Evolution sliding chop saw

digitaldr · 13-11-2019 10:36AM #1

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 · 13-11-2019 11:30AM

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

digitaldr · 13-11-2019 11:39AM

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

16-11-2019 11:34PM

Does this have a soft start motor?

McMurphy · 17-11-2019 11:02AM

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 · 17-11-2019 11:51AM

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 · 17-11-2019 01:04PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Does this have a soft start motor?

Yes.

rob316 · 17-11-2019 09:35PM

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

listermint · 17-11-2019 09:39PM

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 · 17-11-2019 10:01PM

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 · 18-11-2019 12:01AM

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 · 18-11-2019 12:06AM

vectra wrote: »

Isn't 300mm = 12" ?

It's a 255 blade though not 300

vectra · 18-11-2019 12:08AM

Car99 wrote: »

It's a 255 blade though not 300

I'm confused,
It says 300mm cut.

jonerkinsella · 18-11-2019 08:27AM

vectra wrote: »

I'm confused,
It says 300mm cut.

Length of the stroke/ cut.

k123456 · 18-11-2019 11:22AM

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

budhabob · 18-11-2019 11:41AM

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

cellboy · 18-11-2019 01:42PM

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

Marhay70 · 18-11-2019 07:00PM

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 · 18-11-2019 07:13PM

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?

18-11-2019 07:56PM

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 · 18-11-2019 09:13PM

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 · 18-11-2019 09:38PM

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 · 18-11-2019 09:39PM

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 · 22-11-2019 08:00AM

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 · 22-11-2019 10:41AM

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 · 25-11-2019 08:07AM

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 · 25-11-2019 08:37AM

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 · 25-11-2019 08:44AM

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 · 25-11-2019 09:03AM

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 · 25-11-2019 09:14AM

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!

Evolution sliding chop saw

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