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Got one of these a couple of months back that had clearly been a return and repacked, can't understand why anyone would have returned it but saved me £120 off the usual price! The only minor issue is, even with my extraction at full power, when cutting Fermacell the dust gets into the motor brushes and seizes them so they don't touch the commutator and the motor stops working. It's simple enough to fix but maybe the flow pattern around the blade and motor could be improved, although wouldn't be an issue for wood.
I was lucky enough to trial this saw and got to keep it back in January. It is an awesome bit of kit, leaps and bounds ahead of the rage5. Any company that listens to its customers feedback is on to a winner!
Just came across your channel James on the wide dust extraction going in to a bucket use a 2lt old milk bottle cut hole same diameter as neck and cut the bottom of bottle with handle to one side m/c kicks it out hits bottle no mess straight into bucket nice and cheap
I bought the original Evolution table saw (the green one) several years back. Price was a major factor and it represented excellent value for my use-case. Very happy with it, although wish the fence was a pinion type. The power-cut switch was something that bothered me as being too difficult to locate. I fabricated an enhancement that hangs over the red button and takes the merest of touches to trigger the stop - I don’t have to look to find it. I’m intrigued to see that the new saw you are testing has something that is somewhat similar!
Another feature you may have missed is that the slots in the bed for the mitre gauge are now a STANDARD SIZE unlike the Rage 5. This means that upmarket mitre gauges will fit the R255. The Rage 5 was non standard and you had to make your own sled runners or like I did buy 3D printed ones.
@JamesDeanDesigns Good review James. Yeah, the obscure size on the Rage was a big problem if you wanted to use a fancy mitre gauge or other factory made devices.. I bought one with the intention of modifying it to fit the Rage, but before I did it the R255 came along saving me the task. This revision along with the fence (a major gripe with budget saws for many years !) longer arbour, strong throat plate and vastly improved dust extraction prove that Evolution did their homework and took careful notice of Rage 5 customer and youtube reviews..Also offering a no stand option was a clever way of being able to offer a lower price for those who wanted a static workshop saw. Again Evolution must have noticed that many users on TH-cam built their table saw chassis into home made work benches etc , making the stand redundant and an unnecessary expense.
I'm very impressed with the features of this saw. I'm debating getting back into woodworking so I'll have to see if this model is available over here in the US. I particularly like the sliding table feature. Rack and pinion is the only way to go with a fence system.
a jobsite table saw is not what you need for ripping down sheets of plywood, you need a "Sliding table saw" ( expensive take up massive space), or a track saw.
@@kevinwillis6707 it wouldn’t JUST be for sheet goods. Back home in Canada I had a small and cheap Canadian tire table saw that I’d rip sheets, do long mitres, even cut plumbing pipe. I’ve not found a track for my circular saw here, and I’d loathe to have to get a new one just for a compatible track and it wouldn’t help with the long mitres and making finger joints 🤔
@@MakerHacks I find the cuts from job site saws to be too rough for fine work, even with a decent blade fitted, I'd look for a good second hand cast iron table saw, if space is an issue you could remove a side extension, the older cast iron saws are much quieter, and the tables are much flatter than job site saws. I have a track saw but am going to upgrade my older cast iron table saw to the new hammer k2m saw, it's pricey , but I'm fed up compromising on tools. I can't believe how much the likes of DeWalt job site saws have gone up in price the last few years, it narrows the price gap between them and a good cabinet saw.
I have been using Evolution Cold Cut blades for cutting steel plate. They know what they are doing. There is a lot of competition out there in this portable and foldable market. I am currently using a 15 year old Ryobi unit that is still going strong. But I always keep my eyes open. I am a Bosch fanboy but I think the Dewalt is a better saw than the Bosch. The Evolution here in the US is about $375 but not the same unit shown here. It will take a lot of homework and research to find steel components and quality construction if I ever have to replace the Ryobi. The most important feature of any tool is the mindfulness you put into your work. I did the bulk of my precision cabinetry and boat building projects with cheap tools. The best tools with no mindfulness will not make you a good carpenter.
