cut on it but mine (same model as this) won't cut it as will only cut up to 3 inch. What's the secret?
Mine cuts a standard 4 x 6 that is 3 5/8 thick. Check the stop for dados is fully backed off. Sure you don't have the smaller one. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 so you saying I should be able to cut a 4 by 4 post? I have read the specs but in practice It doesn't physically cut it all the way through in one pass, so as I asked how do I make the right adjustments to do this?
Please don't call 2x4 it's 2x4s becuse it's real 1.5x3.5s .... it's big Americans bull sh...about size on lumber ! I don't know how inspection approved on all construction.... Because paperwork says 2x4s but it's NOT !
Apparently you know nothing about grading and grade stamping dimensional lumber. Stress values not size are engineered in every new building. Thanks for watching.
Great help, clearly explained. Many thanks, love and respect from the UK.
Mine still works good. Thanks for watching.
Nice tool review, my current saw is a 12” Dewalt I bought in 1998 and is starting to show it use and age. After watching this video I will give the saw serious consideration as I’d like a sliding saw option as well.
It's not a super precise woodworking saw if that is what you are looking for. The limited blade choice for this rpm saw put it in a special niche. It does a good job cutting many different materials at an affordable price point. My dewalt is about that old also and feeling its age like yours. We will see how it holds up to my use. Thanks for watching.
Finally a decent demonstration, straight out of the box, build and set up, plus some demonstration test cuts. you've made me go online and order one. once the store opens I'm off to click and collect it. Great review!!
It has been a great saw. Not a high speed dedicated wood saw but does a good job on everything it's rated to cut. Watch the videos on Evolutions channel about how to cut for longest blade life. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching
I like it! I almost bought the Dewalt crosscut and stand many times, didn't like the size or the price! I need something to replace my ageing Craftsman radial arm saw and this may fit the bill, I like the price also. Great review, Evolution couldn't have picked a better person to review their product! Thanks for posting!
This is a very unique saw that has the ability to cut many different materials. It is not a super high precision saw for glass smooth cuts in wood, but ti does make fairly good accurate cuts in what it can cut. I think the capacity for the price is amazing. My dewalt saw worked good for years but now has wear that affects the accuracy and it just takes up too much space. Thanks for watching.
Think I found a new new replacement. Thank You. Be well, do good work, and stay in touch.
Hopefully it will be as good as the Rage 3 I have been using in my metal shop. They made some nice improvements. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the review. My first mitre saw. Bought this combo and should be ready for collection in next 48hrs.
This has been a good saw. Not a high speed super accurate wood saw but does a good job with everything its rated to cut. Evolution has videos about how to cut for longest blade life. Thanks for watching.
Ordered this combo yesterday, collecting instore today.
Thanks for the video!
Hope you enjoy it. Mine still works great. Thanks for watching.
Great review. The blade guard looks really safe, and the stock stop on the roller was a nice touch. Thanks.
It's a nice little saw that can cut just about anything. Thanks for watching.
Very nice saw and stand. The only thing I'd like to see on the stand is a set of wheels for easy moving, so you don't have to carry the saw and stand or remove the saw to move it. Thank you for the review.
You would really need a mobile base for that. This is very easy to pop apart for moving. They did a good job with both of them. Thanks for watching.
Interesting saw.
Never saw one that needed assembling.
When I went to buy a 10" saw, a friend said get a 12", because there would be times I would need it.
I bought the Hitachi C12RSH ($330 on sale with coupon at Lowes) and a DeWalt 742 lifting stand.
Those two things together are a beast in size and weight.
It's really nice, but a nice 12" blade is expensive.
The DeWalt and Bosch Glide were on my list, but a bit pricey at $600.
I should have given more thought to it, because a good 10" blade could have potentially been used on the saw and table saw.
When I bought the dewalt 12 inch was the only way to cut 4 x 6s . It is big, heavy and can survive construction crews. This saw is the exact opposite. It is light weight with a large capacity. This is not the best saw for precision woodworking but does a good job cutting most materials. Time will tell how it stands up. Hopefully it is as good as the Rage 3 at a lower price point. They broke it down so it fits in a manageable size box and made it very easy to assemble. I should soon have a video about the other saw they sent for a future project I had planned. They have done a great job creating unique affordable tools for homeowners. Not many companies would send me a tool and tell me we want your honest opinion with no restrictions. Thanks for watching.
