Evolution sliding chop saw

digitaldr

Picked up an Evolution 12 inch sliding chop saw on Amazon today for £150. According to camelcamelcamel it's at it's lowest ever price. From my research it looks to be the best DIYer chop saw. Can't justify spending loads on a Makita etc.

DesperateDan

I have the regular chop saw from Evolution, pretty good!

digitaldr

It's actually from their "Pro" range. Woodies have the equivalent DIY range version for €260:eek:

Does this have a soft start motor?

McMurphy

I have one of these which gets used pretty much every day by my crew at work, and it's as good as others priced at double of it.

Can't remember how much it cost me (I'll look it up) but it definitely wasn't as cheap as this.

I think I'll get a second for the garage at home. Nice spot op.

Car99

It's a 10" cut not 12" . I have the 3DB version and its a good saw , I used it alot with the stone cutti g blade to cut granite paving bricks and it never missed a beat . Good machine for a diyer.

Marhay70

Deleted User wrote: »

Does this have a soft start motor?

Yes.

rob316

That's the one I have fantastic piece of kit. Think paid about 225 pound so that's a real bargain.

listermint

I have the Rage 3 Version which is the next step up only extra twenty quid. Have it 3 years. Hasn't Missed a beat. Great Machine.

digitaldr

Car99 wrote: »

It's a 10" cut not 12" . I have the 3DB version and its a good saw , I used it alot with the stone cutti g blade to cut granite paving bricks and it never missed a beat . Good machine for a diyer.

Yeah sorry about that is 10" alright . Mine has been delivered but I'm away at the moment - can't wait to try it out.

vectra

Car99 wrote: »

It's a 10" cut not 12" . I have the 3DB version and its a good saw , I used it alot with the stone cutti g blade to cut granite paving bricks and it never missed a beat . Good machine for a diyer.

Isn't 300mm = 12" ?

Car99

vectra wrote: »

Isn't 300mm = 12" ?

It's a 255 blade though not 300

vectra

Car99 wrote: »

It's a 255 blade though not 300

I'm confused,
It says 300mm cut.

jonerkinsella

vectra wrote: »

I'm confused,
It says 300mm cut.

Length of the stroke/ cut.

k123456

its a sliding chop saw, which means the blade slides out,

budhabob

Very tempted by this. I borrowed a mitre saw, but it does have the flexibility of this, and also requires an inverter.

cellboy

guys, FYI. B&Q is selling this model @ €156 right now

Marhay70

cellboy wrote: »

guys, FYI. B&Q is selling this model @ €156 right now

Are you sure it's the same model? B&Q and Screwfix often have power tools made especially for them, even the top brands, and they are usually a lower spec than the standard model. I really can't see B&Q selling this at €20 cheaper than Amazon.

jmreire

Can it be used to cut iron? Is it just a matter of changing the blade? I remember Evolution advertising a chop saw that would cut everything...the ad showed it cutting nail's in a piece of 2 x 4 wood?

Anyone got the evolution track saw ?
I have the rage 3 sliding miter and it's good.
Just use a decent square to set it up .

rob w

Marhay70 wrote: »

Are you sure it's the same model? B&Q and Screwfix often have power tools made especially for them, even the top brands, and they are usually a lower spec than the standard model. I really can't see B&Q selling this at €20 cheaper than Amazon.

I just picked one up from B&Q Liffey Valley this evening at that price. The only difference I can see is it is a single bevel model as opposed to the double bevel on Amazon.

Car99

jmreire wrote: »

Can it be used to cut iron? Is it just a matter of changing the blade? I remember Evolution advertising a chop saw that would cut everything...the ad showed it cutting nail's in a piece of 2 x 4 wood?

You don't have to change blade for anything except stone. Cuts steel and wood with the same blade

Marhay70

jmreire wrote: »

Can it be used to cut iron? Is it just a matter of changing the blade? I remember Evolution advertising a chop saw that would cut everything...the ad showed it cutting nail's in a piece of 2 x 4 wood?

Light gauge stuff, yes, I wouldn't go cutting RSJs. You'd probably need a better blade than the one included if you want to do any sustained metal cutting. This is just slightly better than the bog standard DIY model, certainly a decent DIY saw but not up to really heavy use.

XsApollo

Actually looking for one of these myself.
I see what I presume is the Little brother of the one in the OP for 105 Sterling.

Will this do the job too?
Got skirting and laminate to do in a few rooms.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolution-Power-Tools-R210SMS-Multi-Material/dp/B07C9LG44H/ref=pd_aw_sbs_60_2/260-8534325-6151040?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07C9LG44H&pd_rd_r=78de08fd-8621-44dc-b93c-6c6e87a7d717&pd_rd_w=j2RnZ&pd_rd_wg=Irkda&pf_rd_p=5818759f-d536-4eca-aa1c-635efdddd146&pf_rd_r=VDCQNX5CSZR7D4WVA5MF&psc=1&refRID=VDCQNX5CSZR7D4WVA5MF

Marhay70

rob w wrote: »

I just picked one up from B&Q Liffey Valley this evening at that price. The only difference I can see is it is a single bevel model as opposed to the double bevel on Amazon.

OK, fair enough, I don't suppose your average DIYer would have much use for a double bevel anyway.

Rows Grower

These are down to £121 now in the Black Friday sale. (I was charged £124 for some reason but customer care sorted it out with credit for next order.)

dubladdie

Rows Grower wrote: »

These are down to £121 now in the Black Friday sale. (I was charged £124 for some reason but customer care sorted it out with credit for next order.)

The one in the OP? Have you got a link?

dodzy

dubladdie wrote: »

The one in the OP? Have you got a link?

Smaller blade.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolution-R210SMS-300-Multi-Material-Sliding-Mitre/dp/B07FQW29R2/ref=pd_sbs_60_3/261-0822816-8437943?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07FQW29R2&pd_rd_r=5ddfa7ab-5b96-40f1-aa25-7adf7a61f070&pd_rd_w=ArrVi&pd_rd_wg=oIqCx&pf_rd_p=f4a31d1d-8f61-48f5-b6f4-a22ba06df575&pf_rd_r=BVXV80MP4ESJQ0P9SAPA&psc=1&refRID=BVXV80MP4ESJQ0P9SAPA

Rows Grower

dodzy wrote: »

Smaller blade.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evolution-R210SMS-300-Multi-Material-Sliding-Mitre/dp/B07FQW29R2/ref=pd_sbs_60_3/261-0822816-8437943?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07FQW29R2&pd_rd_r=5ddfa7ab-5b96-40f1-aa25-7adf7a61f070&pd_rd_w=ArrVi&pd_rd_wg=oIqCx&pf_rd_p=f4a31d1d-8f61-48f5-b6f4-a22ba06df575&pf_rd_r=BVXV80MP4ESJQ0P9SAPA&psc=1&refRID=BVXV80MP4ESJQ0P9SAPA

Ooops, my mistake, never read the small print.

It'll do me fine though.

rob w

Marhay70 wrote: »

OK, fair enough, I don't suppose your average DIYer would have much use for a double bevel anyway.

Ah yeah, I agree. The single bevel will suit me fine!