Evolution Fury 5-S table saw review

The Evolution Fury 5 S table saw is a table saw that can cut wood, metal or plastic all with the same blade. This machine has a 10 inch blade or 255mm which enables it to cut material up to 70mm deep. You can easily cut aluminium or steel with the same blade that you use to cut wood or plastic making this a very versatile machine.
This machine was kindly sent to me by Evolution to review.

[@TheWardagh]

Nice review. Would recommend using a stop block on cross cuts instead of the fence. Danger of pinching the cut off and it kicking back. I’ve a hole in my shed wall to remind me 😬

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@dannymurphy1779]

Yes - you should never use the mitre gauge and the fence together on a table saw.

[@TheCuriousGreyHare]

Thanks so much for this review. It's now going to be my Mother's Day present. Love your reviews as they are always straight and down to earth.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks to evolution tools for sending out their new Fury 5-s table saw for me to review. For the money this is an excellent first table saw ;-)

[@nedyalkopenev4981]

Hi quick question I have one of them but when I press the start button does not go in and the machine switch off any idea what is it thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

@@nedyalkopenev4981 Not sure, I would ask Evolution and see what they say. www.evolutionpowertools.com/uk/contact/ How long have you had the saw?

[@LG-ro5le]

got mine yesterday love it, clean accurate cuts and safe enough to use if done properly

[@ultimatehandyman]

Great to hear!

[@fesy734]

Great review! Another brilliant tool from evolution!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Faisal Y Thanks Faisal, yes it's great. Thanks for the comment

[@EvolutionPowerTools]

+Faisal Y Thanks! Glad you like it!

[@Youplatecouk]

Getting work caught is a common problem, not just on this machine. The best investment with any table saw is a digital angle finder as you cannot trust any dial adjustment for accuracy - not a lot on eBay!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Youplate.co.uk Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@EvolutionPowerTools]

Awesome review! Very informative as usual and clear.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Evolution Power Tools Thanks ;-)

[@davidgoodwin6522]

thanks for the review, it is now on my shopping list. take care

[@ultimatehandyman]

+David Goodwin You are welcome Dave. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@Woodfeelsgood]

Great nonsense video learned exactly what I wanted to cheers

[@MattTester]

Looks like a good machine. I almost bought a Fury 6 at the weekend because of its combined mitre and table saw but I think I would've been disappointed so got a Fury 3 instead.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Matt Tester (UKMatt2000) Thanks for the comment

[@dwarfsbaneironfist2527]

Correct me if I am wrong, I was taught that If you have to lift the blade that high to clear the safety guard the blade is too high to efficiently and safely cut the wood, with the blade teeth so far above the wood you risk the wood binding on the blade. More blade above the wood, more blade exposed which is a danger in itself. Quick google and there is a lot of information on blade height and safety.

[@ColinDH12345]

Wow... don't normally comment on safety but you shocked me by cutting with everything pushed up to the fence, Very lucky you didn't get kick-back on all of those pieces trapped between the blade and the fence. Hope beginners weren't watching. This is my only comment on safety ever, so dont attack me, but PLEASE be careful what you show especially when targeted at beginners. Seems like a great machine and I love the multi-purpose adjustment wheel at the beginning. Clever idea. Thanks for the review.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Colin Herbert Thanks Colin, I didn't realise I was doing something dangerous. I always cross cut timber like that and have never had any kickback. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@caskwith]

+Colin Herbert The saw has a riving knife and crown guard, kickback is all but impossible even if he does cut up against the fence, you will note it is also a short fence rather than full length which reduces kickback even further. Now had he been using a full length fence and no knife or crown guard, I would have been agreeing with you.

[@ColinDH12345]

+caskwith I agree and you know that and I know that, but a beginner may not. Also they may not know what those things are, or the consequences of removing them. They may also cut timber very similar in dimension to the decking where it completes the cut and never gets to the riving knife. It was the context of a beginner's machine that concerned me, that they may think its OK to push wood up to the fence and make a crosscut. In a kick-back situation the length of the fence probably wouldnt be an issue since its longer than the rising part of the blade. Nice responses from people which makes it a pleasure to comment. Thanks for the clarification... maybe I could have expressed my concerns a little more clearly.

[@caskwith]

Colin Herbert You do make some good points there. I guess its impossible to cover everything in videos like this. Hopefully anyone buying a saw will read the safety instructions, use some common sense and do a little research.

[@ColinDH12345]

caskwith Yeah right ;-) But I do hope so.

[@stoner1916]

Thank you, I ordered one yesterday.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I hope you get years of use from it 👍 Thanks for the comment

[@skysurferuk]

Disappointed you didn't mention the nasty build quality on these machines. I own one, and all the fittings have had to be replaced/modified. The only saving grace is the blade & motor. It is SO the worst Chinese quality. You get what you pay for, I guess.