My Evolution mitre saw did not last that long before the blade bearings wore out and it wobbled. I upgraded it as I already had the stand. So far so good. If you can afford a proper table saw rather than a site saw then go for it. Evolution do seem to be a good make.
You presented a very professional demonstration of this saw. I had a look at your link, the TBL+ currently has a 3 to 7 month waiting list for delivery, the rest you can have in days……………😳 It’s almost as cheap as the basic model, and cheaper than the model without the stand, no wonder it’s out of stock.
Always had a dewalt contractor's saw but changed to this saw, once set up it's in my opinion a better saw than the dewalt. Adjusting the blade to the slot in the table is a breeze,then set the guide to the slot job done. The only 2 issues I have is the supplied table insert is of poor quality and the perspex scale indicator doesn't cover or indeed reach the scale. Come on evolution please sort this. 😊
Very interesting and I’m glad I’ve caught this video. I was looking between Makita (my preferred company) or Dewalt, but it’s superb to see another more affordable option, which doesn’t cut down on quality and features. I have to keep tools in my house (as I have no garage or shed), therefore portability is key, so may I ask how portable this is, please? Also, what (if any) are the negatives of this saw? It looks a touch plasticky. Cheers.
@ExploreFishing well someone didn't watch all of the review 😆 jump to 8:13 in the video. I've never used a dado stack before but 90% sure this will take one
Im sorry James maybe I did a quick skip or i was distracted. I think this table saw will be my choice as first of my life… I wanted to go for a dewalt but I see more potential in this. thanks so much
Probably just stock situation I suspect. They have struggled to supply the UK because it keeps selling out so probably haven't had chance to ship any to Aus yet.
I just bought this saw, it's great. You say one can get a low profile riving knife for it. I cannot see this on the Evolution web-site. Where can I get one from?
So I just decided a few hours ago on the DeWALT DWE7492 and you come out with this video. Now I am not so sure anymore. The Evolution looks great and I like the out-feed support option on the plus version.
@davidsneddon2242 I didn't have the riving knife, that was a friends photo who was testing it. Found out just after I posted the video that they will go on sale in November
@@JamesDeanDesigns - thank you so much . . . who buys a table saw to cut sausages? Refuses to cut sausages! My challenge in life is avoiding doing something so stupid that I die . . . I look at my fingers before using a mitre saw! Don't use a saw when tired. If possible don't use fingers.
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Great review. I bought one when they first came out. Only use it in a DIY capacity but have found it to be excellent. Well worth the cost.
I managed to back the +model on release day, evolution were great and chucked in a free fine wood blade and t-shirt!
Got one of these a couple of months back that had clearly been a return and repacked, can't understand why anyone would have returned it but saved me £120 off the usual price!
The only minor issue is, even with my extraction at full power, when cutting Fermacell the dust gets into the motor brushes and seizes them so they don't touch the commutator and the motor stops working. It's simple enough to fix but maybe the flow pattern around the blade and motor could be improved, although wouldn't be an issue for wood.
I was lucky enough to trial this saw and got to keep it back in January. It is an awesome bit of kit, leaps and bounds ahead of the rage5. Any company that listens to its customers feedback is on to a winner!
Just came across your channel James on the wide dust extraction
going in to a bucket use a 2lt old milk bottle cut hole same diameter as neck and cut the bottom of bottle with handle
to one side m/c kicks it out
hits bottle no mess straight into bucket nice and cheap
Useful suggestion 👍
I bought the fury in 2014, I still have it. It has served me well and stood the test of time. It was well worth the investment.
I bought the original Evolution table saw (the green one) several years back. Price was a major factor and it represented excellent value for my use-case. Very happy with it, although wish the fence was a pinion type. The power-cut switch was something that bothered me as being too difficult to locate. I fabricated an enhancement that hangs over the red button and takes the merest of touches to trigger the stop - I don’t have to look to find it. I’m intrigued to see that the new saw you are testing has something that is somewhat similar!
Another feature you may have missed is that the slots in the bed for the mitre gauge are now a STANDARD SIZE unlike the Rage 5. This means that upmarket mitre gauges will fit the R255. The Rage 5 was non standard and you had to make your own sled runners or like I did buy 3D printed ones.