What a pleasant demeanor....voiceover work has next to zero disfluency! SUBBED🤙
Thanks. I work alone and voiceovers are the only way for me to create understandable videos. Thanks for watching.
Thanks , saved me a lot of time in the set up...
Glad it helped. I would recommend watching some of the Evolution videos about how to cut for longest blade life. Thanks for watching.
Nice one, looks like several improvements. I got the same model as your original on sale just before this one came out and have been using it building my shed (which you can see on my channel). I will have to see if I can afford the upgrade at some point, hopefully long before they upgrade it.
This one is nice but the rage 3 is a quieter saw. This has a lot of gear noise at start up. I think the rage 3 came with a better blade also. I am going to order a wood cutting blade to try next and see if it helps when using the vacuum. They did some great upgrades on the clamp, fence, and laser switch. They are both great little saws with a large capacity cut and plenty of power. Thanks for watching.
This looks like it would be a pretty good saw. I am in need of a new one at the moment so I was glad to see you do this little review. A big plus for me was the price of this saw. Looks like a good saw for a decent price. I've been using the Dewalt myself and to be honest,I've never been very happy with any of the Dewalt tools I have owned over the years. Thumbs up and thanks for sharing the info
This is not a high precision woodworking saw if that is what you're looking for. It's a unique lower rpm saw that can handle multiple materials and does a good job with them. It's light weight with a great capacity. There's some better information on the evolution website with the full specs of what it can handle www.evolutionpowertools.com/us/build/mitresaws/r255sms/. It fits my needs perfectly. We will see how it stands up over time. Thanks for watching.
1. Soft-Start feature❓
2. Blade Arbor Cover coming loose problem❗
I just bought myself an early Christmas gift of this Evolution R255 SMS 120 VAC (Canada) from Continental, a nearby discount store, that sells all kinds of overstock items at good prices. When I came to test the saw I noticed that the blade hesitated when I pulled the start trigger and that it ran rather noisily. So I thought that I would have to use the store's 15-day "no questions asked" return policy.
Not wanting to accept that I would have to return my new toy (sorry, essential tool), I checked 4 other R255 SMS review videos and this was the first one that mentioned the slow-start or soft-start feature of this saw... and also mentioned the noisy gear box. Maybe everybody else knew about this but I certainly did not. That means that my saw is OK and that I get to keep my Christmas self-gift after all... good stuff!
Thanks for taking the time to mention these small observations. It can really make a difference to some viewers.
⚠ By the way and in the spirt of giving back, I have an observation and a work around to share. That triangular part that partially covers the blade (Blade Arbor Cover) has two hold-down bolts. The lower bolt turns all the way down and locks the cover down and in place while the upper bolt does no turn all the way down and does not lock the cover. Instead, this upper bolt is used to allow the cover to rotate up and out of the way to access the blade hold down bolt (Flange Bolt) when installing or removing the saw blade. Well, on my saw tightening that lower screw causes the cover to push out or cam out! I got very good results by using a simple flat washer that holds that cover down tightly with zero movement or push out. I hope that this information will prove useful to some viewers with similar symptoms.
Many thanks and Seasons Greetings, Bill
Yeah the first generation off this saw wwaas much quieter with an enclosed gearbox. Still no problems with either one of them. Thanks for watching.
great video and demonstration. that slow start motor would drive me nuts though.. nice video and i enjoyed it, take care
I like the slow start but it does take time to get used to it. Thanks for watching.
I saw that your saw sawed what other miter saws can't saw :p Good review! Time to get rid of my abrasive wheel saw and the portable 71/4" craftsman miter saw and make room for this guy. Although I have a metal cutting bandsaw and a plasma cutter this will be quicker for dimensional steel/alum pieces. Still keeping my 12" miter saw for crown and base boards.
This one is good for thin mild steel but if you will only use it for steel they make a 14 inch version that will cut thicker wall steel and aluminium with a longer lasting blade. Check out their website for a better description of each saws capability. Thanks for watching.
