Nice and to-the-point review. No faffing around telling us about the colours and running through the usual "tool review script". Straight into the cutting! I was thinking of the smaller R230DCT as it's only to cut around 100 7N blocks (150ish cuts in total) for a DIY project. I thought it would be far easier and quicker to cut the blocks with this than the 9 inch grinder. However, seeing this with water for dust suppression has made me change and decide to get this one. All my cutting will be done close to a house at the end of my garden and I'm always conscious of, and worried about, the dust - especially when their windows are open. Quite pricy for DIY and one-time use... but it's cheaper than most others and it has that water feed. And... I can probably sell it afterwards for at least half of what I paid for it (probably?).
Hi Steve, Alex. Love your vids. I am a Builder as you are and this exact same model only lasted 3 months before what I believe to be the internal yellow coloured cooling fan disintegrated and blew the side black vent cap straight off. I have used it only as intended so a bit dubious of the longevity of the tool. No warning of this machine failing before it did so and up to the point it did was very impressed having other evolution products. I'm giving evolution the benefit of doubt that this is isolated. I did purchase of Amazon so I am waiting for a resolution . Thanks again for the vids boys . Update how you get on with your new saw. Hope you have many years of it working perfectly. 👍👍
I bought one of these when my previous saw failed. I absolutely love it. Their customer support is absolutly briliant, based in the UK. The only minus i can find is the blade is a funny size bore and I could get one from Screwfix / Toolstation etc.
Looks good and, I am absolutely certain, Steve and Alex will benefit from using it. There may be others who deserve it's use and practibility but, for me, Steve and Alex are at the front of the queue. It's always a pleasure to watch their videos and I wish them both, "every success for the future."
Hi Steve and Alex I like watching your videos I’m just wondering Whitchurch Stihl saw you had and can you remember what model it was I am looking to get one
Hi Sam without digging it out of the garage I’m not sure. We were given ours. You can get one with a bigger disc meaning a deeper cut but not sure of the model. I personally don’t like them because of the noise but most of all the smell on your clothes of petrol fumes. We have a Milwaukee battery 🔋 cutter so much better 😍🟥🧱👍🏽
Hi lads,I've got the 12 inch evolution saw and I've just bought the 9 inch stone saw which is a game changer for cutting bricks/block papers etc.Very reasonably priced and the free multi purpose blades are class! Enjoy ya new toy lads 👍Hope you both well.
Iv had one for about a year. its good but cordless would be way better. Also popped a few fuses! You need to carry a pack with you. and the brake doesnt always work. and the triggers a little sticky. cuts well though
I've got this mate, really impressed. Just make sure to tighten the screw that holds the orange water tap on, I lost the screw and the little tap soon disappeared too 🤦🏻
@@SteveAndAlexBuild hi mate, I bought mine from Amazon and I've just have a recall email through for it as it's apparently unsafe to use, have you had the same?
@@SteveAndAlexBuild strangely Amazon have now taken the water suppression one (dct+) off their site and it's no longer available for sale, however, the non water one is still available and on there 🧐 I'm sending mine back for a refund, it's basically been a free rental! ...I've just got a concrete slab to chop up before it goes though 😅 Bit of a shame as it's been great.
I have a evolution chop saw and it is fantastic always use the makers blades and you can not go wrong if it does you will have a good back up I used my for cutting steel but you can but different blades to do all sorts thanks for the video
They're good tools they do a cordless range now powered by erbouer battery's.im not a fan of grinders after an unfortunate experience in the 70s . but can't work without one all the same 👍
I’ve got one of the smaller ones, great machine, very surprised by the quality of the bearings and the motor, used it for three months no problems what so ever,great not having to carry petrol in my van. I also use my generator with it sometimes to use it away for a mains supply.
Can't beat Sthill petrol . I've never had problems with any of mine in over 30 years . Clean the filters ever now and then and never let anyone else mix the petrol .... No problem . 👍
@@E69apeTheMatrix420 . The small cordless are great but on the expensive side . The 300 mm beasts look amazing but at over a grand a bit ridiculous 😬🧱👍🏽
@@SteveAndAlexBuild so true. You cant cut a block properly with the smaller discs in cordless ones and they are very expensive. If I had Makita batteries already the 36v one can be had on sale here and there for cheap but the 40v new version is way out of budget.
An RCD, or residual current device, is a life-saving device which is designed to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock if you touch something live, such as a bare wire. It can also provide some protection against electrical fires. Thanks lads.