[@ytgggt]

considering the price, it's a very decent machine. i've had no issues in 4 years of regular use

[@ultimatehandyman]

Absolutely Thanks for the comment 👍

[@yensabi]

Nice demo chez , good old Evolution , they make great tools at a reasonable price , why pay more.... : )

[@ultimatehandyman]

+yensabi Absolutely. They make some cracking gear ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@TheJeremyevans]

the late paul daniels severed his two fingers using a similar saw and when they stitched them back they accidentally attached the nerves the wrong way around on one digit. so when he picked something up it felt like it was pressing on his nail, instead of his fingertip.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+TheJeremyevans I didn't know that! Circular saws are notorious for relieving people of their fingers, you have to be very careful with them! Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@ColinDH12345]

+TheJeremyevans Is that true? Be honest now... I am looking for the joke...

[@TheJeremyevans]

Colin Herbert it's absolutely true. i was watching him on this morning with phil and holly and he said it on there. maybe there's a clip of it on here

[@jusb1066]

they just need a slot instead of a hole at the back of the guard, thats how most saws do it, so it will raise and drop down again (a little note for evolution for next time) i do like the vaccuum on top of the guard though, it will get a lot of the dust out. making the guard clear plastic might be an idea too. otherwise top marks, two deep keyslots make this better than a lot of saws (I am still amazed at the steel cutting compared to how it was in the old days when a nail was a major drama!) I hope to see a review of the multipurpose table mitre saw, as its size is handy!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+jusb1066 Thanks for the comment, which model number is the multipurpose table mitre saw? I'm not familiar with that one ;-)

[@jusb1066]

***** Evolution FURY62102 ,seems handy, but might be too much a compromise, but thats why a review would be good to see!

[@ultimatehandyman]

+jusb1066 Thanks for that ;-) If evolution ever need one reviewing I'd be happy to oblige- when I make some room in the garage lol. Thanks for all the regular comments that you post ;-)

[@EvolutionPowerTools]

+jusb1066 Thnaks, we'r Holding focus groups for more valuable feedback like this, you can email [e-mail] if you want to register to take part for tools/reward cash for time.

[@pault5947]

Thats a great all purpose blade! Very impressive.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Paul T Yes, they are amazing!Thanks for the comment

[@ColinDH12345]

+Ultimate Handyman Any idea how long the blades last? I know you are new to he machine but wondered if you had picked up any information on that. Certainly impressive on the steel ;-)

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Colin Herbert They last me ages. I have the Rage 3B which is about 4 years old, it has not cut that much steel but has cut a lot of decking/3*2/4*2 etc. I have cut a fair bit of steel on the Rage 3 DB and that blade still cuts perfectly. For most people one of the Evolution blades should last several years.

[@ColinDH12345]

+Ultimate Handyman That's impressive. Thanks for the information, I appreciate your time. Love your videos.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Colin Herbert You are welcome. Thanks for the comments ;-)

[@nisancashi2241]

good demo

[@ultimatehandyman]

Thanks for the comment

[@michaeleastwood6755]

that's an amazing machine

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Michael Eastwood Yes, it's a cracking piece of kit ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@leigh051985]

Great review, was waiting for you to do a table saw review and I think you have just convinced me to get this one! Where would I be able to purchase one from?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Leigh Evans Thanks, I believe they sell them at B&Q, although I just checked and could not find them on their website.Thanks for the comment

[@mrman17]

Does that fence do a good job at keeping at 90 degrees? The one I have at the moment you need a set square or something to set it, as well as a tape measure, etc. Kind of makes it a bit of a handful (but it was somewhat cheaper, so to be expected).

[@ultimatehandyman]

+mrman17 Yes, it seems to so far. I'm not sure what it will be like in a few years though after a lot of use but so far it's fine ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@owendavies4613]

I got one from B@Q the other day for £90.00 you get what you pay for but for doing a shed or carport it should be fine. I think if you were going to do serious woodworking then you would have to look else where. Most table saws of the higher price range have a much higher speed for a cleaner cut but because this is able to cut other materials such as steel they have reduced the rpm to stop over heating.

[@BURP39R]

How does it cope with mother in laws?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Burp Reynolds Ha Ha, I get on with my mother in law better than the Mrs ;-)

[@BURP39R]

Nuff said *Taps nose

[@BigDxxxx1]

Hmm, I've been eyeing up the Titan at Screwfix, seems a useful bit of kit for £80. Is this Evo still going strong mate?