Congratulations for the video, excellent explanation, really nice voice
Glad you liked it. Saw still works good. Thanks for watching.
Excellent review. Fantastic saw. I think I'll get one. Bound to need it.
I have been using it for almost a year now with no problems. It's not a high speed super precision woodworking saw but is very handy and does a good job on everything thrown at it. Thanks for watching.
Great job on the review. Couldn't ask for any better. Thumbs up, thank you for your review. You have me sold.
It's a nice saw for the money. I like my rage3 better because it's quieter and came with a better blade but this one is only half the price. It's a good multiple material cutting saw. No problems with it yet and it has seen quite a bit of use in my shop. Thanks for watching.
I actually have the Skilsaw metal cutting saw (not a slider). I want this saw mainly for wood cutting. At this point in my life, it will only get used occasionally, so the price tag vs amount of use is just right. I don't need a $500 slider at this point. Thanks again.
I purchased the wood cutting blade for mine and it gives a much cleaner cut in wood now.
I'll use my Diablo 80 tooth fine cut blade for wood and save the Evolution blade for my Skilsaw, cold miter saw. Thanks to your good review, I just ordered the Evolution R255 sms+ today. Do you ever use Diablo blades? I come to find out, even though they are a little more expensive, there superior to other blades and last longer, especially the ones made with Cermet carbide.
I gave up on Freud blades after buying a premiere fusion that stunk. I now use Amana prestige blades that are amazing. Remember this saw only runs half the speed of a standard woodworking saw so you won't get an equivalent cut with a blade designed for higher rpms.
Hi there! thank you so much for sharing your reviews with us, my husband just bought a miter saw but not this brand, it was before we saw your video. Anyway I am very curious as to how you were able to get started doing reviews in the first place? I think this would be wonderful for my husband to be a part of product reviews, sharing his input as you do, helping companies to put the best available merchandise on the shelves for people like us, that don't have money to squander. Please share the information necessary to get started, and thank you again!
Once you build up a subscriber base companies watch your videos about similar products and contact you. I get requests all the time for many different items but only will review products that I would buy myself and use in future videos. Thanks for watching.
Great review, need a new saw for a bunch of projects and this saw looks to be on the wish list. Very informative video thank-you
I have been using it for almost a year now with no problems. It's not a super precision glass smooth cut woodworking saw, It's a great saw that will handle everything that you throw at it. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023did you ever replace the blade with a wood only one?
Thank u for the review. I just got one as a gift. The slow start and gb noise seemed odd to me. I wasn’t sure that it was normal.
That was what I said. This saw has very loud gears compared to the Rage3. They left the bottom of the gearbox open for some reason. The slow start is normal and keeps it from kicking when the trigger is pulled. No problems with it yet. Thanks for watching
My wife bought it for me to replace my 20yr old saw. It cuts beautifully. I was a little nervous that it was defective bc of the odd start and noise. Thank you for the review and allaying my fears. I am looking forward to future projects with my new saw
I wound up buying the wood cutting blade for it also. It gives much smoother cuts in wood without nails.
Impressive, I'm considering an upgrade! Thanks for the review.
Its not a precision woodworking saw but does a pretty good job cutting everything they say it will cut at a great price point. Thanks for watching.
Great review The saws do so much now
Evolution has come up with a great solution for those that need to cut multiple materials. They did a good job with this saw. Thanks for watching.
Nice! I like the looks of that saw. Thanks great review
It seems to work really good. Great capacity in a 10 inch saw. We will see how it stands up over time. Thanks for watching.
Wish ya hadda done45 degree bevel cut as apparently the blade hits the clamp. Great vid, just got yourself another sub😉👍
You just move the clamp to the other side. It was the same on my Dewalt. Thanks for watching and subbing.
Most Awesome video I have seen, Thanks
No problems yet. It a very handy saw. Not a super precision high speed wood cutting saw but it does a good job cutting most materials. Thanks for watching.
Great review.
Could you shed a little light on mounting the saw to the stand? The mounting holes on the saw have bolt shaped holes which makes it impossible to properly out in a carriage bolt. Did you leave that empty and just use a washer and wing nut instead?
