Evolution Heavy Duty Mitering Chop Saw: Is it Worth the Money? I Think So and Show You Why. (

[@keithrayeski6417]

Well Martin, as expected, an award winning comprehensive and unbiased review and analysis!! It certainly is a beast at 77 lbs, and nearly 900 bucks! If I did more metal work, it would be a great asset to shop. Thanks for sharing it. It’s just darn nice to see you back in the queue again!!👍🏻 A most happy, healthy and prosperous new year!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you kindly, Keith! Yes it is HEAVY! Not sure where they hide the anvil in it. Thanks for watching! I hope you have a wonderful new year as well!

[@terryk3118]

Good to see another of your detail rich videos! Interesting that when I was younger made in Japan meant it was a piece of crap. Now made in Japan implies it's a quality item. Was looking for a bandsaw, now I will have to give this some consideration.

[@DIYMyWay]

Happy New Year, Terry! Yes, I too remember when Japan meant junk but now it usually means quality. Depending on the size of the bandsaw, it can cost as much or a lot more than this saw. However, the blades don’t cost as much but I don’t think they would last a long and I don’t think they can be resharpened. Also changing them is probably a bigger hassle than it is on the Evolution. Thanks for watching and good luck with your choice!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

One big advantage yours has over mine is the miter feature. I can position the fence at an angle but not as accurately as you can. Very nice saw Martin. You win the much coveted “Tractor Talk With Gary “ thumbs up 👍🏻

[@DIYMyWay]

Yes, I love the rotating miter table as opposed to just crudely angling the fence like with my old chop saw. Thanks for the 👍!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Happy New Year Sir ; ) That is a big cutting chop saw ; ) Abrasive or cutting wheels saws also make a lots of dusts ; ( Outstanding Cutting Demos Sir ; ) Be Well Sir Cheers ; )

[@DIYMyWay]

Happy New Year Dave! I hope you have a wonderful 2024! Thanks for watching!

[@av-il6bf]

SAW this video coming a mile away!!!

[@phillyfathead]

Good luck with the new investment!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Really good review Martin! A really nice metal miter saw. Some times pricey is worth every penny. Have a good week, and hope you have a great year! See ya!

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks John! It is sure a SWEET tool to add to my shop. Thanks for watching and I hope you have an awesome week and new year ahead!

[@watershedoverlook]

Wow, what an impressive piece of kit, Martin. It certainly would be overkill for my limited metal work, but I have a friend that I am going to share this video with! Great, comprehensive review as always. Happy New Year!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi Chris! Yes, I agree and it’s probably overkill for me too but I can live with that. Thanks for watching and happy New Year to you too!

[@alanesterline2310]

Great video! I may have to start saving for one. Two things on cleaning up the chips, I don't know if they still do but harbor freight has a magnetic pickup tool with a hand release, I think it is about 3' long. Another is if you have a magnetic tweaker screwdriver they will pick up shavings and a tap against the edge of the trash can will knock them off. Learned this cleaning out Electrical cabinets after holes were drilled in them in the middle of no where.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks Alan! I already bought a Harbor Freight magnetic floor sweep, the 22” wide one and it’s great! Thanks for watching!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Good evening Martin. Happy New Year. I have a big Makita. Have had it for years. Works great. Your saw looks pretty heavy duty. Yes indeed! They are heavy. I always carry mine outside of the shop to do any cutting. Had a good friend that burnt his shop to the ground after using one.

[@DIYMyWay]

Hey Gary! Happy New Year to you too! Your friend burned his shop down?! Must have been using an abrasive cutting wheel. Thanks for watching!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Martin!! This sure looks like a great saw. I have a metal grinding chop saw and I agree with you on it's abilities. It can cut metal but is slow and leaves the work piece hot. This saw looks like a winner in just the fact that the material is not hot when finished the cut!! On the expensive side though, but for a serious DIY'er I can see where it would be a great tool for the shop! Thanks for sharing and take 'er easy!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hey MIke! Yes, it seems to be, and though it’s expensive, it sure makes cutting metal so much easier and faster. Thanks for watching!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Martin, you mentioned about all the chips from this new saw, but with the grinding wheel saw, the mess is a lot worse. The metal dust is in the air too. Your saw is much better and better for you health wise too!! Take care!!@@DIYMyWay

[@samengler539]

Nice saw Martin I’m sure you find a way to hook up your dust collector for those chips. As always good job.

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks Sam! Yes, I already have a plan for that. Thanks for watching!

[@JCWren]

It's on the list, after a few other items. One thing I hadn't realized is how long the spin-down time is on the blade, and that it doesn't use dynamic braking like my 10+ year old DeWalt chop saw. Table saws sold into the European market require dynamic braking with a maximum 10 second spin-down time. I don't know if chop saws have the same requirement, or if this one would comply. Also, for chip pickup, check out the Evolution MCC390 Magnetic Chip Collector. A couple other channels have shown them, and they appear to work really well. I need to order one for picking up junk out the plasma table.

[@DIYMyWay]

Looking at the video, I think it took about 8 seconds to stop so it probably meets the European requirement. I know about the chip collector and may get one later. Thanks for watching!

[@nafex3740]

Well done, Martin 😂 Nice work buddy 👏 Excellent !!! Happy New Year my friend 🌲🎆🎇

[@DIYMyWay]

Thanks! Happy new year to you too!

[@davidcharles3131]

Happy new year Martin. Wow, what a beautiful saw. You said blades were expensive, how many abrasive blades would you use. Those aren’t cheap any more and you go through those in a hurry or least I do. Ive also caught things on fire. Thanks for sharing.

[@DIYMyWay]

Happy New Year, David! You have a good point about the abrasive blades. They aren’t cheap either and like you said, can catch things on fire. Thanks for watching!

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

Now why do you do this to me. 😂 I bought a plasma cutter as per your recommendation. 👍 I think I’ll have to save for this one. Room for it would be a problem as well.

[@DIYMyWay]

No need to thank me. I’m happy to inflict mental and financial anguish on my subscribers and expect nothing in return. Thanks for watching!

[@Ed-jg3ud]

Do you have to worry about small offcuts getting flung out at high speed? I know not to lift the blade until it stops but even going slow and doing that shooting a piece of metal would be a fear of mine

[@DIYMyWay]

That’s a possibility if the piece being cut off is very narrow and can slip through the fence opening but that’s why I always year a full face shield when using many of my power tools. Thanks for watching!

[@bloop6812]

Speaking of face shields where did you get the one your wearing and what manufacturer makes it thanks oh great tutorial as usual 😊

[@gckshea]

I'd love to have it. However, I don’t do enough fabrication to justify the cost. Just like many tractor attachments and accessories; they would be nice...but.

[@DIYMyWay]

I know what you mean. I don’t do a lot of fabrication, but I’m impatient and hate wasting a lot of time on the set up and the long cut times with an abrasive wheel chop saw. Thanks for watching!

[@unclebuck5051]

I have an Evolution chop saw, not the beast you have, that works like a charm. Abrasives saws are now obsolete as far as I'm concerned.

[@DIYMyWay]

I agree with you. I don't think I could go back to using an abrasive chop saw.