Balance is nicer than the old 1 , but mine set on fire after 6 months, the brush must of cooked and dropped inside, sent it back to evolution and they put a second hand back part on it full of concrete and tried to put a different serial number on it , I phoned them and told them they have sent the wrong one back to us , they said they haven't, we only cut very mild steel with ours so shouldn't have concrete on the handle, luckily I took a photo of my serial number before I sent it back , all of a sudden the guy who repaired it and sent it back isn't in work he's off ill, if yours breaks under warranty make sure you take pictures of your serial number and condition its in because has a company who offers warranty I think they are rats
I’ve got one of these. Brilliant bit of kit. No more tugging on the starting cord and swearing because the damn thing won’t start.
Very true 😂😂🧱🤙🏾
Nice and to-the-point review. No faffing around telling us about the colours and running through the usual "tool review script". Straight into the cutting!
I was thinking of the smaller R230DCT as it's only to cut around 100 7N blocks (150ish cuts in total) for a DIY project. I thought it would be far easier and quicker to cut the blocks with this than the 9 inch grinder.
However, seeing this with water for dust suppression has made me change and decide to get this one. All my cutting will be done close to a house at the end of my garden and I'm always conscious of, and worried about, the dust - especially when their windows are open.
Quite pricy for DIY and one-time use... but it's cheaper than most others and it has that water feed. And... I can probably sell it afterwards for at least half of what I paid for it (probably?).
Good choice jaimin , it will sell well mate . 🧱👍🏽
It is a gamechanger. Evolution have really come on strong. Thanks Guys... Bob (Weston super Mare)
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Hi Steve, Alex. Love your vids. I am a Builder as you are and this exact same model only lasted 3 months before what I believe to be the internal yellow coloured cooling fan disintegrated and blew the side black vent cap straight off. I have used it only as intended so a bit dubious of the longevity of the tool. No warning of this machine failing before it did so and up to the point it did was very impressed having other evolution products. I'm giving evolution the benefit of doubt that this is isolated. I did purchase of Amazon so I am waiting for a resolution . Thanks again for the vids boys . Update how you get on with your new saw. Hope you have many years of it working perfectly. 👍👍
That’s. Shame , there is always a rogue one 🙄🧱👍🏽
I bought one of these when my previous saw failed. I absolutely love it. Their customer support is absolutly briliant, based in the UK. The only minus i can find is the blade is a funny size bore and I could get one from Screwfix / Toolstation etc.
Thanks Roland. Interesting to know 🤨🧱👍🏽
Looks good and, I am absolutely certain, Steve and Alex will benefit from using it.
There may be others who deserve it's use and practibility but, for me, Steve and Alex are at the front of the queue.
It's always a pleasure to watch their videos and I wish them both, "every success for the future."
Thanks very much that’s very kind 🙏🏽🧱👍🏽
Hi Steve and Alex I like watching your videos I’m just wondering Whitchurch Stihl saw you had and can you remember what model it was I am looking to get one
Hi Sam without digging it out of the garage I’m not sure.
We were given ours.
You can get one with a bigger disc meaning a deeper cut but not sure of the model.
I personally don’t like them because of the noise but most of all the smell on your clothes of petrol fumes.
We have a Milwaukee battery 🔋 cutter so much better 😍🟥🧱👍🏽
Looks like a cracking tool! and no petrol to mess around with
It certainly is 👌🏽🧱👍🏽
Looks like a good quality tool. Thanks for sharing this with us take care
So far so good 🧱👍🏽
Hi Steve & Alex. Nice review guys. 👍
Cheers John 🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
Hi lads,I've got the 12 inch evolution saw and I've just bought the 9 inch stone saw which is a game changer for cutting bricks/block papers etc.Very reasonably priced and the free multi purpose blades are class! Enjoy ya new toy lads 👍Hope you both well.
Great kit Dave 🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
I got two of these. They are beasty! Very nice to have.
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Lovely old job......nice cutter 👊👊👊👊
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Nice saw I have the older one sometimes having 240 is handy no complaints my end thanks Steve and Alex Tim Webster essex
Cheers Tim 🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
Iv had one for about a year. its good but cordless would be way better. Also popped a few fuses! You need to carry a pack with you. and the brake doesnt always work. and the triggers a little sticky. cuts well though
Thanks for the tips pal 🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
I've got this mate, really impressed. Just make sure to tighten the screw that holds the orange water tap on, I lost the screw and the little tap soon disappeared too 🤦🏻
Thanks for the tip Ross 🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
@@SteveAndAlexBuild hi mate, I bought mine from Amazon and I've just have a recall email through for it as it's apparently unsafe to use, have you had the same?
@@rossmcdonald5202 . Bloody hell that’s not good , not so far 😬🧱👍🏽
@@SteveAndAlexBuild strangely Amazon have now taken the water suppression one (dct+) off their site and it's no longer available for sale, however, the non water one is still available and on there 🧐
I'm sending mine back for a refund, it's basically been a free rental!