Thanks.
The bolts come up from the bottom. The head locks in the bracket slot and the washers and wingnuts go on the top. Thanks for watching.
Hi, I just bought the evolution r210sms + (my first miter saw). But I have encountered a problem the blade has a slight play I think it is due to the hex bolt that secures the blade to the motor, the bolt has quite a bit of play compared to the thread of the motor block and even if I tighten it well the oscillation to still the blade remains, the cuts cmq are accurate at least on the wood. I was wondering if yours also had the same problem? Sorry for my English
Contact Evolution and see what they say. Sounds like a problem because mine has no play and the blade runs true. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the informative video. I am now planning on buying the slightly updated Evolution R255 SMS-DB+ 240V. The package comes with a multipurpose blade & a wood cutting blade (all 28 tooth). Would you recommend this saw for mostly wood cutting but also other multipurpose jobs. How is the saw coming along BTW? Best wishes.
I use it in my shop every day mostly for wood but also cut a lot of aluminum with it. I have the older rage3 in my metal shop and that is used for mild steel and still no problems. The older rage 3 blade has a higher tooth count and gives a cleaner cut on steel and plastic. They are not a high speed super precision specialized saw for wood but do a great job on all the materials they are rated to cut. Watch the evolution videos about how to cut for longest blade life. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this video. Comprehensive, and the voiceover method works really well. Have been thinking of buying an evolution saw and the extra few pounds/euros/bucks seems worth it for the increased diametre of this one.
I just wondered - the adverts claim 3+1/8in depth of cut and you cut a 6x4 - is that a prepared 6x4 that is actuially thinner than that, or does it really cut 4 inches?
Cheers
The us version I have will cut 3 9/16 inches thick max. The 6 x 4s here are 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. Not sure about the UK version. Thanks for watching.
Thank you again. Bought it yesterday morning, picked it up yesterday afternoon, used it yesterday evening, thrilled with it for a very long time I suspect! Cheers again for the comprehensive video. R.
Nice job well explained
It looks like a good little saw with a very nice capacity. Thanks for watching
Is it still going ok? made in China? how secure is the blade/arbor lock button when you are fitting the blade, is there a detent it drops into to hold the blade for tightening?
Still works great. You push down and hold the blade lock. Not a precision woodworking saw but does a decent job on what it's made to cut. Thanks for watching.
Good review. Nice that you got it for free, just for your opinion. Looking forward to what projects you use it for. Thanks for sharing.
It was a nice surprise. Lately I get a lot of emails from companies offering me free items for reviews but many are items that I would not buy or use so I don't bother with them. This saw is already busy cutting up parts for finishing up the cabinet doors. They also sent me another saw to use on a retaining wall project I have planned for this summer. They make some great unique affordable saws. Thanks for watching.
That was a great review. Thanks..
It has been a great saw with no problems yet. It definitely has loud gears but works good. Thanks for watching
Good video 👍
Thanks for watching
Unemployed Redneck Hillbilly Creations I purchased this mitre saw today plus stand having watched your video 👍
Hope you like. I still use mine all the with no problems yet.
Hello, I just bought the saw but when I read the manual it says that you shouldn't cut galvanized steel and I bought it for that purpose so it's disappointing so I contacted to the company and they explained me that the blade was made to occasionally cut steel, 20 % steel and 80 % wood.
That if I want to cut steel, that they sell a proper blade for mild steel and thst to cut steel I should buy another clamp, so to use 2 not just one and that they sell it as well.
I just don't understand why they don't say that in the box, not even in the instructions.
What I did to cut wood, pine specifically, was to buy a normal wood blade and the results are just like a normal mitersaw I just flipped the disc because the evolution saws spin against a normal saw.
I have cut a lot of galvanized steel thin wall steel tubing with my Rage 3 and had no problems. The blade on this one was cheapened up with teeth being removed and it doesn't cut as good as the old rage 3 blade. I also bought a wood cutting blade for it because the multicut on this one leaves so many splinters. All the stacks of steel studs they show being cut in videos are galvanized so I wonder why they say you can't cut galvanized mild steel now. This clamp is much better then the rage 3 clamp but isn't perfect if you will just be cutting steel. If you're not happy return it if you can and buy one of the dedicated steel cutting saw. Thanks for watching.