I had missed that! Thank you!
@JamesDeanDesigns Good review James. Yeah, the obscure size on the Rage was a big problem if you wanted to use a fancy mitre gauge or other factory made devices.. I bought one with the intention of modifying it to fit the Rage, but before I did it the R255 came along saving me the task.
This revision along with the fence (a major gripe with budget saws for many years !) longer arbour, strong throat plate and vastly improved dust extraction prove that Evolution did their homework and took careful notice of Rage 5 customer and youtube reviews..Also offering a no stand option was a clever way of being able to offer a lower price for those who wanted a static workshop saw. Again Evolution must have noticed that many users on TH-cam built their table saw chassis into home made work benches etc , making the stand redundant and an unnecessary expense.
I'm very impressed with the features of this saw. I'm debating getting back into woodworking so I'll have to see if this model is available over here in the US. I particularly like the sliding table feature.
Rack and pinion is the only way to go with a fence system.
Superb clear precise and clear photography. I don’t normally subscribe but will to you
Thank you 🙏
Evolution customer care is first class. My mitre saw base cracked and was still under warranty they collected and fixed it no fuss 👍
That is basic customer care.
I have been looking for a table saw to cut down full sheets of plywood so this is perfect timing!
a jobsite table saw is not what you need for ripping down sheets of plywood, you need a "Sliding table saw" ( expensive take up massive space), or a track saw.
Get a tracksaw,safer for sheet goods, evolution have just brought one out.
@@kevinwillis6707 it wouldn’t JUST be for sheet goods. Back home in Canada I had a small and cheap Canadian tire table saw that I’d rip sheets, do long mitres, even cut plumbing pipe.
I’ve not found a track for my circular saw here, and I’d loathe to have to get a new one just for a compatible track and it wouldn’t help with the long mitres and making finger joints 🤔
@@MakerHacks I find the cuts from job site saws to be too rough for fine work, even with a decent blade fitted, I'd look for a good second hand cast iron table saw, if space is an issue you could remove a side extension, the older cast iron saws are much quieter, and the tables are much flatter than job site saws. I have a track saw but am going to upgrade my older cast iron table saw to the new hammer k2m saw, it's pricey , but I'm fed up compromising on tools. I can't believe how much the likes of DeWalt job site saws have gone up in price the last few years, it narrows the price gap between them and a good cabinet saw.
I have been using Evolution Cold Cut blades for cutting steel plate. They know what they are doing. There is a lot of competition out there in this portable and foldable market. I am currently using a 15 year old Ryobi unit that is still going strong. But I always keep my eyes open.
I am a Bosch fanboy but I think the Dewalt is a better saw than the Bosch. The Evolution here in the US is about $375 but not the same unit shown here. It will take a lot of homework and research to find steel components and quality construction if I ever have to replace the Ryobi.
The most important feature of any tool is the mindfulness you put into your work. I did the bulk of my precision cabinetry and boat building projects with cheap tools. The best tools with no mindfulness will not make you a good carpenter.
Evolution tools have always been excellent for me - decent quality & good price
My Evolution mitre saw did not last that long before the blade bearings wore out and it wobbled. I upgraded it as I already had the stand. So far so good. If you can afford a proper table saw rather than a site saw then go for it. Evolution do seem to be a good make.
You presented a very professional demonstration of this saw. I had a look at your link, the TBL+ currently has a 3 to 7 month waiting list for delivery, the rest you can have in days……………😳 It’s almost as cheap as the basic model, and cheaper than the model without the stand, no wonder it’s out of stock.
Great value for money , looks really good . Plenty in stock in the UK by the looks of it ..👍👍👍i just wish i had the Room james ..
Great review. I still have my Rage, but would definitely consider one of these in the near future 😉
Always had a dewalt contractor's saw but changed to this saw, once set up it's in my opinion a better saw than the dewalt. Adjusting the blade to the slot in the table is a breeze,then set the guide to the slot job done. The only 2 issues I have is the supplied table insert is of poor quality and the perspex scale indicator doesn't cover or indeed reach the scale. Come on evolution please sort this. 😊
Sliding table on a contractor saw???!!!??? Whaaaaat? Thanks for the introduction to a brand I've not heard of before.