...I've just got a concrete slab to chop up before it goes though 😅
Bit of a shame as it's been great.
@@rossmcdonald5202 😬😬🧱👍🏽
I have a evolution chop saw and it is fantastic always use the makers blades and you can not go wrong if it does you will have a good back up I used my for cutting steel but you can but different blades to do all sorts thanks for the video
Yeah they do a demolition blade which we like the look of 🧱👍🏽
Great saw ,I use the same.
@@bricklayersworldwithandy6277 . Yeah Andy , always had our eye on these saws , good machine so far 💪🏽🧱👍🏼
I’ve got the evaluation chop saw with a steel blade. It’s great, no sparks and no risk of fire.
Nice one 🧱👍🏽
They're good tools they do a cordless range now powered by erbouer battery's.im not a fan of grinders after an unfortunate experience in the 70s . but can't work without one all the same 👍
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I’ve got one of the smaller ones, great machine, very surprised by the quality of the bearings and the motor, used it for three months no problems what so ever,great not having to carry petrol in my van.
I also use my generator with it sometimes to use it away for a mains supply.
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Hiya Steve and Alex, I had a cross saw by the same make
Multi blade brilliant saw 💪
Nice one Malc 🧱👍🏽
Sold - this is brilliant :)
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Nice bit of kit, well demonstrated guys 🧱👍🏻
Cheers Stu 🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
still using it guys?.heard mixed reviews.looking at r300 +.
Still using it but as we are sponsored by Milwaukee we cant show it in the videos. 💪🏽🧱👍🏽
Can't beat Sthill petrol . I've never had problems with any of mine in over 30 years . Clean the filters ever now and then and never let anyone else mix the petrol .... No problem . 👍
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Yes, they are reliable, but I'm fed up of breathing in the exhaust fumes all day long. Going to try this Evolution or the Husqvarna K4000 version
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Got only problems with m.
Burned brushes and water hose leaked al over. Now he doesnt do anything anymore
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Ime still on the old model, still a great tool.
That says a lot 🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
Looks so much easier to start & get on with cutting various materials, as a stihl saw user i find it extremely annoying in how to start the saw.
Yeah they can be temperamental at times 🧱👍🏽
Thats why I went electric. I would skip corded and find a cordless one if I was to buy again though.
@@E69apeTheMatrix420 . The small cordless are great but on the expensive side .
The 300 mm beasts look amazing but at over a grand a bit ridiculous 😬🧱👍🏽
@@SteveAndAlexBuild so true. You cant cut a block properly with the smaller discs in cordless ones and they are very expensive. If I had Makita batteries already the 36v one can be had on sale here and there for cheap but the 40v new version is way out of budget.
@@E69apeTheMatrix420 😒🧱👍🏽
These are excellent saws i use mine for metal cutting
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That's what I want one one for (metal) what kind of blade u use
Impressive 👍
Very Steve 🧱👍🏽
Cracking video again lads, but i have a question, is there a hand saw that will cut breeze blocks, or will i have to use a machine, thanks lads.
You can get a block saw but expensive and bloody hard work 😬🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
@@SteveAndAlexBuild Thanks Steve.
@@davidcort2857 🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
Good bit of kit that.!👍do you think they will send me one for nothing.???🤣🤣
E mail and ask 😝🧱👍🏽
I do like evolution tools 👍
Us too now mark 😆😆🤙🏾🧱👍🏽
@@SteveAndAlexBuild 👍👍👍👌
Does it use the same blades as stihl saw
I think so 🤔🧱👍🏽
An RCD, or residual current device, is a life-saving device which is designed to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock if you touch something live, such as a bare wire. It can also provide some protection against electrical fires. Thanks lads.
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Balance is nicer than the old 1 , but mine set on fire after 6 months, the brush must of cooked and dropped inside, sent it back to evolution and they put a second hand back part on it full of concrete and tried to put a different serial number on it , I phoned them and told them they have sent the wrong one back to us , they said they haven't, we only cut very mild steel with ours so shouldn't have concrete on the handle, luckily I took a photo of my serial number before I sent it back , all of a sudden the guy who repaired it and sent it back isn't in work he's off ill, if yours breaks under warranty make sure you take pictures of your serial number and condition its in because has a company who offers warranty I think they are rats
Thanks Karl 😳😬🧱👍🏽
You cannot use electricity next to running water Steve!!!!
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The motor is double insulated in this machine 👍
Looks a cracking machine u not using ur petrol one now
Both great tools and cone in for different jobs 🤙🏾🤙🏾🧱👍🏽