Good review , thanks for sharing.
It's a nice little saw for the price point. Now we do the long term testing. Thanks for watching.
Very important it doesn't matter which machine. always buy a Slide Compound Mitre Saw with the handle in a line above the saw blade,everything has to be in line Slide bar rails,handle,and saw blade. it's better no tilt saw blade, and engine with softstart .
Handle vertical or horizontal above saw blade is okay if it is in line above the saw blade and in line with slide bar.Everything has to be in line this is important
like this video.
I think just about all of them these days meet that criteria. Thanks for watching.
I bought a 110 volt 255 mm evolution saw as we have to use 110 volt on site in Ireland . I am quite dissatisfied with the saw as the soft start delays for approximately 6 - 8 seconds . Also when I pull the trigger it hums for a few seconds .
That's one of the safety features I really like. Keeps the saw head from jumping like my old one at start up. I don't have humming. You may want to call them and see if yours has a problem. This one is still working good. Return it if you're not happy with it. Thanks for watching.
LIKE THAT SAW.
It's very unique with the multi cut technology. They did a good job with this saw. Thanks for watching.
Your saw is 5 🌟 🌟 🌟🌟🌟
Thanks for watching.
well done!
Still using it with no problems yet. Thanks for watching.
How's she goin'? Good looking saw. Hope it works out well for yo!!!
Time will tell. Thanks for watching.
how does it do a angle accuracy? in both wood and steel profiles?
It does a decent job. I think the blade on this limits the accuracy. It's not a super precision high speed wood cutting saw but does a good job on everything it's rated to cut. for really good precision on steel look at the evosaw380. perfect miters every time with mine. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 Thanks, just looking for something versatile (low on space) that can do a decent cut without ~1-2 degree float. I think the R255 will be a perfect match, perhaps with dedicated blades for a better cutting
which one it more accurate this one or the dewault ?
Dewalt because it had a better blade and turns twice the rpm. This one is more versatile with almost the same cut capability at less then 1/2 the price. plus it takes up a lot less room. I like the rage 3 better. Thanks for watching
Can I wet cut with this device - I want to cut large rough, uneven jasper, granite etc rocks?
No you can't. Buy a wet saw for stuff like that. Thanks for watching.
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I noticed by the looks of it you had a 4 inch piece of timber you cut on it but mine (same model as this) won't cut it as will only cut up to 3 inch. What's the secret?
Mine cuts a standard 4 x 6 that is 3 5/8 thick. Check the stop for dados is fully backed off. Sure you don't have the smaller one. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 oh OK, I assumed you can't cut a 4 inch on it. How do you back it off as you say?
You can't cut 4 inches. a 4 x4 is only about 3 9/16 that's the max. Read the specs.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 so you saying I should be able to cut a 4 by 4 post? I have read the specs but in practice It doesn't physically cut it all the way through in one pass, so as I asked how do I make the right adjustments to do this?
If you can't cut 3 9/16 contact evolution.
Would love to get your Dewalt from you and thumbs up my friend
It's going on craigslist along with a batch of other things I don't use anymore to raise money for a good router table. Thanks for watching.
The focus on the camera keeps changing and its annoying as hell. Other than that it's a great video review
The multi point auto focus can get hyperactive at times. Some day I will get a good camera. Thanks for watching.
When you mean 4"x6" you are saying: 4*2.54cm=10.16cm??, 6/2.54cm=15.24cm?????
A 4 x 6 in America is actually 3.5 inches x 5.5 inches when dry. 8.89 cm . Thanks for watching.
Who the hell replaces a DeWalt with an evaluation?
I did. The evolution is much more useful and takes up less space. It has almost the same cut capacity and has much less wobble. Thanks for watching.
Please don't call 2x4 it's 2x4s becuse it's real 1.5x3.5s .... it's big Americans bull sh...about size on lumber ! I don't know how inspection approved on all construction.... Because paperwork says 2x4s but it's NOT !
Apparently you know nothing about grading and grade stamping dimensional lumber. Stress values not size are engineered in every new building. Thanks for watching.