[@ultimatehandyman]

Hi Dale, I had to get rid of it as I just don't have room for a table saw (I wish I did). The Evo was great though and very useful for cutting larger pieces.

[@mstrwul1]

i got one and was disappointed with the fence. I thought the fence was a bit wobbly and not suitable for straight cuts.

[@ultimatehandyman]

Have you told Evolution about the problem?

[@andrewsmith3760]

Hi Thank you for you great channel, I just purchased the fury 5S project machine and am curious to know if you can use the diamond blade in the machine and if so what type of results you get when cutting porcelain floor tiles. Many thanks for an interesting and informative channel.

[@owendavies4613]

Good luck with that. I had to cut 10mm tile for a fire place and even with a proper tile cutter with water it was a slow process and on this machine you have no water feed. These tiles are very hard!!!

[@watersareblue5473]

The thing that slides is only attached at one end... is this ok doesn't it wobble when you cut anyone? pls

[@ultimatehandyman]

Once it is locked in position it does not move. Thanks for the comment

[@watersareblue5473]

thx

[@Nathan-H]

I have the same model, but i seem to have my blade tilted, the back of the blade is 2mm approx away from my mire slot then the front of the blade, I checked every other tooth to rule out a bent blade, so I'm thinking the mount needs moving along.... any help or advise will be appreciated.

[@ultimatehandyman]

I'm not sure to be honest, but Evolution support should be able to help- www.evolutionpowertools.com/uk/contact/

[@billyblackie9417]

Can the machine cut angle iron and box iron please?

[@ultimatehandyman]

It can, but a mitre saw is much easier and safer for cutting them, they are often on sale and can normally be picked up for less than £60 - www.screwfix.com/p/evolution-r210cms-210mm-electric-single-bevel-multi-material-compound-mitre-saw-110v/4235p

[@STEVEBLACKA]

How accurate is it for square etc ?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+STEVEBLACKA It's fine for the work I do. Not sure about if you were a cabinet maker though, as you would probably want something a bit more expensive. This machine is an ideal first machine though and is perfect for the home user. Thanks for the comment ;-)

[@customboatscreensolutions5893]

I have just bought 1 of these, are they pretty straight forward to assemble

[@ultimatehandyman]

Yes, they are pretty easy to assemble Thanks for the comment 👍

[@mattwragg6966]

is evolution a good brand for quality products

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Funky Farmer They are brilliant machines for the money. It's unfair to compare them to other brands as other brands cannot do what these machines can do. Thanks for the comment

[@mrdrizz9270]

Can the riving knife be remove allowing a cross cut sled to be used?

[@ultimatehandyman]

+Mr Drizz I have not tired that, but should imagine it is possible to remove it. Thanks for the comment

[@caskwith]

+Mr Drizz No reason you can't use a riving knife with a cross cut sled, you just need to modify the design very slightly.

[@davidhughes7251]

Hi. Great review. Where can I buy this saw from? I can't find it anywhere

[@ultimatehandyman]

+David Hughes Thanks, I believe you can get them in B&Q

[@davidhughes7251]

+Ultimate Handyman thanks for the reply. Also what is the mitre guide like.? With cheaper saws the mitre guide tends to be quite loose in slot.

[@ultimatehandyman]

+David Hughes I don't do a lot on table saws so not an expert on them. It seems ok but I don't know if it would be accurate enough for everyone.

[@noamavrahamdudai8306]

Hey mate What's more powerful the rage 5 or fury 5??thanks

[@ultimatehandyman]

Rage 5 is the more powerful, better model ;-) Thanks for the comment

[@noamavrahamdudai8306]

@@ultimatehandyman and what about rage 3 vs fury3 ? Which one is faster and powerful? ? Thanks for your time

[@ultimatehandyman]

Basically all the Rage machines are better than the Fury machines as the fury are aimed at DIY/occasional use and the Rage machines are aimed at professional people. You are welcome, Thanks for the comments

[@user-gl4qy9kj8t]

日本での発売予定は？

[@ultimatehandyman]

私は確信していません、申し訳ありません。日本のディストリビューターは、 www.evolutionpowertools.com/jp/

[@ishortland]

Buy cheap buy twice, so buy a Festool once. I think the Evolution Fury would make me furious...

[@commonsense769]

The fence on this is rubbish!

[@jeffgibons1540]

the fence is crap

[@robertocorradi7571]

One of , if not the worst bits of rubbish on the market . . . Don't touch this thing with a barge pole .

[@ultimatehandyman]

You get what you pay for! The Rage 5 is a much better saw, but more expensive. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@robertocorradi7571]

@@ultimatehandyman . . . That's very true for the most part - But your revues , are at the top of the pile . Keep them going .