No problem. They are a growing brand which is why certain countries haven't really heard of them yet
Yes, they actually stock SPARE PARTS TOO !
Better... Use it anywhere..cutting is the main aim. 🎉
If I didn't already have a saw I was happy with I'd be really annoyed this isn't available in the US yet.
Never heard of them! Looks like a nice site saw! Reminds me of WEN. Great review!
They are more UK/Europe to be fair but do sell in the US as well. As I say, will probably screw up my algorithm 😕
I have the same saw with a Skil badge. Only difference is color. BTW I live in the US
Only available in the UK? US site only shows model RAGE5-S.
Been trying to figure out if it will be available in the states. I contacted evolution. If they get back to me I’ll lyk.
Very interesting and I’m glad I’ve caught this video. I was looking between Makita (my preferred company) or Dewalt, but it’s superb to see another more affordable option, which doesn’t cut down on quality and features. I have to keep tools in my house (as I have no garage or shed), therefore portability is key, so may I ask how portable this is, please? Also, what (if any) are the negatives of this saw? It looks a touch plasticky. Cheers.
Hello James, do you know if this new model has long enough to fit a Dado Blade like the one from CMT? thanks for this great review 🎉😊
@ExploreFishing well someone didn't watch all of the review 😆 jump to 8:13 in the video. I've never used a dado stack before but 90% sure this will take one
Im sorry James maybe I did a quick skip or i was distracted. I think this table saw will be my choice as first of my life… I wanted to go for a dewalt but I see more potential in this. thanks so much
@ExploreFishing if you haven't ordered yet, use code JDD and you should get a free woodworking blade 👍
i live in Australia , the Rage 5S is sold here , why can i NOT buy a R255 TBL here ?
Probably just stock situation I suspect. They have struggled to supply the UK because it keeps selling out so probably haven't had chance to ship any to Aus yet.
I just bought this saw, it's great. You say one can get a low profile riving knife for it. I cannot see this on the Evolution web-site. Where can I get one from?
Found out just after the video went live that it doesn't go on sale until November. They just sent a few out for testing but will be out soon 👍
Question can you use a dado blade with this saw?
@captainwoodworking1273 jump to 8:13 in the video. I've never used a dado stack before but 90% sure this will take one
So I just decided a few hours ago on the DeWALT DWE7492 and you come out with this video. Now I am not so sure anymore. The Evolution looks great and I like the out-feed support option on the plus version.
Go for DeWalt and avoid surprise. Or.. buy it and come back again here to share your experience.
Don't changeing your mind. You cant go wrong with Dewalt.
I changed my mind. I’m buying neither. I’m going for the Skil 1340AA.
The R255TBL+ is SO much better than the Rage 3 well worth the upgrade
WAS THE SAW SUPPLIED WITH THE LOW RIVING KNIFE OR DID YO BUY IT SEPARATLEY? I'M WAITING FOR MINE IS THE REASON I ASK.
@davidsneddon2242 I didn't have the riving knife, that was a friends photo who was testing it. Found out just after I posted the video that they will go on sale in November
@@JamesDeanDesigns thanks for the honesty James appreciated 👍
That saw is the Grizzley in the US
Noise????
@@HowtoMakeThings yes it makes a noise, but it's quieter than the Rage 5s
Compared the cost of . . . 4 x R255TBL for the price of 1 x SawStop . . . they are a bargin
Yeh but with Sawstop you can touch the blade with a sausage 😆
@@JamesDeanDesigns - thank you so much . . . who buys a table saw to cut sausages? Refuses to cut sausages!
My challenge in life is avoiding doing something so stupid that I die . . .
I look at my fingers before using a mitre saw! Don't use a saw when tired. If possible don't use fingers.
I’ve sent mine back. Poor quality and lots of play on the sliding table. Also a lot of plastic parts. I’m now pleased with my new DEWALT 7492.
Can't say I experienced that but glad you've found one you're happy with 👍
Dewalt is 350£ more expensive so don’t compare it with evolution.
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Well done you must be proud
@@azza1793 Immensely 😁